So you want to get walking in Jozi? Here it is…
It’s great exercise and a real feel-good way to spend the day – there are so many pristine and gorgeously green areas to walk through in Joburg – go there on your own or join an organised walk – great for kids! Don’t forget to take water and a hat with you! The great news is that the water has been turned back on in the WILDS and all the cascades are tumbling around again! Well done to…
TJ and his team for getting good things done for all of us to enjoy!
Walking Diary October 1 – November 13
Melville Koppies – West and Central, The Wilds and Delta Park, together with the Braamfontein Spruit Trust and the Wits Bird Club.
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Melville Koppies WEST
Saturday, October 1 at 07:30. A courtesy walk on Melville Koppies WEST. Meet at the cul-de-sac off Arundel Road, Westdene. Good walking shoes. Children and dogs are most welcome. Details: Wendy Carstens, 011 482 4797, or visit VELD.ORG for more information.
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Melville Koppies
Sunday, October 2: Open from 15:00 – 18:00. Explore this pristine indigenous nature reserve. Park opposite the entrance at Marks Park Sports Club in Judith Rd, Emmarentia. Optional guided tours leave at opening time. No dogs here please. Donations. Details: Wendy Carstens, 011 482 4797, or visit VELD.ORG for more information.
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A walk in The Wilds
Come and see water cascading through The Wilds for the first time in more than seven years! Join a walk at The Wilds in Houghton/Killarney/Parktown on Sunday October 9 at 8:00am. Secure parking at the end of St Patrick Rd cnr Houghton Drive (M31S). Children and dogs (with leads) are welcome. Good walking shoes. Donations. Tel TJ 082 554 9972, visit WILDSWALK or e-mail for details.
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Melville Koppies
Sunday, October 9: Open from 08:30 – 11:30. Explore this pristine indigenous nature reserve. Park opposite the entrance at Marks Park Sports Club in Judith Rd, Emmarentia. Optional guided tours leave at opening time. No dogs here please. Donations. Details: Wendy Carstens, 011 482 4797, or visit VELD.ORG for more information.
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Delta Park
The Delta Users Committee will conduct a walk around Delta Park on Sunday October 16, leaving the main car park at Delta Environmental Centre, Road No 3, Victory Park (off Rustenburg Road) at 08:00 and returning at about 10:00. As you enter the park turn left and follow the road to the parking ground. No charge, children and dogs are most welcome. Contact: Clive Fletcher, 082 688 1879.
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Melville Koppies
Sunday, October 16: Open from 15:00 – 18:00. Explore this pristine indigenous nature reserve. Park opposite the entrance at Marks Park Sports Club in Judith Rd, Emmarentia. Optional guided tours leave at opening time. No dogs here please. Donations. Details: Wendy Carstens, 011 482 4797, or visit VELD.ORG for more information.
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Braamfontein Spruit Trust
Join the Braamfontein Spruit Trust for morning walks:
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23
Phalindingwe Nature Trail, Pelindaba
Starts from Preller House at 08:00 for 08:15
Directions: R512 to Pelindaba, vicinity Hartebeespoort Dam. From Randburg, continue along Hans Strydom (R512) to the T-Junction, (R560) crossing the Crocodile River en route, then turn first right towards Necsa, (towering above on the hill to your right) and right again to the gate. Preller House is sign posted. Call Margaret for details more details.
Preller House is vacant at present., but we are welcome to walk the trail. As there is no caretaker, we will not have to pay the usual fee. It is about 6.5Km of interesting terrain. Varied flora and fauna, can be seen. Birding is excellent.
NECSA have called for tenders for utilisation of the Preller House Restaurant as well as the Trail and Recreation centre.
Picnic and braai facilities available at the Lapa, but bring your own charcoal
Donation/Admission fee: None, (at this stage), but donations welcome
Information: Mary 011 643 5374; Margaret A/H 011 614 3391 or Val 011 782 5473. E-mail
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A walk in The Wilds
Come and see water cascading through The Wilds for the first time in more than seven years! Join a walk at The Wilds in Houghton/Killarney/Parktown on Sunday October 23 at 8:00am. Secure parking at the end of St Patrick Rd cnr Houghton Drive (M31S). Children and dogs (with leads) are welcome. Good walking shoes. Donations. Tel TJ 082 554 9972, visit WILDSWALK or EMAIL for details.
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Melville Koppies WEST
Saturday, November 5 at 07:30. A courtesy walk on Melville Koppies WEST. Meet at the cul-de-sac off Arundel Road, Westdene. Good walking shoes. Children and dogs are most welcome. Details: Wendy Carstens, 011 482 4797, or visit VELD.ORG for more information.
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Melville Koppies
Sunday, November 6: Open from 15:00 – 18:00. Explore this pristine indigenous nature reserve. Park opposite the entrance at Marks Park Sports Club in Judith Rd, Emmarentia. Optional guided tours leave at opening time. No dogs here please. Donations. Details: Wendy Carstens, 011 482 4797, or visit VELD.ORG for more information.
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Wits Bird Club
Visit an old area that has regular Sunday walks with a birdguide on Sunday, November 13 at 07:00am. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes. Secure parking at the end of St Patrick Rd cnr Houghton Drive (M31S). BOOKING ESSENTIAL – Phone Lauraine in the office 011 787 7694 or 083 387 1960. Donations will be welcome. Leader: Raymond Rampolokeng 072 947 3311.
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A walk in The Wilds
Come and see water cascading through The Wilds for the first time in more than seven years! Join a walk at The Wilds in Houghton/Killarney/Parktown on Sunday November 13 at 8:00am. Secure parking at the end of St Patrick Rd cnr Houghton Drive (M31S). Children and dogs (with leads) are welcome. Good walking shoes. Donations. Tel TJ 082 554 9972, visit WILDWALK or EMAIL for details.
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Melville Koppies
Sunday, November 13: Open from 08:30 – 11:30. Explore this pristine indigenous nature reserve. Park opposite the entrance at Marks Park Sports Club in Judith Rd, Emmarentia. Optional guided tours leave at opening time. No dogs here please. Donations. Details: Wendy Carstens, 011 482 4797, or visit VELD.ORG for more information.
PHOTO COURTESY OF WILDSWALK WEBSITE – taken by Jenny de Klerk – click here for more of Jenny’s pics.
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