Klapperkop, Pretoria · Gauteng

Klapperkop Nature Reserve

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  • Hours06:00–18:00 year-round.
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A hiker on a footpath below a bushveld koppie near Pretoria
Pretoria region · representative photograph, not this specific trail

Klapperkop Nature Reserve is a 285-hectare City of Tshwane reserve on Johann Rissik Drive. Official coordinates S25 46 49 E28 12 36. Fort Klapperkop (completed January 1898) sits inside the reserve. The City page: visitors can walk, hike, jog or cycle Johann Rissik Drive; self-guided hikes are permitted. Hours September–April and May–August: 06:00–18:00. Tariffs: free entrance. Directions: R21 from Fountains Circle, turn into Johann Rissik Drive; entrance about 900 m from the turn-off. Bookings and enquiries 012 358 1757 / 1753 / 8188. The City page does not publish a named trail-kilometre table or a dog rule. This is not Groenkloof Nature Reserve next door.

Before you go, read Klapperkop Nature Reserve guide.

Questions

What does Klapperkop Nature Reserve cost?
Klapperkop Nature Reserve has no listed entry fee. Parking, permits or seasonal charges can still apply — confirm with the operator before you go.
When is Klapperkop Nature Reserve open?
06:00–18:00 year-round.
Where do you park for Klapperkop Nature Reserve?
Johann Rissik Drive. Official directions: take the R21 from Fountains Circle, turn into Johann Rissik Drive; the entrance is about 900 m from the turn-off.

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Nearby on the map

From this pin: Groenkloof Nature Reserve (same gate); Voortrekker Monument Nature Reserve 3.3 km; Faerie Glen Nature Reserve 8.8 km; Moreleta Kloof Nature Reserve 9.1 km.

A hiker on a footpath below a bushveld koppie near Pretoria
Pretoria region · representative photo, not this trail

Groenkloof Nature Reserve

Groenkloof, Pretoria · same gate

Africa’s first proclaimed game sanctuary: official red, white and yellow day trails (1.3–10.5km), 5km from Pretoria centre, cash-free, last entry an hour before close.

  • Gates 06:00–18:00. Last entry one hour before close. Cash-free.
A hiker on a footpath below a bushveld koppie near Pretoria
Pretoria region · representative photo, not this trail

Voortrekker Monument Nature Reserve

Pretoria · 3.3 km away

A 340-hectare reserve surrounding the Voortrekker Monument, with hilltop trails, free-roaming game and views over Pretoria.
A hiker on a footpath below a bushveld koppie near Pretoria
Pretoria region · representative photo, not this trail

Faerie Glen Nature Reserve

Faerie Glen, Pretoria · 8.8 km away

Official Tshwane reserve on the Bronberg: Hadeda 2.9km easy, Acacia 2.5km medium, Kiepersol 4.1km hard. Cashless. Adults R23 (1 July 2026–30 June 2027). Last entry 17:00. Dogs only with a permit.

  • Dogs OK
  • Gate 06:00–18:00. Last entry 17:00. Cashless.
Entry from R23
A hiker on a footpath below a bushveld koppie near Pretoria
Pretoria region · representative photo, not this trail

Moreleta Kloof Nature Reserve

Moreleta Park, Pretoria · 9.1 km away · easy

Free Tshwane hike in Moreleta Park: official City page, no admission fee, 06:00–18:00. Named walks Rademeyer 1.5km, Duiker 2.8km, Suikerbos 3.32km. No dogs, no bikes, no picnics or braais. Not Faerie Glen.

  • No dogs
  • Free entry
  • 06:00–18:00 all year. Friends page: last entry 17:00.

Hike at your own risk. Trail conditions change — weather, fire damage, water crossings and rockfalls can make a route unsafe with little or no notice. Distance, difficulty and other details here are compiled from public sources and may be outdated. Always verify current conditions with the relevant park or reserve authority before setting out, and hike within your own ability.