Besoek die Kloofendal-natuurreservaat langs Galenalaan, noord van Horison aan die westekant van Christiaan de Wetweg in Kloofendal, Roodepoort. Die omheinde reservaat van 110 ha huisves 'n groot verskeidenheid voels, insekte en klein diertjies en is slegs sowat 25 km van die Johannesburgse middestad af. Besoekers kan saamstap op een van die wandelpaaie. Min mense is daarvan bewus dat die reservaat nie net om sy natuurskoon, dierelewe en amfiteater bekend is nie, maar dat die myn waar die eerste goud in die omgewing gevind en ontgin is ook in die reservaat l Tydens begeleide staptoere stel geoloe besoekers bekend aan die gebied se geologie. 'n Besoek aan die binnenshuise mynmuseum is 'n belewenis. 

The walks can be self guided or one can join one of the excellent trails lead by a qualified field guide. It is advisable to check that the reserve is open before planning a visit as during the winter months it can be closed due to fire hazard. 

Kloofendal Nature Reserve was founded on the site of the first payable gold mining operation of 1884 (this was prior to the main reefs being discovered). The old shafts have been restored and are national monuments, open to view. The wildlife is generally of the smaller variety, the main attraction being the pristine vegetation contained by the reserve. Walking trails traverse the area. The facility is also occasionally offered as a live music venue. It closes from May to September due to the high risk of veld (bush) fires during this time. No prior notification is required to gain access, which is free.  Open Mon - Fri from 9am-5pm.  Tel: 011-470-3639 (Parks board).

There is a bird hide at the small dam on the reserve and a while spent here can be well worth while. The wildlife on the reserve is restricted to smaller creatures but it is surprisingly varied. Many tree species have their home on the reserve.

The reserve also is home to the geological site of Confidence Reef. This enclosed area can only be visited by special arrangement. Contact the reserve for more information.

Take a picnic and enjoy the day out. Explore the paths that crisscross the reserve. Visit the bird hide and spy on our feathered friends.
     
Contacts
Johannesburg City Parks - Under whose jurisdiction the park falls
011 712 6600

To use the braai facilities in the reserve they must be booked through Mimmi 011 712 6664.  The security guard has been told to ask for your receipt

Friends of Kloofendal
 
Alien Invasive Vegetation Hack & litter removal is scheduled for the second Saturday morning every month meeting in the Kloofendal parking lot at 08h30. Learn which are the main alien invasive plants and what they look like. For more information, please contact Doreen Wood tel 011-679-3478 cell 082-341-5902. We need your help.
 
Fees for Guided Walks Morning Walks – approximately 2 hours.
 FroK members R20
 Non-members R30
 Children 12 yrs and less R10
Fees for Nocturnal Events: Presentation & Walk
Duration: approximately 3 hours
 FroK members: R30
 Non-members: R40
 Children 12 yrs & less: R15
 Security guard: R10 per car
Fee for Spider Course R150 per person payable on the day of the course
Please book with Karin Spottiswoode to assist with numbers?
Tel 011-674-2980, Cell 072-595-6991
            
Guided walks for private groups (e.g. bird club, hiking club, church group, school group) can be arranged through Karin Spottiswoode.
Entry into the reserve is for free.
There are picnic and ablution facilities.
AIMS OF “FRIENDS OF KLOOFENDAL”
• To preserve this pristine bit of indigenous Highveld (110 ha.)
• To protect, care for and maintain the Kloofendal Nature Reserve and the Confidence Reef, site of first underground mining of gold in the Witwatersrand
• To make aware and educate the public of our natural heritage and amazing biodiversity of plants and animals which occur in the reserve.
• Enjoy its safe use – a security guard, employed by Joburg City Parks, is on duty every day
 
Friends of Kloofendal membership application forms are available by email from Karin Spottiswoode at sspotty@pixie.co.za