Pretoria Botanical Gardens Hike / Walk - Sunday, Oct 25th
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# 🌺🍃 SUNDAY TRIBE WALK: PRETORIA NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDEN! ✨
Hey Hike Tribe! Based on the popular vote, we are heading to the stunning Pretoria National Botanical Garden this Sunday for a relaxed, scenic morning walk, followed by some serious connecting time! 🌿
Conscious Connections is hosting this casual gathering as an informal, low-pressure, and energising morning out. It’s designed to help us reconnect with nature, enjoy the fresh air, and connect organically within this beautiful setting.
🚨 CRITICAL NOTE: You must confirm your spot to ensure you don't miss the herd at the starting line.
📲 HOW TO CONFIRM YOUR SPOT: RSVP here on Meetup, then message Yuri ASAP on WhatsApp (+27 72 389 4625) so he can add you to the dedicated WhatsApp communication group for final trail coordination and carpooling.
### What is the Tribe Walk & Garden Social?
It is a relaxed space for movement, deep conversation, and shared laughs in nature. Here is the quick breakdown of how the day works:
- 🥾 The Walk: We gather to enjoy the scenic 4–6km loop. This is an easy, inclusive route featuring paved pathways, lush green lawns, and beautiful waterfall views. We start at 07:30 sharp to enjoy the fresh morning air!
- ☀️ The Flow: We'll walk, talk, and take in the scenery. It's a strict "No Small Talk" zone where the environment does the ice-breaking for us, fostering genuine conversation.
- 🧺🥞 The Social Celebration: Once we finish our loop, the day doesn’t end! We’ll transition into a relaxed social gathering in the gardens. You have two options:
- Bring your own drinks, snacks, a blanket, and your favorite lawn/board games (Frisbee, cards, Codenames, etc.) for a big community garden picnic on the lawns!
- Or grab coffee and a delicious breakfast at the Milkplum Café right inside the grounds.
- 🌿 The Vibe: Lush, manicured nature, cascading water, shared games, and quality time with an amazing community of grounded humans.
### Walk Highlights & Features
- Distance / Duration: Easy ~4–6 km loop (~1.5 hours)
- Terrain: Paved pathways and lawns (Very relaxed)
- Vibe: Stunning garden landscape, waterfall, post-walk picnic/breakfast, games, and great company.
### The Details
- 📅 When: Sunday, 25 October 2026 | 07h30 sharp (Arrive by 07:15 AM so we start together)
- 📍 Where: Pretoria National Botanical Garden
- 📌 Location Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mgf4roVY9Nc2zxFL6
- 🎟️ Investment: R100 per person adult entry fee (Peak rate—Cashless payments ONLY at the gate) + your own food & drink expenses for breakfast/picnic.
- 🎒 What to Bring:
- Minimum 1L–1.5L water
- Hat, sunglasses & sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Blanket/towel, trail snacks & drinks (if picnicking)
- Your favourite lawn or board games! 🎲🃏
- Card (for entry fee & café)
👥 Who: Open to anyone in our conscious social ecosystem—friends, newcomers, and regulars looking to step out of the routine and into the fresh air.
Don't sit on this—RSVP now and message Yuri (+27 72 389 4625) to join the WhatsApp chat before the weekend hits! 🥾🌺✨