18/03/2026
๐ก๐ข๐ช ๐ข๐ฃ๐๐ก: ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ป๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฟ
The Kogelberg Biosphere is proud to be part of the new Grabouw Forest Information Centre โ officially opened today by Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT).
Situated at the gateway to the Elgin-Grabouw trail network at the Elgin Grabouw Country Club, this new centre will:
๐ฟ Welcome visitors to the biosphere, with our Kogelberg Biosphere Environmental Guides on site to show you around, and with support in-field from our Biosphere Rangers
๐ด Connect people to world-class trails
๐ธ Share the story of our incredible biodiversity
๐ฉโ๐ผ Create local jobs
This partnership project is funded by DEDAT, built by the Elgin Grabouw Cycling Academy and supported by the local community.
Most importantly, it helps people understand that Grabouw lies within one of the most special natural landscapes on Earth.
If you're visiting the area, make sure to stop in and say hello!
Unesco Biodiversity
UNESCO
Unesco Regional Office for Southern Africa
Overberg District Municipality
Theewaterskloof Municipality
CapeNature
Groenlandberg Conservancy
Elgin Grabouw Country Club
The Village News - Overstrand
Overstrand Herald
Hermanus times
Elgin Grabouw Community News
ExploreNature