“Yes, it’s safe to walk (and to walk alone) in Melville Koppies Nature Reserve,” says Wendy Carstens, Friends of Melville Koppies chairperson. Open every Sunday morning from 8-11.30am, “we have four VAST Security guards, one Beagle Watch security guard and one conservation guard on duty for this period to ensure your safety.”
Self-guide yourself on a hike from 500m to 5km. Attend their monthly activities: storytelling on the 2nd Sunday of the month (next one 13 April) and an 8km guided hike on the last Sunday of the month (next one 27 April). Charge is R100pp, U18-R50, U5-free. Book a personalised guided tour (079 532 0083) and learn about the heritage and much, much more.
Safe parking opposite the entrance to Melville Koppies at Marks Park Sports Club in Judith Road, Emmarentia. All income used for conservation of the Koppies. More details: wendavid@mweb.co.za 079 532 0083 and www.mk.org.za