A very special sighting at Intaka Island! The African Spoonbill (Platalea alba) was spotted taking its time foraging for snacks.
The African Spoonbill prefers large, quiet, shallow waterbodies where it forages by swinging its head from side-to-side, slicing its bill through the water, searching for small fish and aquatic invertebrates. It is mostly nomadic, wandering in response to local rainfall.
Come visit us! You will always spot something amazing here.
Intaka Island is open 7 days a week from 7:30 to 17:30
(May to September) + 7:30 to 19:00 (October to April).
Entrance Only
Adults - R37
Children up to 11 + pensioners - R23
Entrance + Guided Walk
Adults - R47
Children up to 11 + pensioners - R37
Entrance + Boat Ride
Adults - R105
Children up to 11 + pensioners - R95
Entrance, Boat Ride + Guided Walk
Adults - R116
Children up to 11 + pensioners - R106
Contact us on [email protected] for any questions and to book a boat ride.
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16ha nature conservation area and bird sanctuary
Woolworths MyDifference Beneficiary: https://intaka.co.za/myplanet/
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]
11/08/2026
Capture the magic of Intaka Island. Immortalise that perfect shot.
It's Intaka Island's 30th birthday, and you're invited to capture the beauty, biodiversity and spirit of this unique urban wetland through photography.
Three winners will share R30k:
1st prize: R15k
2nd prize: R10k
3rd prize: R5k
A total of 30 selected photographs will be professionally printed and permanently displayed on the foyer wall exhibition at the Intaka Island Eco Centre, forming part of the island’s 30-year legacy celebration.
Visit our website for all the details: https://intaka.co.za/intaka-island-30-year-commemorative-photography-competition/
29/07/2026
Bird spotting on Intaka Island is fun for all ages. 🦆
Do you know that Intaka has recorded over 120 species of birds over the past 30 years? The two bird hides offer a concealed setting to spend a quiet moment with your camera or binoculars in observation.
23/07/2026
Take a little piece of Intaka Island home. 💚
From reusable water bottles and indigenous seed kits to branded caps, our merchhad been carefully selected to celebrate and encourage a sustainable lifestyle.
Intaka Island and Long March to Freedom are proud to celebrate Mandela Day through an inspiring educational collaboration.
By bringing together History, Geography and Natural Sciences, learners get to explore our country's historical journey at Long March To Freedom while discovering the importance of conserving and protecting our natural heritage for generations to come at Intaka Island.
As we honour Madiba's legacy, we're reflecting on history while empowering future generations to help shape a better one - all in one day, all in one place, right here in Century City.
Find out more about this incredible collaboration. Email: [email protected]
17/07/2026
The Painted Reed Frog (Hyperolius marmoratus) is an introduced (extra-limital) species in the Western Cape. The species is native to much of eastern and northeastern South Africa, but is not naturally indigenous to the southwestern Cape where it has become established.
It’s thought to have arrived accidentally via the horticultural trade in the late 1990’s and has since become a familiar sight in many local wetlands, including Intaka Island - a reminder of how our natural landscapes continue to change over time.
Spotted on Intaka Island this week - Cape Lappet Moth (Eutricha capensis) larvae 🐛 Have you seen this before?!
30 Years. R30,000 in cash prizes. 30 permanently displayed photos.
Good luck! 📸
Full T’s & C’s on Intaka’s website.
08/07/2026
July’s School Holiday Programme, ‘Ranger for a Day’, got off to an exciting start this week, with conservation activities taking centre stage in the warm, winter weather. Tomorrow is the last day (09:00-13:00), and there are still a couple of spots left for aspiring junior rangers to join us.
Book on Quicket or reach out to [email protected] 🐢☀️
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
Location
Website
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 |