Uitkamp Wetlands
Uitkamp Wetland Nature Reserve is a  wetland reserve located in Durbanville in the Western Cape province of South Africa . A wetland valley that was proclaimed a nature reserve in 2001, this park lies within a region of Swartland Shale Renosterveld. Biodiversity 
The reserve consists of five disjointed areas separated by roadways. It protects over 279 species of plants, of which 30 are threatened and many are very rare. More common pink watsonia and arum lily cover the wetland in the spring, along with restios, orchids, sundews and other colourful flowers. A major threat to the wetlands is from the invasive alien plants Port Jackson (Acacia saligna) and Kikuyu grass (Pennisetum clandestinum); 15 invasive plant species have been recorded. Vegetation 
The most abundant aquatic plant species are Typha capensis (which is an indigenous invader in this environment) and Juncus effusus. Mammals 
Animals found within the confines of the reserve are mostly smaller and nocturnal. Bucks found are the Common duiker, Steenbok and Cape grysbok. Large grey mongoose is the top predator within the reserve. Caracal and the Cape fox are thought to visit occasionally. Other mammals include:

 Bat-eared fox
 Cape grey mongoose
 Yellow mongoose
 Marsh mongoose
 Cape porcupine
 Striped field mouse
 African pygmy mouse
 Forest shrew

Birds 
There are 67 species of birds found within the reserve. Reptiles 
There are 13 species of reptile found within the reserve; 4 lizard, 6 snake, and 3 tortoise species. The most common lizard species is the Ocellated gecko. Some of the snake species are:

 Common slug eater
 Mole snake
 Red-lipped / Herald snake

Tortoises include the Marsh terrapin and the Parrot-beaked tortoise. Amphibians 
One species of amphibian has been found in the reserve, the Clicking stream frog. Invertebrates 
The Cape autumn widow is found here. See also
 Biodiversity of Cape Town
 List of nature reserves in Cape Town
 Swartland Shale Renosterveld
 Cape Lowland Freshwater Wetland
 Durbanville Nature Reserve

References

 
Nature reserves in Cape Town
Protected areas of the Western Cape
Wetlands of South Africa