Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve is a CapeNature Reserve covering a large area in the Hottentots Holland Mountains from Grabouw in the south to Stellenbosch and Franschhoek in the north.
Tel: +27 (0)28 841 4301/02
Website: www.capenature.co.za/reserves/hottentots-holland-nature-reserve/
Getting there: head over Sir Lowry’s Pass on the N2, turn left on the R321 and pass through Grabouw and on towards Villiersdorp. Travel up Viljoen’s Pass keeping your eyes open for Nuweberg; the Reserve entrance is signposted on your left.
The Reserve includes many hikes, as well as Suicide Gorge which is a well-known kloofing experience. You could also do an overnight hike to Jonkershoek via the Landdroskop Hut.