Hennops Hiking Trail

Fortunately, both Ruth and I love hiking or 'Tramping' as the Kiwis say. It is awesome to have a partner you can share your loves with to say the least. Ruth and I have been on many a hiking trail in quite a few countries now. Last Sunday, we drove 45mins North of Johannesburg to the Hennops River. This isn't too far from the Magaliesberg Mountains, west of Pretoria or Tshwane as it is now known.I found this hiking trail on the internet. It is a private trail that cost R45 per person per day. Kruger Park was R35 per person per day! Anyway, there are some great 'Braai' (BBQ) facilities next to the river so would make an awesome place to go for a hike and a Braai.......



The hike was 11km and for the sick, lame and lazy, there is a 6.5km hike.... And yes, we do have a car, but hiking is better....

As you can see by the photos, most of the grass has been burnt off. We have had around 3 rainfalls in nearly 4 months. The Highveld is known for its long dry winters. The big rains will only come at around October. This is when the Highveld really comes to life. Mind you the sap is rising in the trees and plants as we speak....... The bud are already coming out.

At the end of the trail, you have to cross the Hennops river to get back to the carpark. There is a weird cable-car contraption you have to sit in and pull yourself across..... As you can see by the above photo, I wasn't scared....

But Ruth was a bit 'Edgy'.....