Silvermine, a Cape Town hiking alternative.

View from Silvermine, a section of Table Mountain National Park

Hike the central part of Table Mountain National Park.

Noordhoek Peak approach

With trails of varying strenuousness, and big views of two of greater Cape Town's key bays, Silvermine Nature Reserve is perfect for novice adventurers and more seasoned hikers.

winter waterfall Table Mountain National Park 2024

Silvermine is home to a rich biodiversity, especially the unique fynbos vegetation of the Cape Floral Kingdom, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Silvermine, Protea cynaroides

Experience a wide range of species many endemic to the region along with various birds and some land animals

view of reservoir, Table Mountain National Park

End your hike with a swim and picnic at Silvermine's large reservoir. There is mountain biking as well.

view of False Bay, above Kalk Bay 024

Some trail-heads are easy to access by train.

silvermine muizemberg peak

Expansive views of greater Cape Town; with birds eye perspective of both False Bay and the Atlantic - this is the big picture of the metro's southern suburbs and deeper south.