How hard is Wonderboom Nature Reserve?

Wonderboom Nature Reserve is graded moderate over 3.9 km. Difficulty grades are set by the reserve or operator, not a national standard — read the safety note on the listing before you go.

What does Wonderboom Nature Reserve cost?

Entry is listed from R41. Confirm current pricing with the reserve or operator, as fees change.

Where do you park for Wonderboom Nature Reserve?

Parking at the reserve entrance, with free overflow parking across the street at Wonderboom Junction mall.

Gauteng

Wonderboom Nature Reserve

Distance3.9 km
Grademoderate
FeeR41
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A hiker on a footpath below a bushveld koppie near Pretoria — Pretoria region · representative photograph, not this specific trail

Wonderboom Nature Reserve sits within the Magaliesberg range on Pretoria's northern edge, centred on the historic Wonderboom wild fig tree and a restored fort from the Anglo-Boer War. Trails climb from the picnic and braai area up to the fort for hilltop views over the city, with wildlife including zebra along the way. Last entry is an hour before the gate closes, and there are conflicting accounts of whether dogs are permitted, so it's worth confirming with the reserve directly before bringing one.

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How hard is Wonderboom Nature Reserve?: Wonderboom Nature Reserve is graded moderate over 3.9 km. Difficulty grades are set by the reserve or operator, not a national standard — read the safety note on the listing before you go.
What does Wonderboom Nature Reserve cost?: Entry is listed from R41. Confirm current pricing with the reserve or operator, as fees change.
Where do you park for Wonderboom Nature Reserve?: Parking at the reserve entrance, with free overflow parking across the street at Wonderboom Junction mall.

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Nearby on the map

From this pin: Voortrekker Monument Nature Reserve 10 km; Klapperkop Nature Reserve 11 km; Groenkloof Nature Reserve 11 km; Faerie Glen Nature Reserve 14 km.

Voortrekker Monument Nature Reserve

Pretoria · 10 km away

A 340-hectare reserve surrounding the Voortrekker Monument, with hilltop trails, free-roaming game and views over Pretoria.

Klapperkop Nature Reserve

Klapperkop, Pretoria · 11 km away

Official Tshwane reserve: 285 ha, free entrance, 06:00–18:00 year-round. Self-guided hikes permitted. Johann Rissik Drive can be walked, hiked, jogged or cycled. No published trail-kilometre table. Not Groenkloof.

Free entry
06:00–18:00 year-round.

Groenkloof Nature Reserve

Groenkloof, Pretoria · 11 km away

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.

Faerie Glen Nature Reserve

Faerie Glen, Pretoria · 14 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

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.