Kloofendal Nature Reserve – a world of wonder in the heart of Roodepoort
KLOOFENDAL - These exciting events will keep anyone entertained these holidays.
If anyone is wondering how to keep the fun in, and the boredom out, these holidays, Friends of Kloofendal (FroK) have the perfect answer.
Their event line up for the rest of March and continuing through to April is filled with fun, excitement and long stretches of beautiful nature.
lField guide and conservationist Karin Spottiswoode will be taking nature enthusiasts on a walk through Kloofendal on 29 March, teaching them all about the different types of grasses and other plants that grow in the reserve. Entrance is R120 per person.
That same evening, FroK will be hosting a nocturnal spider and scorpion walk and talk. Jonathan Leeming, a spider and scorpion expert, and also author of the book Scorpions of Southern Africa, will first give a presentation. The he sets with the group off into the dark reserve on a hunt of all things creepy. Adventure hunters who want to join in on the fun are advised to bring a torch and wear sturdy shoes. Entrance is R70 for adults, R60 for pensioners and R40 for children.
lOn Sunday 30 March, FroK will be hosting a tour of the olden day gold mines found in the reserve which will be guided by Rod Kruger. These are what’s left of the original mines created by Roodepoort founders Fred and Harry Struben when they were the first men to strike gold in the area in 1884. This is only for those who are older than 15 years, and entrance is R60 per person.
lA long guided fun walk through the reserve will be taking place on Saturday, 5 April. All the different fauna and flora found at Kloofendal will be discussed along the way. The reserve’s vast natural and historical past will also be explored in finer detail. Entrance for adults are R40, while children only pay R30.
lA very special event will be held in the early morning of 6 April. Come and help set up the nets with bird and butterfly expert Grant Egen. Here, birds are caught and carefully taken out of the nets and then ringed. Indeed a privilege to see birds from so close and have an expert tell you how to identify them and other interesting facts.
Nature lovers and adventure seekers sure are in for a mighty fun time, just be reminded to bring some refreshments, and wear a hat and some sun screen.
Details: Friends of Kloofendal, Karin Spottiswoode 079 693 5608.
