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Park
Silvermine Reservoir
- 4.8870 reviews
- Open now · till 7 pm
Silvermine dam and picnic area in Table Mountain National Park, with swimming, braai spots and the Elephant's Eye cave hike.
Quick answers
Silvermine Reservoir in short
When is Silvermine Reservoir open?
Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM; Sun 8 AM–7 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Silvermine Reservoir?
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 Silvermine Reservoir indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Silvermine Reservoir good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Silvermine Reservoir cost?
Tickets About R35–R50 per adult (varies by source).
Do you need to book Silvermine Reservoir?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Silvermine Reservoir?
About 2 hours.
Where is Silvermine Reservoir?
Unnamed Road, Silver Mine (Nature Reserve), Cape Town.
Is Silvermine Reservoir 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 · 4:45 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Open till 7 pm
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
27°
Overcast
- Feels
- 25°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 15km/h
- 5pm
26° - 6pm24°
- 7pm
23°
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
Open now · till 7 pmsunday8 AM–7 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 8 AM–5 PM
- tuesday
- 8 AM–5 PM
- wednesday
- 8 AM–5 PM
- thursday
- 8 AM–5 PM
- friday
- 8 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 8 AM–5 PM
- sundayToday
- 8 AM–7 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
Good to know
- Tickets About R35–R50 per adult (varies by source)
- Outdoors
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 2 h
- A walk · 5 km
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 870 reviews
Known for
- Elephant's Eye hike
- Dam swimming
- Picnic and braai spots
- Fynbos
What people say
- People like:
- Hiking, swimming, picnics and braai spots in fynbos scenery
- Worth knowing:
- Gate payment is cash only
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Nothing extra: dress as you like.
Nothing extra. Dress as you like.