OUTING – Helderberg Nature Reserve. Leader: John Magner.

Meet at 08h30.
This reserve is known for its mountain fynbos and a large variety of Proteas. Five of the six fynbos endemics are found here, namely, Cape Sugarbird, Orange-breasted Sunbird, Cape Siskin, Victorin’s Warbler, and Protea Seedeater.
Directions: Take the N2 from Cape Town and turn left at the Somerset West/Strand intersection (Broadway). Turn right into Main Road. Follow the road to the Lourensford Road intersection where you turn left. Drive for some distance until you see a Shell garage. From here you can follow the signs to the Reserve – turn left into Hillcrest, then right into Reservoir Road and then finally left into Verster Avenue.
There is a small entry fee payable at the gate. We will meet at the main parking area at the top of the road opposite the tea room.