Tygerberg Circuit

Know before you go

• Rare renosterveld with spring flowers, 100-plus bird species and the best cross-Cape view in the northern suburbs.
• Trails range from a 380 m toddler loop to a full end-to-end traverse — mix and match.
• Gates close in the late afternoon — check the board at entry.

If you need help

A fenced city reserve with marked paths — callouts are rare and minor. Heat on the open renosterveld slopes is the only real hazard.

Emergency exit

All paths lead back to a boundary fence or the Kristo Pienaar centre at the Welgemoed gate within about 1 km.

Cell reception

Good throughout.

Start point

Parking: Parking at the Welgemoed gate. Second entrance at Plattekloof serves the northern trails.

Elevation profile

Best time of year

August and September for the flower show. Shadeless in summer — go early.

Tell someone where you are going

Share your plan with a friend or family member before you set off.