Wildlife and Nature in Johannesburg

This spectacular Garden is set against the backdrop of the magnificent Witpoortjie waterfall, and it covers almost 300 hectares. It consists of both landscaped and natura

Tshokwane is easily recognized by the circular thatched roof running around an enormous Sausage tree in the middle................

Nhlanguleni Picnic Spot is a quiet picnic spot on the S36, about 3km from the beautiful Lugmag (Air force) Dam, which acts as a magnet to the animals in the area.........

The Masorini Picnic Site, lies at the foot of the Masorini Ruins, which are of great cultural significance................

Timbavati Picnic Site is named as such, because it overlooks the usually dry Timbavati River. Trees and thatch "umbrellas" provide for the shade, making for a very pleasa

The Oppenheimer Gardens lie in the heart of Soweto in the suburb of Jabavu. These Gardens, spread over several hectares, have plenty of trees and indigenous medicinal pla

The Marakele National Park is one of the 21 National Parks run by the South African National Parks. As such the facilities are of a high quality, and the Park is run by e

Mathekenyane Hill has an almost magical feeling about it - especially as the sun creeps above the horizon or gradually slides below the bushveld limit - which extends a

Zoo Lake is a popular spot for picnics and hiring a rowing boat for a ride around the lake.............

The Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary offers visitors a great opportunity to see some of the country's more common birds up close. The sanctuary is in Muckleneuk, Pretoria, a