Intaka Island Becomes New Hope for Rare Wetland Plant
May 15, 2026
Intaka Island has been selected as a translocation site for Cotula myriophylloides because its seasonal wetland closely resembles the species’ natural habitat
The natural heart of the city
Intaka Island is an award-winning 16 hectare protected wetland at the heart of Century City in Cape Town, South Africa.
With voluntary conservation status, Intaka Island is the safe habitat of over 200 species of indigenous fynbos plants and over 120 bird species, as well as numerous indigenous mammal, reptile, amphibian and insect species.
This green lung is the heart of Century City: not only a unique example of nature conservation and urban development co-existing in harmony, but the island serves as a natural water filtration system for the canals that run throughout the precinct.
Apart from its environmental significance, the area offers a place of solace to take a stroll, relax, and get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Intaka means "bird" in isiXhosa.
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The aims of Intaka Island are to:
- Conserve a rare type of wetland and Fynbos habitat
- Provide a natural sanctuary for birds
- Preserve the breeding heronries of water birds
- Naturally filter & purify the water of the Century City Canals
- Support vital research, conservation & Enviro-educational programs
MyDifference
We’re delighted to confirm that Intaka Island Environmental Trust is officially a registered beneficiary of Woolworths’ MyDifference.
This means that you can raise funds for the Intaka Island Environmental Trust without it costing you anything. Simply go to the Rewards section of your Woolworths app, find the Causes section and select Intaka Environmental Trust as the beneficiary.
A percentage of your spend will go directly back to Intaka, meaning you support Intaka’s ongoing conservation and environmental education efforts, simply by swiping your card.
Intaka Island 30 Year Commemorative Photography Competition
May 14, 2026
Intaka Island invites you to partake in a photo competition to celebrate 30 Years of the natural heart of the city.
World Migratory Bird Day
May 8, 2026
As we mark World Migratory Bird Day, Intaka Island invites us to reflect on how we can protect these travellers, and our impact on the habitats our feathered friends occupy.