Intaka Island

Intaka Island 16ha nature conservation area and bird sanctuary
Woolworths MyDifference Beneficiary: https://intaka.co.za/myplanet/
(3)

This majestic 16ha wetlands area and bird sanctuary offers a range of activities from liesure to educational. Guided tours, bird watching, boat rides and educational school outings and packages are among the many things to see and do on Intaka Island. Open 364 days a year (closed Christmas Day)

021 552 6889

[email protected]

An angulate tortoise (Chersina angulata), endemic to Southern Africa, spotted on Intaka Island recently.Their diet inclu...
25/05/2026

An angulate tortoise (Chersina angulata), endemic to Southern Africa, spotted on Intaka Island recently.

Their diet includes grasses, annuals and succulent plants, making Intaka an abundant food source and the perfect habitat for this unique species.

These remarkable tortoises also play an important ecological role as natural seed dispersers. Feeding on large quantities of vegetation, their scats contain undamaged seeds, often deposited beneath bushes where they have a better chance of germination and survival. 🌾🐢

Small everyday actions can protect biodiversity. Here’s how YOU can make an impact today:🌿 Plant indigenous trees and po...
22/05/2026

Small everyday actions can protect biodiversity. Here’s how YOU can make an impact today:

🌿 Plant indigenous trees and pollinator-friendly plants. Aim to plant a diverse mix of wildflowers that bloom throughout different seasons of the year
🌿 Reduce single use plastic and recycle responsibly
🌿 Carry reusable bags and bottles
🌿 Support local farmers and try consume seasonal produce as much as possible
🌿 Join a community clean-up, there are plenty of wonderful initiatives and programmes that welcome volunteers
🌿 Spend more time in nature - each admission fee or conservation levy goes towards protecting conservation and biodiversity

Every action helps protect the incredible variety of life on Earth. Together, local action creates global impact. 💚

A soaring perspective, oh how wonderful it would be to have wings. 🦅
21/05/2026

A soaring perspective, oh how wonderful it would be to have wings. 🦅

🕊️ Happy World Migratory Bird Day! This year’s theme, “Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter”, highlights how pub...
09/05/2026

🕊️ Happy World Migratory Bird Day! This year’s theme, “Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter”, highlights how public participation and bird monitoring help conservationists better understand migration patterns and protect vulnerable species. So please keep an eye out for visiting species and share your sightings and photographs with us on [email protected].

Learn more about migratory birds at Intaka Island:
https://intaka.co.za/world-migratory-bird-day/ and check out our bird species list, here:https://intaka.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Intaka-Island-2023-Bird-list.pdf to see what migrants you can spot at the island during the warmer months.

📸: Klaas's Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx klaas)

Two sneaky skinks in stealth mode... can you spot them!? 🦎The Cape Skink (Trachylepis capensis) is a common ground-dwell...
07/05/2026

Two sneaky skinks in stealth mode... can you spot them!? 🦎

The Cape Skink (Trachylepis capensis) is a common ground-dwelling lizard that thrives at Intaka Island. These tiny reptiles are often spotted basking in sunny patches or hiding under rocks, fallen leaf litter and wetland debris. They feed on insects and other small invertebrates and blend perfectly into the island’s flora.

Golden, shimmering rays dancing on lilypads at Intaka today 🪷
05/05/2026

Golden, shimmering rays dancing on lilypads at Intaka today 🪷

This Workers Day, the MVP award on Intaka Island for Best Worker goes to... our many weavers! Tiny architects with tire...
01/05/2026

This Workers Day, the MVP award on Intaka Island for Best Worker goes to... our many weavers! Tiny architects with tireless dedication - if hard work had wings, it would look just like this. 🐦

Intaka Island has two weaver species - the Cape weaver (Ploceus capensis) and the Southern masked weaver (Ploceus velatus).

Here’s to the builders, the doers and the quiet grafters of the world, in every shape and size. Happy Workers’ Day! 🇿🇦

As we head into the winter season, please take note of our updated operating hours at Intaka.From 1 May to 30 September,...
01/05/2026

As we head into the winter season, please take note of our updated operating hours at Intaka.

From 1 May to 30 September, our trading hours will be:
Monday – Sunday: 07h30 – 17h30

We look forward to welcoming you during our winter schedule. Thank you for your continued support.

Address

2 Park Lane, Grand Central District, Century City
Cape Town
7441

Opening Hours

Monday 07:30 - 19:00
Tuesday 07:30 - 19:00
Wednesday 07:30 - 19:00
Thursday 07:30 - 19:00
Friday 07:30 - 19:00
Saturday 07:30 - 19:00
Sunday 07:30 - 19:15

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Intaka Island posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Featured

Share