This beautiful farm is located in a private nature reserve along the Hennops River and features mountain terrain, grasslands and river frontage. The area is situated in the Crocodile River Reserve which is part of the Magaliesberg Biosphere, and has been categorised as a critically important and irreplaceable biodiversity area.

There are a few different options to choose from starting with a short (there and back 4 km) hiking trail along the last stretch of the Hennops River to a 6 km medium trail and an advanced (12 km) hike which explores both the river and mountain. A map will be provided.

After the hike, there will be a braai in the lapa. Please bring your own food, braai utensils and charcoal.

There are some very specific rules for this venue: 

1. NO SMOKING on the trails as the area has been classified as having a high risk for veld fires
2. Do not pick any plants
3. Do not disturb the wildlife
4. No littering – we take only pictures and leave only fairy footprints.

Getting there:

Please Note: If you are using a GPS, it is advisable to take printed direction also.

111 Lazy River Road, Pretoria Rural, Centurion
Coordinates -25.83270731922773, 27.944767432662537

There are two entrances to the farm – one on Lazy River Road, and the other on Gemstone Road. The Gemstone entrance is only used when the river is in flood and the main entrance is not reachable.

 From the north of Johannesburg, take the R511 towards Hartbeespoort.

1. Turn left just after you see Hennopsriver Primary School (Laerskool Hennopsrivier) on the right.
2. Follow this gravel road until you get to Forestiva’s entrance.