Hiking
The Hennops River Valley
in the Rhenosterspruit Conservancy
We are part of the Crocodile River Reserve
Welcome to the Forestiva Farm Hiking Trails where we have safe and unspoiled bush trails for day visitors.
We are in easy reach from Johannesburg (40 minutes) and Pretoria (40 minutes). Hikers will enjoy river walks under trees and open grasslands with wildlife and breathtaking views of the Crocodile River Reserve and the Hennops River Valley.
Rates:
R80 per Person
R30 per Kid
R50 per Pensioner
R50 pp Hiking Clubs +20 People
R50 per Dog
Hours:
Daylight & Sunsets. It's best to start as early as possible.
Midday gets very hot and it's chilly after sunset!
What you may need:
A day backpack, hiking shoes and a hat.
Sunblock, insect repellent.
A liter of water for every 2 hours.
Bring a jacket & torch for sunset walks.
Light snacks.
Binoculars.
What we offer:
Coffee & Tea at Lapa - Self service - R20
Farm products - Artisan Soaps & Shampoo Bars
Rules:
Book first.
Sign in at arrival.
No alcohol.
Do not litter.
Day Pass / 6:00 till 15:00.
Sunset / 16:00 till 1 hour after sunset.
Dogs must be kept on leads at all times.
Respect the privacy of the farm houses.
Please report problems of route.
Right of admission reserved.
Trails:
Hennops River Walk - Blue Trail
------------------- 4km -------------------
Easy river walk to the confluence of the Crocodile and Hennops River. There and back.
Lalapanzi Loop - Green Trail
------------------- 5km -------------------
Skips the river walk. Moderate loop with a 160m elevation from the river to the top of the mountain and back down.
Hennops Loop - Yellow Trail
------------------- 5km -------------------
Starts with the river walk. Moderate loop with a 160m elevation from the river to the top of the mountain and back down.
Crocodile Loop - Red Trail
------------------ 12km ------------------
Exploring most of the game farm, Hennops River, Crocodile River and mountain top.
Volunteering:
The Blue Trail river walk explores the last stretch of the Hennops River, but sadly to this day is still the most polluted river in South Africa.
Although we try our very best to clean up after every flooding, unfortunately the cities pollution has left its mark on our trail and this is a stark reminder that our environmental problems just don’t wash away!
We’re simply asking for your assistance in creating awareness around river pollution.
If you want to make a difference we would be happy to refund your hiking fee for collecting only one bag of rubbish.
Fill one black bag, leave it for us to collect, take a picture of the bag and send to us for a full refund.
Your effort is much appreciated, thank you!
Indemnity:
ENTRANCE TO THIS PROPERTY IS ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
THE MANAGEMENT AND OWNERS DO NOT, AND WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF THE INJURY, DEATH, THEFT, LOSS OR FIRE, OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, OR ANY OTHER SIMILAR OCCURRENCE AND/OR ACCIDENT CAUSING DAMAGES TO YOU OR YOUR PROPERTY INCLUDING THAT OF A THIRD PARTY, WHEN WITHIN THE CONFINES, OR ON ANY PART OF THIS PROPERTY.
PLEASE RESPECT ALL WILD LIFE, FLORA AND FAUNA.
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