Friends of Phillipskop

Support our work conserving the fynbos of the Klein River Mountains

Become a Friend of Phillipskop

Access for hiking at Phillipskop is a privilege for those who stay in our overnight accommodation or support our conservation work by becoming Friends of Phillipskop.

Purchase your Friends of Phillipskop Conservation Permit today, and support the conservation of the fynbos!

  • Phillipskop helps to conserve over 900 species of native plants in 246ha of pristine fynbos.
  • Many of the plant species conserved at Phillipskop are local endemics, only found in the Klein River Mountains and Overberg.
  • By protecting fynbos plants we also help conserve the mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles, as well as many smaller invertebrates, which rely on the fynbos.
  • From the King Protea to the Annual Spike-Moss and the Cape Leopard to the tiny De Villiers Moss Frog, it is not just you who benefits from joining our Friends of Phillipskop!

Access the reserve

365 days a year

As a Friend of Phillipskop, you will be able to enjoy:

  • Entry to the reserve for yourself (plus another named person and guests, if using a Duo Permit or Premium Permit card) 365 days a year*
  • Exclusive booking of Sundew Cabin, our mountain hut – which is reserved as a privilege for Friends of Phillipskop and others who are supporting our conservation work

You can also access the reserve by:

(If you are only planning a day visit and wondering whether a Friends permit is still worthwhile, please see our Day Access FAQ, where we explain how the scheme works and how it directly supports conservation on the reserve.)

*Please note: rights of admission reserved by management. We reserve the right to close the reserve to day visitors, charge extra for special events, or make changes to our opening times. Please check our website for up to date details.

Hiking to David and Goliath Rock Stacks

Choose the level

that suits your needs

Three levels of annual Conservation Permits to support our work and provide access to the reserve are available:

  • Solo Permit – R400 – entry for one named person (not transferable).
  • Duo Permit – R800 – entry for two named people. Also, either of the named permit holders may visit the reserve without the other, bringing one guest (or two children).
  • Premium Permit – R1250 – entry for two named permit holders plus two guests (or four children). Also, either named permit holder may visit the reserve without the other, bringing an additional guest (or two additional children). Premium Permits also allow the flexibility to purchase up to 4 additional day permits (R100 each) for extra guests, thus enabling you to hike as a group of 8.
Klipspringer Path

Please read

Permit conditions for Friends of Phillipskop

  • Entry hours: 8am and 5pm, Monday to Sunday* – please ensure you are off-site by 6pm, unless staying in our overnight accommodation. Hiking before 8am or after 6pm is a privilege reserved for overnight guests only.
  • Sign the hiking register at reception with name, car registration(s), permit number(s) and number of hikers, before setting off on their walk in the reserve on every visit. It is vital for us to know who is on the reserve and who the cars in the car park belong to at all times in case of an emergency.
  • A named permit holder must always be present to bring guests onto the reserve when using a Duo Permit or Premium Permit.
  • Permits cannot be used for commercial purposes; additional fees cannot be charged by the person for accompanying guests.
  • Swimming pool is only for use of overnight guests.
  • No dogs are permitted onto the reserve.
  • All permits run for up to 12 months including the month in which the permit is purchased.