Drie Kuilen is a proclaimed nature reserve and a recommended stewardship site. It was first proclaimed as a private nature reserve on 28 September 2001, following the publication of the Provincial Notice 295/2001, and issued with a Certificate of Adequate Enclosure by CapeNature. The reserve has conservation value in that it contributes significantly to conserving land worthy of conservation in the Western Cape. Species worthy of conservation such as the rare Cape mountain zebra and bontebok are also found on the reserve. Additionally, Drie Kuilen Nature Reserve also contributes to biodiversity landscape by serving as an example of conservation as viable land use option at a time, and in a place where conservation has not been seen as a land use option.

Drie Kuilen Nature Reserve, 4.300ha of mountainous and wild landscapes in the Klein Karoo, only 2.5h drive from Cape Town. We protect our natural vegetation of Rhenosterveld and Fynbos and our wildlife, such as Cape Mountain Zebra, Bontebok, Eland, Gemsbok, Springbok and many more species. Our guests are welcome to explore the Klein Karoo on 4x4 trails, mountain biking or hiking. We offer scenic/game drives with beautiful views and wildlife sightings, explore rock art and fossils and learn about the history visiting ruins.

Drie Kuilen Nature Reserve lies on the most westerly edge of the Klein Karoo, situated in the Waboom Mountains in the Montagu district, in the Western Cape. The popular tourist towns of Matjiesfontein and Montagu are both an hour away (by car) and are ideal stopovers. It can also be a lovely day trip from our location.