Burning in Melville Koppies reveals new life
Take the self-guided 3km historical walk, hike 5km, or any pathway around the Koppies. Alternatively, schedule a tour starting at exactly 08:00.
The grassland sections of Melville Koppies are burnt in August to keep the grassland from turning into a forest and encourage fresh growth.
Other lives are revealed in the burnt areas. The Koppies were home to Johannesburg’s earliest farmers hundreds of years ago.
They farmed cattle and goats and built stone walls around their homesteads and at the base of their houses. Visit Melville Koppies soon and see if you can spot the remains of these stone walls dotted across the northern slopes.
Residents can visit the Koppies on a Sunday between 08:00 and 11:00.
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Take the self-guided 3km historical walk, hike 5km, or any pathway around the Koppies. Alternatively, schedule a tour starting at exactly 08:00.
Residents can join an 8km historical hike across the Koppies on September 24.
Book a guided tour on 079 532 0083 at R100 per person.
Self-guided hikes cost R90 per person and R50 for children under 18.
For more information, contact wendavid@mweb.co.za or 079 532 0083.
