Faerie Glen Nature Reserve
Faerie Glen is a City of Tshwane nature reserve on January Masilela Drive, not a private lodge and not Groenkloof. Listings: Faerie Glen Nature Reserve and the picnic site (same gate).
- Hours
- Gate 06:00–18:00. Last entry 17:00. Cashless.
- Fee
- R23
- Dogs
- On a leash, with a Tshwane dog permit
- Parking
- Entrance on January Masilela Drive, Faerie Glen, between Lynnwood Road and Atterbury Road.
- Phone
- 012 358 1510
| Place | What | Fee | Hours | Dogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faerie Glen Nature Reserve | Three official walks | R23 | Gate 06:00–18:00. Last entry 17:00. Cashless. | Permit |
| Faerie Glen Nature Reserve Picnic Site | Informal picnic, no braai | R23 | Gate 06:00–18:00. Last entry 17:00. Cashless. | Permit |
Faerie Glen hiking trail
Faerie Glen hiking trail on this guide means Tshwane’s three official walks at the same January Masilela Drive gate: Hadeda 2.9km easy, Acacia 2.5km medium, and Kiepersol 4.1km hard. We do not add those into one invented loop. Informal picnic only — no braais. This is not Fairy Glen private game reserve.
Official facts
Tshwane: the land was part of the farm Hartbeespoort, given to Pretoria as public open space in 1973. The Bronberg was declared a critically endangered ecosystem in 2011. Two vegetation types sit in the valley: Gold Reef Mountain Bushveld and Marikana Thornveld. The nature reserve was proclaimed in 2014. Impala, red hartebeest and zebra were introduced afterwards, with birdlife and smaller mammals.
Official trails: Hadeda 2.9km (easy), Acacia 2.5km (medium), Kiepersol 4.1km (hard). Two wooden bird lookouts. Informal picnic — picnics only, no braais. Gate 06:00–18:00, last entry 17:00. Phone 012 358 1510.
Fee, dogs, picnic
The reserve is cashless. The tariff table on the Tshwane page is valid 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027: adults R23. Season tickets and a dog permit (R151, max two dogs) sit on the same table. Nature Conservation notes that Tshwane tariffs can change, and the gate wins if the website is behind.
Dogs need a permit issued at the cashier — about three days, with an ID photo and a copy of your ID. Do not treat this as a walk-up dog park. Groups larger than 20 must book. No alcohol, gazebos, church groups or loud noise.
Friends of Faerie Glen (named on the official page) publish their own winter opening and a membership card. We do not put their booking email on the listing. Use the Tshwane page and the gate for the walk.
Official pages
- Faerie Glen Nature Reserve (City of Tshwane)
- Tshwane Nature Conservation
- Friends of the Faerie Glen Nature Reserve
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Questions
- Where is the Faerie Glen hiking trail?
- On January Masilela Drive in Pretoria East. Tshwane names three official walks: Hadeda 2.9km easy, Acacia 2.5km medium, and Kiepersol 4.1km hard. Gate 06:00–18:00, last entry 17:00. Cashless. This is not Fairy Glen private game reserve.
- How much is Faerie Glen Nature Reserve?
- The City of Tshwane page lists cashless tariffs from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027: adults (18+) R23, pensioners and people with disabilities R12, schoolchildren (7–17) R12, preschool (3–6) R6. Tshwane says if the website and the gate differ, the gate prevails.
- What are the hiking trails at Faerie Glen?
- Tshwane names three: Hadeda Trail 2.9km (easy), Acacia Trail 2.5km (medium; the official page spells it Acacia Trial), and Kiepersol Trail 4.1km (hard). We do not add those into one invented 10km loop.
- Can you take dogs to Faerie Glen Nature Reserve?
- Yes, on a leash, with a valid permit. Tshwane: apply at the cashier with an ID photo, a copy of your ID and proof of payment. Permits take about three days. The 2026/27 dog permit is R151 for the calendar year, maximum two dogs per person.