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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

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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]

02/09/2025

We had the pleasure of hosting the Grade 9s from Wynberg Girls High School last week, who attended in two groups over two days.

Intaka Island boasts a wide range of environmental education lessons. All our lessons are based on the Natural Science CAPS Curriculum currently offered in most schools in South Africa.

We cover the curriculum from Grade 1 to 11 and also offer volunteering and other initiatives for tertiary learners.

Get in touch with us to book an unforgettable day out in nature.

[email protected] or 021 552 6889.

31/08/2025

It’s Arbor Week from 1 to 7 September, and we’re celebrating green growth the South African way: by sharing a little piece of nature with you!

As a special thank you, all paying visitors will receive a complimentary mini-Spekboom (Portulacaria afra) when visiting Intaka Island between 1 and 7 September.

Take home one of the planet’s greatest little climate heroes. Easy to grow, water-wise, and a champion at absorbing carbon. It’s the perfect plant for your windowsill or garden. Together, we’re planting the seeds of change. Small steps, big impact.

WIN A GOODIE BAG
Take a pic with your new little Spekboom buddy, tag us in your post or Story and one person can stand the chance to win an Intaka goodie bag. Entries close at 17:00 on 7 September.

29/08/2025

It's a beautiful Friday at Intaka Island!

See you tonight at the last Winter Night Market of the season, and It's going to be a blast.

Where: Intaka Island Eco-Centre
When: Today from 16:00 to 21:00
Free entry, free parking

27/08/2025

Join us for an evening under the stars!

Step into the magic of Intaka Island under the glow of the full moon and celebrate Arbor Week with us in nature’s most enchanting setting.

As twilight falls, join our guided hike through the wetlands and along winding trails, where you’ll discover the importance of trees and indigenous vegetation to our ecosystem. Along the way, we’ll share fascinating stories about the plants that call Intaka home, and how they support the island’s incredible biodiversity of birds, insects, and wildlife.

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Sunday, 7 September
Time: 18:30 to 21:30
Place: Intaka Island, Century City
Price: R130 per person, which includes a warm drink and sweet treat
Tickets: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/333015-full-moon-hike-on-intaka-island/

WHAT TO EXPECT
18:30 | Check-in at Reception and stroll to the Lapa to watch the beautiful view from our beloved Bird Mountain.
19:00 | Welcome and introduction, with spot prizes up for grabs!
19:20 | The Full Moon Hike begins, taking you along the tranquil paths that wind through seasonal salt pans and restored wetlands.
20:20 to 21:30 | Gather around the fire pit for warm drinks and sweet treats.

WHAT TO BRING
A torch.
Comfy walking shoes.
Warm clothing.

Come celebrate the beauty of nature, learn something new this Arbor Week.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to book early!

Kindly note that dogs are not allowed on Intaka Island.

25/08/2025

We're sprucing up our pathways on Intaka Island! Our team is busy with repairs and upgrades, and we thank you for your patience.

The island is open for all visitors as per usual, and we look forward to your visit!

12/08/2025

A starry, starry night awaits! Century City Arts Foundation invites you to an unforgettable Paint Night on Intaka Island.

Let your brush do the talking, and your colours run free under the starry sky. Channel your inner Picasso or Van Gogh, sip a little something, swirl some paint, and share in a night of laughter, creativity, and colour-filled connection.

When: Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 August - pick your night.
Where: Intaka Island Eco-Centre
Time: 18:30 to 21:30
Price: R500 per person. Canvas, paint, canapés, drinks, and good vibes included.
Free parking
Tickets: Via Quicket: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/327915-paint-night-on-intaka-island/

No experience needed - just your imagination and a love for colour.

Limited seats, so don't delay in booking your spot.

26/07/2025

Snapped! A beautiful little bittern was snapped this week, just chilling.

The little bittern (Botaurus minutus) is a wading bird in the heron family, Ardeidae. The little bittern is crepuscular, skulking, and normally solitary. It feeds on fishes, amphibians, and insects, which are caught within reedbeds or at their edges by the bird slowly stalking the prey.

The male claims a territory in the Spring, advertising his presence with a deep barking or croaking call, and the monogamous pair remain together for at least one breeding season. Eggs are laid in a nest situated in dense reedbeds.

17/07/2025

Our exclusive newsletter for Intaka Island, Birdsong Bulletin, is out now. This month, we’re celebrating the people and principles behind conservation.

With World Conservation Day and World Ranger Day both marked in July, we’re shining a spotlight on the guardians of the wild, the rangers who protect, educate, and inspire, and the natural world they work so hard to preserve.

Read it all here: https://mailchi.mp/acf30d9c5fee/birdsong-bulletin-guardians-of-the-wild-july-2025

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

http://www.intaka.co.za/

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This majestic 16ha wetlands area and bird sanctuary offers a range of activities from leisure 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) Mon - Sun: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm 021 552 6889 [email protected]