Moreletakloof Nature Reserve
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Coordinates 'S25 49 027 E028 17 465 |
Jacobus and Cornelia Erasmus owned a dairy farm here in the early 1800’s. Carel Erasmus bought the farm in 1877 and built a three-roomed house which today is the chapel. In 1903 his son-in-law Johan Marneweck , built his house on the land which now has been converted into the Rademeyers restaurant.
Activities and Facilities
- Hiking trails, restaurant and wedding venue
- Moreletakloof offers an exciting network of hiking trails of approximately 7,5 km
- Three hiking trails are available:
- Rademeyer hiking trail: 1,57 km
- Duiker hiking trail: 2,89 km
- Suikerbos hiking trail: 3,32 km
- Bookings are only necessary for the guided walks - preferably 4 weeks in advance
Wildlife
There is abundant bird life and also game like springbok, blesbok, impala and zebra.
Vegetation
The Moreletakloof Nature Reserve falls in tow vegetation units: the north-wstern part is Gold Reef Mountain Bushveld with rocky quartzite ridges, and the south-eastern part is Marikana Thornveld and open Sweet acacia karoo woodland.
Visiting hours
- Summer ( September - April): 06:00 - 18:00
- Winter ( May - August): 06:00 - 18:00
How to get there
From the N1, take the Rigel Avenue turn-off and travel east. Turn left into Hans Strijdom Avenue; right into Rubenstein Street; and left into Helios Street. Parking is available in Helios Street.
Bookings and Contact Numbers
Bookings are only necessary for the guided walks - preferably 4 weeks in advance
Enquiries: 012 358 1510
Fax: 012 358 0467
E-mail Adelene Marais at
adelenel@tshwane.gov.za
Admission Fees
Entrance is free