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Recreational Activities
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Groenkloof Mountain Biking |
The word winter falls under the “dirty words” category to most South Africans. We loathe it! As soon as the sun disappears so does our sunny disposition. BUT, things are looking – or rather heating – up. With temperatures hiking up over the 20 degree mark, so is our excitement at getting back to the great outdoors. We have our charcoal waiting, our pool nets off and best of all our bicycles and hiking boots ready and waiting at the front door! We want out of the house ASAP, and where better to spend a day in the sun than the Groenkloof Nature Reserve?
Proclaimed in 1895 as a game sanctuary by Paul Kruger, this stunning reserve has been the host ever since to an assortment of wildlife including zebra, jackal, duiker, kudu, impala, blue wildebeest, blesbuck, red hartebeest, ostrich, giraffe and sable. Not to mention the rich bird life which will keep bird lovers busy for hours on end.
But, don’t think the animals are where the fun ends; there is a wide assortment of activities that can be done on the reserve. Three different length hiking trails are available from a beginners trail to one that will cater for those with a bit more experience, and if hiking isn’t your thing, you can explore these trails on horseback. There is also a 20km mountain bike route for the more adventurous spirits as well as a 4x4 driving trail guaranteed to muck up your mud flaps!
And the best part is that once you’ve done your activity for the day, you can lay out a blanket in the picnic area, throw some chops on the braai, crack open a cold one and stretch out in the sun. Does it get better than this? We think not.
Who would have thought that all this could be found just over 5km’s out of the city centre? Bring on the summer!
Visit http://www.tshwane.gov.za/groenkloof.cfm for more information on activities and prices or call 012 440 8316/012 341 5204. Alternatively email
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ends with the iconic line “I am haunted by waters”. Any person who spends an afternoon with their feet entrenched in a lilting stream, practising the gentle rhythms of casting their rod, hoping to feel the tug of a fish, knows that once you are bitten by the fly fishing bug, you will be forever haunted by waters.
The challenge is that once the bug bites you need the gear to match the passion. That’s where Adventure Fly Fishing Shop comes to the rescue. As one of only a few dedicated fly fishing shops in Pretoria, Adventure Fly Fishing stocks a wide range of gear suited from the absolute beginner right through to the seasoned professional. From friendly, expert advice, to tackle set up and casting instructions, to adventure travel, the guys in this store know their stuff and aren’t afraid to pass that knowledge on.
For beginners, their fly tying courses are a must and if you consider yourself a bit of an expert why not pop in to spin some tales about the one that got away. All the big brands are available here as well rod and reel repairs and a collection of DVD’s and books to keep you busy on the rare occasions that you’re not out on the streams.
Whether you’re shooting off to the Vaal for the afternoon, Machadodorp for the weekend or the Seychelles for the trip of a lifetime, make sure you take the time to drop in at the shop to fill your fly box and tune up your tackle.
The guys at Adventure Fly Fishing are always on hand with advice and can be contacted on 012 755 6583 or you can drop them a line at
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