Welcome to Ekapa Cape Town's Lowlands - a Global Treasure

People sometimes call South Africa “a world in one country”. This is because of its rich diversity of people, cultures, plants, animals and landscapes.

On this website we will discover more about the natural diversity of one small part of South Africa – the City of Cape Town. Like hidden treasures, plants and animals survive in small natural areas between houses, schools and businesses in this rapidly developing City. This website provides information to help us care for this diversity on our doorsteps.

But before we start, let’s first find out about the different natural regions that make South Africa “a world in one country”.

  • Choose the Biomes link above to learn about the natural regions of South Africa.
  • Choose the Modules link to learn more about Cape Town's lowlands.
  • How to navigate this site.