Groenkloof Nature Reserve

Sunday 24 March 2024

We aim to provide a gay, lesbian and straight-friendly hiking environment for anyone and everyone to enjoy the beautiful outdoors in the company of like-minded friends.

When

Sunday 24 March 2024

Where

Groenkloof Nature Reserve

Fee

R50 per person
R51.00 entrance pp and R20.00 club fee

Lunch

Braai facilities available

Intensity

Yellow Trail, 10.5km, moderate

For more information, contact Carel on 083 318 3089.

For any updates, join the WhatsApp group for this hike

The Groenkloof Nature Reserve, located adjacent to the Fountains Valley at the southern entrance to Pretoria, was the first game sanctuary in Africa. It was proclaimed as a game sanctuary by former president Paul Kruger on 25 February 1895. The reserve of 600 ha is managed by the Department of Nature Conservation. The National Heritage Monument is located within the reserve. Activities in the reserve include hiking, mountain-biking, game drives and horse riding; there is also a popular 4×4 route on the reserve. Apart from the abundant game, the reserve also hosts a large variety of bird life.

This 10.5-km loop trail is near Pretoria, Gauteng. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 46 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and horseback riding, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

EET:

7.30 to start at 8.00

PLEASE NOTE:

We start hiking at 08h00

REQUIREMENTS:

Good hiking shoes, hat, sun block, 2lt of water, snacks. .

LUNCH

Braai lunch, There are braai facilities – remember your Charcoal and fire lighters

DIFFICULTY RATING

Yellow Trail, 10.5km, moderate

ENTRANCE FEE:

R51.00 entrance pp and R20.00 club fee

DIRECTIONS:

Christina De Wit Ave, Groenkloof 358-Jr, Pretoria. Coordinates: 25°47′36″S 28°12′14″E / 25.7934°S 28.2039°E

NO NO’S:

No radios or pets. Sorry. No claims against the club for loss/death or injury. Your participation is voluntary. Take care. No littering, we leave only fairy footprints!

For more information, contact Carel on 083 318 3089.

Remember

Good hiking shoes, hat, sun block, 2lt of water, snacks.