Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve, 11 kilometres south of Joburg city centre, is a 680ha nature reserve. Its name means "stone river mountain" in Afrikaans. Mainly comprising open veld and koppies, the reserve is home to 150 bird species; 600 plant species; wildlife, including blesbok, zebra and duiker; as well as a rich archaeological site. It boasts the highest concentration of identified Iron Age sites on the Witwatersrand.

There are also the remains of a BaTswana village - a replica can be seen - and the walls of a house built in 1850 by one of the early voortrekkers, Sarel Marais. The reserve is fenced, and has several nature trails and hikes, ranging from short routes to nine kilometres long. The Bloubos Spruit ("blue bush stream") can be seen on most of them

http://www.jhbcityparks.com/index.php/list-of-parks-mainmenu-39/42-klipriviersberg-nature-reserve

http://klipriviersberg.org.za/history/

HIKES:

Combined Trails - 11km, duration 3.5hrs, moderate difficulty with a relatively long climb.

There is also the option of a 5km hike for those who prefer a shorter route

TIMES:

07h00 - Meet & Greet
07h15 - Hike starts punctually

ENTRANCE FEES:

Entrance is FREE

Admin fee: R20pp CASH ONLY

TOTAL FEE: R20pp CASH ONLY

TRAVEL:

Distance - 38km from Chilli Lane Shopping Centre, Sunninghill

I ENCOURAGE YOU TO CARPOOL!

WHAT TO BRING:

Sturdy hiking shoes and hat
Sunscreen
Water - at least 2l
Hiking snacks
Sandals to slip into after hike

FITNESS:

You are required to have an intermediate level of fitness for most of the hikes (3.5km/hr or 17min/km over moderate terrain, e.g. Groenkloof or Klipriviersberg of 8-10km with ascents of at least 250m)

INDEMNITY:

All MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS participating in Weekend Nature & Hiking Getaways activities do so AT YOUR OWN RISK.

The Organisers and Hosts are indemnified from any loss, injury or any incident that prejudices Members and their guests.

Members and their guests must ensure that they are at the requisite fitness level, and have the required hiking gear to comfortably participate in the event.