Venue:
Galena Str,
Kloofendal Roodepoort West Rand
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Kloofendal Roodepoort West Rand
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Times:
6am to 6pm daily
Including public holidays.
We are given special exemption to use the Reserve after 6pm for our evening events: bats, frogs, spiders & scorpions.
Including public holidays.
We are given special exemption to use the Reserve after 6pm for our evening events: bats, frogs, spiders & scorpions.
Cost:
Ages:
All ages
Nature reserve
The Kloofendal Nature Reserve is situated in the suburb of Kloofendal, Roodepoort. It is on the west side of Johannesburg, midway between Westgate and Clearwater Mall. The entrance is on Galena Street, between Topaz and Zircon Streets, in the suburb of Kloofendal.
It is a 128 hectare reserve within easy reach of the centre of Johannesburg and consists of pristine Highveld vegetation with craggy quartzite outcrops. There is a bird hide at the small dam on the reserve and a while spent here can be well worthwhile. The wildlife on the reserve is restricted to smaller creatures but it is surprisingly varied. Many Highveld tree species have their home in the reserve. The reserve also is home to the first mine on the Witwatersrand, which is a national heritage site. This enclosed area can only be visited by special arrangement.
Guided or self guided walks
Walks can be self guided or one can join one of the excellent trails lead by a qualified field guide. Take a picnic and enjoy the day out. Explore the paths that crisscross the reserve. Visit the bird hide and spy on our feathered friends. The amphitheatre area inside the reserve has picnic and ablution facilities. The Mine Shaft (Confidence Reef) is fenced off and can only be visited with a guide. A security guard (paid by Johannesburg City Parks) is on duty every day.
Please be aware that dogs are definitely not allowed in the Reserve. Guided walks are 2 hours, usually longer. Booking essential to assist with numbers.
Notes regarding events
All events include walks in the Reserve and are led by qualified guides.
Evening events include a presentation and you are invited to picnic on the lawn.
Meet at the Friends of Kloofendal Ecological Centre which is situated in the Kloofendal amphitheatre, uphill beyond the braai facilities, 15 minutes before start time.
There are picnic and ablution facilities.
Entry into the reserve is free.
Kloofendal Nature Reserve Fungi Walk
Date:
Dec 16, Jan 27
Info:
BOOK HERE
Explore Kloofendal Nature Reserve in search of fungi.
Meet at the Ecological Centre 15 minutes before the event. This event will go ahead regardless of the weather.
For all ages
Explore Kloofendal Nature Reserve in search of fungi.
Meet at the Ecological Centre 15 minutes before the event. This event will go ahead regardless of the weather.
For all ages
Venue:
Kloofendal Nature Reserve
Off Galena Road, between Westgate and Clearwater Malls
Kloofendal Roodepoort
Off Galena Road, between Westgate and Clearwater Malls
Kloofendal Roodepoort
Time:
8am-10am
Cost:
From R60
Kloofendal Nature Reserve Goudmyn Toer
Date:
Jan 21
Info:
BOOK HERE
Please note that this event is delivered in Afrikaans.
This two-hour history easy walk takes you from the Stamp Mills up to and into the Struben Confidence Reef gold mine, highlighting where the gold came from, and the people who discovered it, leading to the rise of the city of gold, Johannesburg. Andre will take you back to the 1880s and the characters who found gold here and changed the history of South Africa.
A booklet entitled Chasing Gold - the story of the pioneers who found gold on the west Witwatersrand and the part of Kloofendal Nature reserve played in it, will be on sale at R50 per copy. Please bring exact money.
Meet at the Ecological Centre 15 minutes before the event. This event will go ahead regardless of the weather.
For all ages
Please note that this event is delivered in Afrikaans.
This two-hour history easy walk takes you from the Stamp Mills up to and into the Struben Confidence Reef gold mine, highlighting where the gold came from, and the people who discovered it, leading to the rise of the city of gold, Johannesburg. Andre will take you back to the 1880s and the characters who found gold here and changed the history of South Africa.
A booklet entitled Chasing Gold - the story of the pioneers who found gold on the west Witwatersrand and the part of Kloofendal Nature reserve played in it, will be on sale at R50 per copy. Please bring exact money.
Meet at the Ecological Centre 15 minutes before the event. This event will go ahead regardless of the weather.
For all ages
Venue:
Kloofendal Nature Reserve
Off Galena Road, between Westgate and Clearwater Malls
Kloofendal Roodepoort
Off Galena Road, between Westgate and Clearwater Malls
Kloofendal Roodepoort
Time:
2pm-4pm
Cost:
From R60
Kloofendal Nature Reserve Historical Mine Tour
Date:
Jan 7
Info:
BOOK HERE
Join local historian for a walk through the history of the discovery of gold on the Westrand, how the Confidence Reef gave birth to the Johannesburg that we know today. This 2km walk to the goldmine in Kloofendal Nature reserve is suitable or all ages and offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of the area.
Meet at the Ecological Centre 15 minutes before the event. This event will go ahead regardless of the weather.
(Image is just a representation of a mine tour, not this specific tour)
Join local historian for a walk through the history of the discovery of gold on the Westrand, how the Confidence Reef gave birth to the Johannesburg that we know today. This 2km walk to the goldmine in Kloofendal Nature reserve is suitable or all ages and offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of the area.
Meet at the Ecological Centre 15 minutes before the event. This event will go ahead regardless of the weather.
(Image is just a representation of a mine tour, not this specific tour)
Venue:
Kloofendal Nature Reserve
Off Galena Road, between Westgate and Clearwater Malls
Kloofendal Roodepoort
Off Galena Road, between Westgate and Clearwater Malls
Kloofendal Roodepoort
Time:
2pm-4pm
Cost:
From R60
Upcoming events
Currently no competitions.
