Gauteng hiking is mostly day hikes, but some excellent ones exist within the metro and just outside.
Top Trails
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden — Roodepoort. Easy trails, Witpoortjie Waterfall, verreaux's eagle breeding site. Free entry (with trail permit).
Suikerbosrand Hiking Trail — Heidelberg. Two-day overnight trail through grassland and rocky hills. Popular and well-maintained.
Magaliesberg — Tonquani Gorge — Day hike through a narrow sandstone gorge. Swim in pools, climb rock faces. Excellent for a day trip.
Rietvlei — Birding Trails — Easy trails around the dam. Good for beginners.
Dinokeng — Walking Trails — Game on foot (guided only). Different experience from driving.
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