Groenkloof Nature Reserve

DAY HIKE
Groenkloof Nature Reserve

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Groenkloof Nature Reserve is located near the famous Fountains Valley. This valley on the southern outskirts of Pretoria was proclaimed as a game sanctuary by President Paul Kruger on 25 February 1895, the first in Africa. Its main purpose was to protect the shy and timid oribi that were found there and other game that were being wiped out by hunters.

After 1910, portions of the area were rented out for the establishment of commercial plantations for the delivery of wood and the production of paper, both of which were in short supply during the world wars. By the late 1950s, the City Council of Pretoria became the owner of the area.

The wildlife on the reserve include zebra, jackal, duiker, kudu, impala, blue wildebeest, red hartebeest, ostrich, giraffe and sable. The rich birdlife will keep bird lovers busy for hours on end.

Date:
Sunday, 22 June 2025

Distance:
5 or 10 km

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• This Saturday, 29th March, 11:00 pm, Friends of Magalies in Pretoria
• Next Sunday, 6th April, 09:00 am, Thaba Day Hike in Muldersdrift
• Next month, 12th April, 11:00 am, Cradle Moon Day Hike in Muldersdrift

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