A little something for everyone
Children just a little taller than their parent’s knees become explorers as they dart along, spotting shongololos.
It’s not often that one place can satisfy many diverse needs.
Melville Koppies Central tries to do that.
For the fitness fanatics, its 5km trail takes visitors through its varied vegetation types: in and out of grassland and forested areas, down to the river and up to quartzite ridges with views right across Johannesburg.
Or the heritage trail that can give you insights into very early Johannesburg.
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Children just a little taller than their parents’ knees become explorers as they dart along, spotting shongololos, unearthing scorpions under rocks and trying their hand at grinding on the grinding stones near the lecture hut.
It’s a perfect place for all manner of students, sometimes to study, other times just to relax.
On October 10, an architecture student wandered the Koppies to find a spot where she could situate an imagined, sustainable cabin that would be protected from the harsh summer sun and the bitter winds of winter.
Melville Koppies Central (Nature Reserve and Heritage Site) is open every Sunday from 08:00 to 11:30.
There is no need to pre-book.
The entry fee is R80 for adults and R40 for children.
All income is used for the maintenance and security of the Koppies.
Security on the Koppies is provided for and visitors are asked to park opposite the entrance at Marks Park in Judith Road, Emmarentia.
For more information, contact wendavid@mweb.co.za or visit www.mk.org.za
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