so it’s not the ideal place to spend the entire day especially for us muslim cos obviously the restaurant is not halaal and neither is the environment muslim friendly  (the faint music and the smell of bacon … no no

  However i would definitely suggest it for a bucket list tick

And more so if u always wanted to visit the eifel tower

So there’s this mini eifel towel and a bench under neath
With views of the dams
And flowers oh so pretty

It’s a beautiful place to sit just for an hour with the hubby or wifey (if you a guy reading this)

Aaaaaandd
It’s the best backdrop for selfies !!!!
(Astagh I’m not encouraging selfies )

Engrave your name on a lock as well just like in Paris (my suggestion …
bring your own lock . The locks here  cost r120 upwards depending on size ) (I’d rather buy food for that amount )

Based in hartebeerspoort so I suggest u check out my other posts to see what else u can do in this area so u not travelling aaaaall this way
Cos like I said all u need is an hour or so to get the most of this place (selfies included )

Hours
Monday – Sunday
7:30 – 17:00

Address
Hartbeespoort Aquarium
R511 R27
Hartbeespoort
0216

U know those
*ok let’s go somewhere just the 2 of us *
Conversation…

And then u stuck scratching your head where …where oh where can we go

That’s not a mall
Not busy
And not far from jhb
And you end up just going somewhere to eat and then back home cos you can’t think of anywhere nice

Well have you heard of ” The Wilds”
Within easy reach of the city centre there is a place to enjoy a walk in the heart of nature. The Wilds is the place.. this inner city indigenous park is in a beautiful condition. paved footpaths that explore every area of the reserve and an exploratory stroll . Whether u a  hiker or not ul enjoy this walk up the cliff . With benches every now to rest a bit and continue to the top .
Keeping walking upwards it’s worth it .
Once u reach the top the view is amazing .
Overlooking the city with jacaranda trees in between .

Wear comfy shoes and don’t forget your water.
Best is to come early so u not hiking in the heat .

If u prefer not to hike well theres the picnic area at the bottom
With perfect manicured lawns
Pack a picnic basket and a few boards
Games and u good to go.

Rumour has it that the wilds is apparently a dangerous place but we’ve been there on a Sunday and I beg to differ

There were a few fellow hikers as well as a teeny group of people having a picnic

I suggest leave ur valuables in the car
There is a security at the car park if that gives u a lil peace of mind ..

I think the only time you should stay away is if u the only people there..

Now what u waiting for go pack a picnic basket and head to Houghton drive lenasia