Membership and Activities

Membership Fees

Persons 60 years and older

R200pa

Others

R250pa

Benefits of Membership:

Card holding members plus 1 adults and 2 children under the age of 18 years are entitled to 2 days entrance free visits (during the membership period) to each of:

  • Rietvlei Nature Reserve
  • Groenkloof Nature Reserve
  • Wonderboom Nature Reserve
  • Rooihuiskraal
  • Faerie Glen Nature Reserve

Other Benefits:

  • Preferential booking for hikes
  • Overnight accommodation at Jackal’s Den within the Reserve. (Accommodation Fees apply). Enquiries at secretary@friendsofrietvlei.org

Activities:

  • Guided hikes on a regular basis. Not for children under 12 years of age. (Enquiries at hike@friendsofrietvlei.org)
  • A Saturday work session once a month within the Reserve 
  • There is also a Wednesday work group who meet at Jackal’s Den every Wednesday from 08h00 to 13h00. Any members who are able to attend are welcome.

An Activity Schedule is provided annually to members which covers the above and special events taking place throughout the year (e.g. Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and others)

Jackal’s Den/ Jakkalsgat offers basic overnight self-catering accommodation to members. It has 2 bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, and sleeps 4 people. One room has a double bed and the other a double bunk bed. There are battery driven LED lights and solar geyser. It is not serviced. Booking and fee details can be obtained from secretary@friendsofrietvlei.org 

For more information on the Reserve please see