Faerie Glen Nature Reserve

City of Tshwane: Faerie Glen Nature Reserve was part of the farm Hartbeespoort, given to Pretoria as public open space in 1973. The Bronberg is a critically endangered ecosystem (2011). Gold Reef Mountain Bushveld and Marikana Thornveld. Proclaimed a nature reserve in 2014; impala, red hartebeest and zebra were introduced afterwards. Official hiking trails: Hadeda 2.9km (easy), Acacia Trail 2.5km (medium; official page spells it Acacia Trial), Kiepersol 4.1km (hard). Informal picnic, no braais. Dogs on a leash with a permit issued at the cashier (about three days). Gate 06:00–18:00; last entry 17:00. Cashless. Adult entrance R23 from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 — Tshwane says if the web figure differs from the gate, the gate prevails. Groups larger than 20 must book. No alcohol, gazebos, church groups or loud noise. January Masilela Drive, Faerie Glen. Phone 012 358 1510. This is not Fairy Glen private game reserve.

Faerie Glen hiking trail

Faerie Glen hiking trail on this listing means Tshwane’s three official walks: Hadeda 2.9km easy, Acacia 2.5km medium, and Kiepersol 4.1km hard. We do not add those into one invented loop. This is not Fairy Glen private game reserve.

Faerie Glen Nature Reserve trails

Faerie Glen Nature Reserve trails are the same three Tshwane walks at the January Masilela Drive gate. Informal picnic only — no braais. Gate 06:00–18:00, last entry 17:00. Cashless.

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Questions

Are dogs allowed at Faerie Glen Nature Reserve?

Dogs are allowed at Faerie Glen Nature Reserve. Check the listing for leash or permit rules — some reserves need a SANParks My Activity permit or restrict dogs to one section.

What does Faerie Glen Nature Reserve cost?

Entry is listed from R23. Confirm current pricing with the reserve or operator, as fees change.

When is Faerie Glen Nature Reserve open?

Gate 06:00–18:00. Last entry 17:00. Cashless.

Where do you park for Faerie Glen Nature Reserve?

Entrance on January Masilela Drive, Faerie Glen, between Lynnwood Road and Atterbury Road.

Where is the Faerie Glen hiking trail?

Faerie Glen hiking trail on this listing means Tshwane’s three official walks on January Masilela Drive: 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.

Where are Faerie Glen Nature Reserve trails?

Faerie Glen Nature Reserve trails are the same three Tshwane walks at the January Masilela Drive gate: Hadeda 2.9km easy, Acacia 2.5km medium, and Kiepersol 4.1km hard. Informal picnic only — no braais.