From The Lookout Point You Can See
Forever And Ever
Rietfontein Nature
Reserve is about 24km north of Johannesburg CBD in the small suburb of
Paulshof. This 25 hectare indigenous green space with its quartzite koppie evokes
in all visitors a feeling of being in the country.
Home to duiker, klipspringer, rock koppies and a myriad of birds!
Rietfontein has an educational centre and an outdoor classroom.
One can book for guided walks on a 2km walking trail with a gentle climb to the lookout point and a meander around the perimeter of the reserve and learn more about this untouched gem within our city.
Birds and Animals In The Reserve
On the trail one might come across the following birds and animals:
Spotted Eagle Owl, Bulbul, Olive Thrush, Sacred Ibis, Speckled Pigeon, Collared
Barbet, Glossy Starling, Grey Go Away Bird, Hadeda, Sparrow, Hedgehog,
Mongoose, Duiker, Blesbok. Klipspringer, Spotted Genet.
Friends of Rietfontein is a volunteer body that helps to protect,
preserve and promote the Rietfontein Nature Reserve in Paulshof, Johannesburg
and is a collaboration between City Parks, Free Me (Wildlife Rehabilitation
Centre), Paulshof Residents and Ratepayers Association, and Bush Encounters.
Community Spirit
Friends of Rietfontein held a very enjoyable and successful community event
on Saturday afternoon with a wonderful walk.
Sponsors Lanzerac, De Krans and Century
21 Property
Participants were treated to a delicious cheese and wine tasting kindly sponsored by
Lanzerac, De Krans and Century 21 Property, Paulshof Estate Agents.
The Friends of Rietfontein
now have more members and are ecstatic that each experience in the reserve grows
awareness to protect and preserve this special indigenous green lung in our
city.
Bookings: JCPEvents Department, Johannesburg City Parks
Telephone: 011 712 6600/4
