What to do at Drie Kuilen

We recommend embarking on a scenic drive with our conservationist and manager Stefan to experience the beauty of the reserve from different angles and spotting some wildlife in its natural habitat. Learn about the historical story of the reserve and of its inhabitants. The drives highlight is Klipstapels, the top of our highest mountain with a spectacular viewpoint. Numerous different types of antelopes can be seen such as gemsbok, bontebok, springbok, eland and more. A sight not to miss is the Cape Mountain Zebra – an animal which once roamed freely in the Western Cape. We are extremely proud to keep our populations sound and steady and help protect some very endangered species. Since conservation is our highest goal, we do not interact with or disturb wild animals.

Experienced and the not so experienced mountain bikers can be spoiled with sightings of game and amazing views of the Koo Valley towards Montagu or towards Anysberg and Touws River. Cyclist are free to explore the whole reserve on exclusive cycle trails. On our trail map you can find our validated routes.

You have the opportunity to do a picnic or braai on a few places on the reserve – on top of the mountain or in a historic valley for example. Enjoy lunch with a view and explore the reserve! We offer fire wood and essentials for you if needed.

Please note that we are a Nature Reserve. Making fire is only allowed on such provided spots, please always be very careful with fire. Do not leave your trash, littering is forbidden on all reserve.

We have a Jungle Gym and trampolines in the yard that will make your kids happy! We hope to encourage families to spend some time in nature, show your children the beauty of nature and educate about our wildlife and how important it is to conserve our planets nature.

Don’t hesitate to ask us, we can arrange a family friendly scenic drive that doesn’t get too long or bumpy and show you around some special places.

Over millennia the landscape on the reserve has been moulded by varying weather patterns and rock formations here come in interesting shapes and sizes, with a notable formations being the Face, Castle, Parrot, Turtle and Monkeys.

The reserve is home to a variety of birds which are delightful to watch and identify. Red-knobbed coots and other aquatic birds reside on the dam too. Ask our team for special locations and sightings. We have successfully identified 100 birds and will happily share our knowledge about the rare sightings, such as Cape Eagle-Owl, Nightjar, Fynbos Buttonquail, Verreaux Eagle and many more.

Drie Kuilen Nature Reserve offers a range of photographic opportunities for both individuals and/or groups. With exquisite rock features, beautiful scenery and plenty of game. Drie Kuilen Nature Reserve is the perfect location for both amateur and professional photographers. Drie Kuilen has sufficient facilities and infrastructure to host larger commercial film and photographic productions upon request.

Drie Kuilen Nature Reserves infrastructure and large grassed areas are also ideally suited for team building and physical training activities. Activities could include, but are not limited to; camping, orienteering, hiking, climbing, obstacle courses, game viewing, potijiekos competitions etc.