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ParkPelican Park
Zeekoevlei Nature Reserve
- 4.2282 reviews
- Closed now
Lakeside nature reserve on the Cape Flats with birdwatching, picnic and braai areas, and hippos.
Quick answers
Zeekoevlei Nature Reserve in short
When is Zeekoevlei Nature Reserve open?
Every day, 7 AM–6 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Zeekoevlei 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 Zeekoevlei Nature Reserve indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Zeekoevlei Nature Reserve good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
Do you need to book Zeekoevlei Nature Reserve?
No, you can walk in.
How long do you need at Zeekoevlei Nature Reserve?
About 1.5 hours.
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Where is Zeekoevlei Nature Reserve?
Flowerpecker St, Pelikan Park, Cape Town, 7941.
Is Zeekoevlei Nature Reserve wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance.
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 7 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 nowmonday7 AM–6 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 7 AM–6 PM
- tuesday
- 7 AM–6 PM
- wednesday
- 7 AM–6 PM
- thursday
- 7 AM–6 PM
- friday
- 7 AM–6 PM
- saturday
- 7 AM–6 PM
- sunday
- 7 AM–6 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.2from 282 reviews
Known for
- Birding
- Braai spots
- Picnics
- Lake views
What people say
- People like:
- Peaceful atmosphere, good birding, picnic and braai spots
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Nothing extra: dress as you like.
Nothing extra. Dress as you like.