The majestic Voortrekker Monument is situated in the northern part of South Africa in the Pretoria region in a nature reserve. It is a unique Monument which commemorates the Pioneer history of Southern Africa and the history of the Afrikaner and is situated in a beautiful setting.

Today it is the most visited heritage site of its kind in Gauteng and one of the top ten cultural historical visitor attractions in the country.

The Monument also manages the Erfenisstigting (Heritage Foundation) and various other monuments and cultural historical sites country-wide.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Voortrekker Monument is located inside a diverse Game reserve
Summary of Game
 

 

 

Burchell's Zebra
There are currently 8 zebras originally from the SA Lombard nature reserve and 1 stallion from PMP in Pretoria.


Bles buck
There are about 35 bles buck on the site. They prefer open, short grass veldt as a habitat.

Mountain Reedbuck
The reserve currently has 30. They are from the Rustenburg Nature Reserve. They are a very shy type of antelope that avoid human contact but are good viewing for quiet hikers.

Springbuck
They were settled here in August 2002 from Standerton. There are 7 rams and 21 ewes of differing ages.

Impala
A herd of 30 have been on the site since 2002 and are originally from the Soutpansberg district in Limpopo. They prefer to graze in the thick bushes on the eastern side of the site.

Black wildebeest
One bull and two cows were donated to the reserve by E Oppenheimer & sons during June 2004. One bull and four cows were also settled on the reserve in July 2007 and was transferred from the Rietvleidam.

Red Hartbeest
The reserve obtained one bull and three cows through an exchange scheme during July 2004

Bush buck
One ram and one ewe were donated to the reserve by the De Beers Trust during September 2004
 

Other
Smaller mammals such as white and black-tailed mongoose, small spotted genet, rock hyrax, scrub hare, cane rats, hedgehogs and porcupines are endemic and common. There are too many black-backed jackals. African wild cats and caracal have already been seen here.

Activities
Hiking and cycling trails:
The mountain bike trails accommodate all levels from Competition style, Intermediate to Novice. Road-bikers and hybrid-cyclists are also very welcome to come and exercise on the more than 10 km of tarred roads on our site. All the routes start at the Voortrekker Monument parking area, where you can safely park your vehicle before taking a trail.
Home to a rich diversity of indigenous plant and animal life, this is a nature lovers' paradise where you are most likely to encounter zebra and other game species at each turn. While soaking up the history of the Voortrekker Monument and Fort Schanskop, you will be confronted with technical single-track paths with steep up-hills and tricky descents.
The lower slopes are nicely wooded, while the upper slopes are more exposed, affording panoramic views of the surrounding areas and Pretoria.

Bird Whatching
Horse Riding

Ox wagon rides:
Take a step back in time and go for a ride on an ox wagon. Be a part of the experience and ride on an ox wagon like the Voortrekkers. The wagons that are used all date from pre 1870 to the early 1900's