Recent visitors to Melville Koppies were thrilled to experience the culture and history the place has to offer.

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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 from 08:00 to 11:30.

Visitors can choose from a self-guided 5km scenic hiking trail or 3km self-guided Heritage Trail.

Alternatively, hikers can join a 90-minute guided tour starting at 08:30 sharp from the reception hut in Judith Road.

Bookings for the guided hike can be done via email on wendavid@mweb.co.za.

Outdoor enthusiasts can also take a map of the numerous paths and just explore wherever their feet take them.

The first Sunday of every month will also feature an 8km hike which will leave at 08:00.

The hike includes Melville Koppies Central and East and hikers must be reasonably fit.

The entrance is R80 for adults and R40 for children R40.

Security on the Koppies is provided and visitors can park in secure parking opposite the entrance at Marks Park in Judith Road, Emmarentia.

For more information, residents can contact wendavid@mweb.co.za or visit check out www.mk.org.za