#HIDDEN WATER POOL PRICE SERIES#
You’ll need to bring cash for the Huguenot tunnel toll fee (R44.50).ĭog-friendly? Pets are not allowed in CapeNature reserves.ĬapeNature: 0, to find it Du Toitskloof (parking area first road to the left after the Worcester exit of the Huguenot Tunnel), via N1 from Paarl Crystal Pools WaterfallĪ 2km hiking trail through a gorge in the Steenbras Nature Reserve culminates in a wonderful waterfall, with a series of icy-cold rock pools along the way where you can cool down during your walk, making it well worth the slog.Only 24 are issued per day to prevent overcrowding. Permits can be purchased at Du Kloof Lodge (just after the tunnel on your left) or from CapeNature.There is a 10-metre climb up a chain ladder between the waterfalls.If you want maximum sunshine at the pools, make an early start in the morning. The water’s ice-cold, but that will probably be a relief after the hike. The ultimate destination is not one but two waterfalls – both with fabulous plunge pools clear enough to snorkel in. Here, the fairly easy 7km Krom River Trail leads through riverine forest and past deep, translucent rockpools. Limietberg Nature Reserve is tucked away in the Du Toitskloof Mountains of the Winelands, offering fynbos-covered slopes and dramatic kloofs. TMNP Tokai office: 0, to find it Gate 1, Ou Kaapse Weg (M3), between Tokai/Steenberg and Noordhoek Krom Worcester/Paarl International visitors: R152 (adult) R76 (child) SADC nationals with passport: R76 (adult) R38 (child) No braais are allowed during summer due to the risk of wildfires.Ĭost Conservation fee: R38 (adult) R19 (child).Dog walkers require a My Activity permit (R340, valid for 12 months) from Table Mountain National Park’s Tokai office (weekdays only).There’s a 1km boardwalk trail around the dam (wheelchair and pram friendly) and picture-perfect picnic spots dotted amid the trees and fynbos. The water is a little warmer than the ocean, and it’s a favourite with open-water swimmers for training. The large, glistening reservoir is open to everybody, including your pooches, but there are no lifeguards on duty so swimming is at your own risk. Silvermine Between Hout Bay and Noordhoek Always be aware of the weather – while you may set off on a sunny day for a hike and a swim, conditions can change quickly in the Cape! There are also adventure-tour companies that offer guided trips to some of the below-mentioned spots. Contact the parks or places to ensure conditions are suitable before visiting. Take safety precautions, as crime and accidents do happen. Important note Swimming in remote, wilderness areas is at your own risk – don’t go in the water unless you’re a confident swimmer. Which are your favourites? We’d love to hear from you in the comments below.
Shop online for aqua shoes, hiking boots, day packs, sun hats and more, then grab your cozzie and go take the plunge. In partnership with Cape Union Mart, a trusted one-stop destination for outdoor enthusiasts, travellers and explorers, we’ve rounded-up our favourite wild swims in nature.Ĭape Union Mart has you covered when it comes to being dam cool. And considering the high temperatures in summer, there’s hardly a better way to beat the heat than plunging into a crystal-clear rock pool (made all the more rewarding if you have to hike to reach it). All of this can be done with a hidden water pool as they can vary their depth with just the touch of a button.When Cape Town heats up, these alfresco pools – away from the crowds – are the perfect way to cool down.Ĭape Town is dotted with a refreshing array of amazing dams and rivers where you can enjoy scenic swims and exhilarating dips – sans the sand and the crowds. Or maybe you want it nice and deep to do some laps or dive down. Do you have little kids that you want to be able to run around in the water, drop the floor down to about 20cm and let them go. Do you feel like simulating being in a tropical restaurant with the fish running around your feet? Well just make the water about 10cm deep put a table and chairs in the pool and there you go. They can run around and have fun all they like then when you are ready let the top sink into the pool and have some fun with the volley ball or do some laps.Īnother awesome feature of these pools is being able to vary the depth of the water with just the touch of a button. This means that there is no danger of the little ones getting in and ending up in the water when you aren’t watching.
They are also extremely safe for your kids as there is absolutely no way that they can fall into the water when they can run around on top of it. The reasons for having a hidden swimming pool are really great.
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