Wonderboom Hiking Trails at the Wonderboom Nature Reserve. The Wonderboom is a 1000 year-old fig tree (Ficus salicifolia). There are various hiking trails on the reserve to choose from. The shortest route will take the hiker on a journey around the famous “Wonderboom” fig tree. There are also longer trails, including the Fort trail along the Magaliesberg ridge (a relative height of 1430m) leading to the ruins of the Wonderboom fort, and the Waterfall trial. They both offer beautiful views of the surrounding suburban areas. Hikers can enjoy the rich birdlife and spot the breeding pair of Black Eagles. This is a self-guided network of circular routes.
Wonderboom Hiking Trails Information:
- Start: all trails start at the “Wonderboom”.
- End: depending on the route you choose, the trails will lead you to the Waterfall, Fort or around the “Wonderboom”.
- Distance: Wonderboom Interpretive Trail – 0,5km; Fort Trail – 2,8km; Waterfall & Cave Trail – 0, 5km; Joos Becker Guided Trail – 2,7km; Fort to Waterfall and Cave Trail – 1km; Alternative Waterfall & Cave Trail – 0,3km.
- Duration: depending on the trail chosen, duration can vary from 0.5 – 2 hours.
- Rating: Easy to fairly moderate.
- No Permit needed.
- Opening Hours: Summer (September – April) 07h00 – 18h00; Winter (May – August) 07h00 – 18h00. (Entrance to nature reserve will only be allowed until 1 hour before closing time).
- Features: The trails feature the ruins of the Wonderboom fort and Iron Age and Stone Age archaeological sites.
Take with: sunglasses, good walking shoes, insect repellent, refreshments and water, camera, binoculars. - Please Note: A longer trail around the mountain to the south, which can also be accessed from the Joos Becker caravan park next to the R101. This is a guided trail.
- Paths are not sufficiently marked (signposted) but the routes are easy to follow as they lead into one another and can be varied.
- Highlights: The reserve is known for the 1000year-old fig tree.
Wonderboom Hiking Trails Contact Details:
Tel: (012) 440 8316 / 341 5204
Website: www.tshwane.gov.za/sites/tourism/NatureConservation/Pages/Wonderboom-Nature-Reserve.aspx
Physical Address:
Wonderboom
Pretoria North
Gauteng
