HARTEBEESPOORT NW-Province

Hennops Hiking Trail: 2 trails running along the Hennops River and through the surrounding hills. They can be done as day hikes or as a 2-day trail. There are 2 base camps Loerie (20 people) and Hadeda (18 people) both on the banks of the Hennops River. They have communal cooking and washing facilities. Day hikers go to Hadeda Camp where there is a picnic area and swimming pool. R70pp/day for overnighters, R45pp for day hikers, R45 booking fee. Discounts available for midweek overnighters, children and groups. Dogs MUST be on a lead and bring a poop scoop and ziplock bags to REMOVE your dog's poop. Also there must be no other hikers booked in.

OTTER'S HAUNT (PARYS)

A dog friendly weekend break at a small-holding on the banks of the Vaal River in Parys. Great doggy adventures on the offshore islands in the river as well as other walks and things to do in the area.

 

 

 

 

SMUTS HOUSE (IRENE)

A very pleasant and safe 2-3 km walk to a special koppie where Gen JC Smuts meditated on life, the United Nations and everything. And don’t forget to visit his old residence, Smuts’ House.

WALKHAVEN (Zwaartkops)

A 2 km walk on a 22 hectare small-holding on the outskirts of Joburg. It is completely safe, has natural grassland, a dam with clean water for doggy swimming and a picnic area.

RIETBOKSPRUIT
Naboomspruit, Limpopo Province

Rietbokspruit Farm Cottages: Located 25 km north of Naboomspruit on a bushveld farm. There are several walks all leading to a long low ridge. Accommodation is in an old farmhouse and several rondawels set away from the main farmhouse. There is no electricity, but there are gas showers, fridge and cooker. Paraffin lamps are provided for light. It can sleep 10 people, R75pp/night. Minimum two nights at weekends.

 

HARTEBEESPOORT NW Province

Kommando Nek:
A short, but stiff walk to an old English blockhouse built during the Boer War which has commanding views over Hartebeespoort Dam and the surrounding farm land. The walk is on State Land and you park at the Lincolnshire Lodge. There is no charge for parking, but you need to let the owners know you are coming. You can arrange to use their pool and braai facilities afterwards for R15pp (no dogs in the pool). You can also visit the huge fleamarket on the old Rustenburg Road about 1km from the Lodge where you can eat at the restaurants and browse the stalls.

KEENAN'S CREEK
Magaliesburg, NW Province

There are 2 very walks on the small triangular property: a pleasant 500 m stroll along a small stream and, a circular 1.5 km walk up the hillside behind the farmhouse with a link to a track on state land which can add 2 hours to your walk.

THORNTREE CONSERVANCY
Walkerville, Gauteng

An easy 5 km walk in the Thorntree Conservancy starting and ending at the Hideaway Bush Pub in Walkerville Fruit Farms, just 30 minutes south from Rosebank/Sandton.

KWAMANZI
Magaliesburg

An out of town, dog friendly small holding near to downtown Magaliesburg. There are several dog walks in the area. This one is a gentle 4 km evening ramble along farm roads and tracks.