Appreciate the culture and history of Melville Koppies
Recent visitors to Melville Koppies were thrilled to experience the culture and history of Melville Koppies.
A Zulu teacher was keen to bring her learners to see artefacts and tools that were used by the Tswana/Sotho-speaking people that once lived on the Koppies and to get them to try grinding sorghum on the grindstones.
Another group of friends happily shared their knowledge passed down from generations with a Melville Koppies guide.
Melville Koppies is open every Sunday morning from 08:00 to 11:30.
Choose from a self-guided 5km scenic hiking trail or 3km self-guided Heritage Trail or join a 90-minute guided tour starting at 08:30 sharp from the reception hut in Judith Road.
Please book via email to wendavid@mweb.co.za or take a map of the numerous paths and just explore wherever your feet take you.
You can also join the 8km hike on the first Sunday of every month leaving at 08:00 sharp. The hike includes Melville Koppies Central and East and you must be reasonably fit.
Cost is R80 for adults and R40 for children. There is also a season ticket for a year available at R500 per adult. These are not transferable.
Security on the Koppies is provided; park in secure parking opposite the entrance at Marks Park in Judith Road, Emmarentia.
Contact wendavid@mweb.co.za to find out more or visit the website or Facebook for more detailed information about the history and what you can see.
