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Gate 2, Silvermine Nature Reserve
- 4.7204 reviews
- Closed now
Silvermine Nature Reserve gate in Table Mountain National Park with trails to a waterfall and Muizenberg and St James peaks.
Quick answers
Gate 2, Silvermine Nature Reserve in short
When is Gate 2, Silvermine Nature Reserve open?
Every day, 8 AM–6 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Gate 2, Silvermine Nature Reserve?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Gate 2, Silvermine Nature Reserve indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Gate 2, Silvermine Nature Reserve good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
Do you need to book Gate 2, Silvermine Nature Reserve?
No, you can walk in.
How long do you need at Gate 2, Silvermine Nature Reserve?
About 2 hours.
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Where is Gate 2, Silvermine Nature Reserve?
Silver Mine (Nature Reserve), Cape Town.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 7:00 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 8 am.
22°
Clear
- Feels
- 21°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 16km/h
- 8pm
19° - 9pm
19° - 10pm
18°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowmonday8 AM–6 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 8 AM–6 PM
- tuesday
- 8 AM–6 PM
- wednesday
- 8 AM–6 PM
- thursday
- 8 AM–6 PM
- friday
- 8 AM–6 PM
- saturday
- 8 AM–6 PM
- sunday
- 8 AM–6 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Gate 2, Silvermine Nature Reserve
- 2 Silvermine Nature Reserve · 10 min
- 3 Lookout Point over Southern Suburbs · 11 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 2 h
- A hike
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 204 reviews
Known for
- Waterfall walk
- Muizenberg Peak
- Dog-friendly trails
What people say
- People like:
- Trails and waterfall walk, dog-friendly, free entry
Around Westlake
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Nothing extra: dress as you like.
Nothing extra. Dress as you like.

