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Majik Forest and Amandel Dam - Durbanville, Cape Town

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Majik Forest and Amandel Dam - Durbanville, Cape Town

Majik Forest is one of those unexpectedly green corners of Cape Town where the city seems to fall away within minutes. Tucked between the residential neighbourhoods of Welgemoed and Van Riebeeckshof, close to Durbanville and Tyger Valley, this substantial conservation area combines woodland, open lawns, wetlands, streams and two dams. It is an appealing destination for anyone looking for a gentle walk, a family picnic, a morning run or a little fresh air without having to travel far from the northern suburbs.

The name is usually written as “Majik”, rather than the more conventional “Magic”, and its origins have become something of a local curiosity. Whatever the story behind the spelling, the area itself has acquired a special place in the community. Today, Majik Forest covers about 59 hectares and protects a surprisingly rich collection of vegetation, including more than 100 species associated with renosterveld and hundreds of indigenous trees. Its conservation importance has increased as development has transformed much of the surrounding landscape.

One interesting chapter in the area's more recent history began in 2001, when retired engineer Vink van Zyl approached the City Parks department with the idea of creating an arboretum on neglected land near Jip de Jager Drive and Van Riebeeckshof Road. He helped reshape the landscape and planted more than 500 indigenous trees, many supplied by the former Bellville municipal nursery. The project gradually helped establish the green character that visitors enjoy today.

The forest's natural setting is particularly attractive in spring, when indigenous vegetation responds to the winter rains and flowers add splashes of colour to the landscape. A newer renosterveld garden has further strengthened the conservation role of the park. It highlights Swartland shale renosterveld, an endangered vegetation type that once covered considerably more of the northern suburbs before agriculture and urban development reduced its habitat.

Amandel Dam is one of the most recognisable features of Majik Forest. Together with Fynbos Dam, it adds an attractive watery element to the park, with grassy banks, vegetation and birdlife providing opportunities for quiet observation and photography. The dams are not suitable for swimming or recreational water activities, however, and visitors should remain on the surrounding paths and heed safety notices. Amandel Dam is particularly pleasant as part of a leisurely walk through the forest, when its reflective surface and surrounding greenery provide a welcome contrast to the nearby suburban streets.

For walkers, there are easy paths as well as rougher trails, while mountain bikers can tackle routes incorporating smoother sections, rocky stretches, bridges, bends and short climbs. Dogs are welcome in permitted areas when kept under control, making the park popular with local dog walkers. Families can also make use of grassy picnic areas and a children's playground.

Majik Forest is at its best when explored without hurry. Listen for birds in the trees, look closely at the indigenous plants and allow time to wander beside Amandel Dam. It may be surrounded by one of Cape Town's most developed suburban areas, but its combination of woodland, water and threatened natural vegetation gives it the character of a small wilderness tucked into the city.


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Tyger Hills Guest House
Slaap 8 in 4 eenhede
Van R 1190
Per eenheid per nag
* Tariewe kan wissel volgens seisoen

Tyger Hills Guest House

Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Bellville, Cape Town

 2.8 km van Majik Forest and Amandel Dam - Durbanville, Cape Town

Ons ligging is ideaal vir besigheid- en ontspannende verblyf, met maklike toegang na die hoofroetes. Keuse van bed en ontbyt of selfsorg. Veilige parkering op terrein. Ons strewe na goeie diens en billike tariewe.   …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.

Keret Accommodation
Gasgradering: 8
Slaap 18 in 5 eenhede
Van R 800
Per persoon per nag (wat deel)
* Tariewe kan wissel volgens seisoen

Keret Accommodation

Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Bellville, Cape Town

 2.8 km van Majik Forest and Amandel Dam - Durbanville, Cape Town

Keret Accommodation bied vyf luukse superieure selfsorgwoonstelle. Die woonstelle is luuks gemeubileer, lugversorg en volledig toegerus om tot 6 gaste per eenheid te akkommodeer. Keret spesialiseer in ontspanning, korporatiewe verskuiwings en...   …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.

Serengeti Self Catering Units
Gasgradering: 10
Slaap 87 in 21 eenhede
Van R 1070
Per eenheid per nag
* Tariewe kan wissel volgens seisoen

Serengeti Self Catering Units

Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Bellville, Cape Town

 3.5 km van Majik Forest and Amandel Dam - Durbanville, Cape Town

Serengeti Self Catering Units is 5 minute se stap vanaf die bekende Tygervallei Winkelsentrum geleë en nie eers vyf minute se ry vanaf die Velodrome en Bellville Atletiekstadion wat bekend is vir die aanbieding van groot sport- en sosiale geleenthede   …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.

Broadway Guest House
Slaap 30 in 11 eenhede
Van R 1250
Per eenheid per nag
* Tariewe kan wissel volgens seisoen

Broadway Guest House

Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Bellville, Cape Town

 4 km van Majik Forest and Amandel Dam - Durbanville, Cape Town

Kom bly by Broadway Guesthouse, en wees verheug. Dié groot gastehuis is langs die Louis Leipoldt-hospitaal in Broadwaystraat in die stil woonbuurt Boston, Bellville, geleë. Bedryf as 'n gastehuis vir meer as 15 jaar...   …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.

Ramasibi Bed & Breakfast
Gegradeer:
Slaap 10 in 4 eenhede
Van R 920
Per persoon per nag (wat deel)
* Tariewe kan wissel volgens seisoen

Ramasibi Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Parow, Cape Town

 4.2 km van Majik Forest and Amandel Dam - Durbanville, Cape Town

Ramasibi Bed & Ontbyt sal graag aan u kliënte-bevrediging wil bied in 'n tuis weg van huis, waar ons doel is om goeie diens te verskaf. Ramasibi Bed & Ontbyt het vyf slaapkamers met vier eie badkamers, terwyl die vyfde slaapkamer se badkamer ten voll   …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.

Excellent Guest House
Gasgradering: 10
Slaap 9 in 5 eenhede
Van R 549
Per persoon per nag (wat deel)
* Tariewe kan wissel volgens seisoen

Excellent Guest House

Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Bellville, Cape Town

 4.5 km van Majik Forest and Amandel Dam - Durbanville, Cape Town

Excellent Guest House bied luukse, gemaklike en stylvolle akkommodasie teen bekostigbare pryse. 36 dubbelkamers met en-suite is smaakvol gemeubileerd en toegerus met warm en koue lugversorging, TV Satelliet,-koffie fasiliteite, 'n kluis en nog baie meer.   …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.

Prime Executive Accommodation
Van R 600
Per eenheid per nag
* Tariewe kan wissel volgens seisoen

Prime Executive Accommodation

Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Cape Town

 5 km van Majik Forest and Amandel Dam - Durbanville, Cape Town

Prime Executive Accommodation bied 'n reeks gemaklike en bekostigbare selfsorgverblyf in Parow, Kaapstad. Ideaal vir gesinne, paartjies en sakereisigers wat op soek is na die onafhanklikheid van 'n tuisomgewing.   …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.

La Cotte Inn
Slaap 4 in 1 eenheid
Van R 650
Per eenheid per nag
* Tariewe kan wissel volgens seisoen

La Cotte Inn

Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Bellville, Cape Town

 5.3 km van Majik Forest and Amandel Dam - Durbanville, Cape Town

La Cotte Inn bied gerieflike selfsorgverblyf van goeie waarde in Oak Glen, Bellville, Kaapstad. Oak Glen is 'n sentraal geleë voorstad naby hoofroetes na Kaapstad, Paarl, Stellenbosch ens. La Cotte Inn bied rustige...   …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.

Cat's Eye Cottage
Slaap 4 in 2 eenhede
Van R 425
Per persoon per nag (wat deel)
* Tariewe kan wissel volgens seisoen

Cat's Eye Cottage

Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Brackenfell

 6.5 km van Majik Forest and Amandel Dam - Durbanville, Cape Town

Cat's Eye Cottage (geen rook), bestaan uit twee luukse eenhede, Cat's Eye Jewel en Cat's Eye Gem. Geleë in die hart van Vredekloof, sentraal en naby aan die N1 vir maklike toegang na die Wynlande, Kaapstad, SBS en die Waterfront.   …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.

Gift Guest House - Goodwood
Van R 550
Per persoon per nag
* Tariewe kan wissel volgens seisoen

Gift Guest House - Goodwood

Room Only / Limited SC Accommodation in Goodwood

 8.7 km van Majik Forest and Amandel Dam - Durbanville, Cape Town

Gift Guest House in Stewartstraat in Goodwood bied 'n gemaklike en praktiese tuiste weg van die huis met buigsame akkommodasie-opsies met aantreklike weeklikse en maandelikse tariewe.   …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.

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