Tips and tricks for making your child’s school holidays a fun one
Melville Koppies invites parents to bring their children for enrichment in nature this school holiday.
Make the most of the school holidays at Melville Koppies. For working parents, the mid-year school holidays can be a stressful time. Many don’t have leave or the means to go away.
Melville Koppies offers the perfect local escape – bring your family on a Sunday morning between 08:00 and 11:30.
Enjoy a refreshing hike in the wide-open spaces. Race your young ones up the hill, join in a treasure hunt, and take in the breathtaking views of Joburg from the top of the Koppies.
There will be storytelling on July 13 from 09:00 to 09:30, suitable for all ages, as well as a range of self-guided trails from 500m to 5km. These take you through grassland, forest and alongside the spruit. By the end of your visit, it’ll feel like you’ve taken a holiday.
You can also book a guided tour on 079 532 0083 to learn about the Koppies’ three billion-year-old rocks, the history of its earliest inhabitants, and more.
Safe parking is available opposite the entrance at Marks Park Sports Club in Judith Road, Emmarentia. Entry is R100 for adults, R50 for under-18s, and free for under-5s. Season tickets cost R500 for adults and R250 for under-18s.
All proceeds go towards conserving the Koppies. For more information, contact wendavid@mweb.co.za or 079 532 0083, or visit www.mk.org.za
