Gauteng Reserves
While Gauteng is renowned as South Africa's economic powerhouse and shopping mecca, it also offers a surprising array of hiking opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Despite its urban landscape, the province boasts several scenic parks, nature reserves, and mountain ranges that provide stunning hiking trails.
Some popular hiking destinations in Gauteng:
- Johannesburg Botanical Gardens: This tranquil oasis in the heart of the city offers a variety of walking trails, including the Herbarium Trail and the Rose Garden Trail.
- Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve: Located on the outskirts of Johannesburg, this reserve offers scenic hiking trails with views of the city skyline.
- Witwatersrand Ridge: This iconic mountain range offers challenging hiking trails with panoramic views of Johannesburg and the surrounding areas.
- Magaliesberg Mountains: Located north of Johannesburg, the Magaliesberg Mountains offer a variety of hiking trails, including the Magaliesberg Hiking Trail and the Cradle of Humankind Trail.
Explore the province's hiking trails and discover the hidden gems that await you.
Abe Bailey Nature Reserve
Alice Glockner Nature Reserve
Blesbokspruit Wetland Reserve
Bronkhorstspruit Municipal Nature Reserve
Bothongo Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve
Buffelsdrift Conservancy
Faerie Glen Nature Reserve
Ezemvelo Nature Reserve
Groenkloof Nature Reserve
Klapperkop Nature Reserve
Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve
Kloofendal Nature Reserve
Krugersdorp Game Reserve
Leeuwkloof Valley Conservancy
Little Falls Ridge Nature Reserve
Magalies Wild Game Farm
Marievale Bird Sanctuary
Melville Koppies Nature Reserve
Modderfontein Nature Reserve
Moreleta Kloof Nature Reserve
Mountain Sanctuary Park
Northern Farm Nature Reserve
Plumari Private Game Reserve
Rhenosterspruit Nature Conservancy
Rietvlei Nature Reserve
Roodeplaat Dam Provincial Nature Reserve
Somabula Nature Reserve
Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve
The Cradle Nature Reserve
The Wilds Nature Reserve
Tswaing Nature Reserve
Voortrekker Monument Nature Reserve
Wonderboom Nature Reserve
Dinokeng Game Reserve
Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve
Cradle Moon Lakeside Game Lodge
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Pretoria National Botanical Garden
Johannesburg Botanical Gardens
