Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve

Beautiful Reserve! The drive was nice but to do the full 67 Kms turn left at the stop sign first. A simple sign or arrow would help! The only nice toilets are at the main picnic site before the long drive and they looked fairly recently renovated. The advertised picnic area halfway through the drive is not open so also, no toilets there either. Birding was nice as well.

The reserve was well worth a visit and an easy distance from home. We had a good experience. The staff at the gate were friendly and welcoming. Ensure you receive the information booklet on entry. We did the Cheetah 🐆 4.5km hike. For novices a good distance. We also elected to do the walk early to avoid the heat and late afternoon storms. The only criticism was lack of consistent signage on how to get to the start of the trail. The views were amazing and with all the rain so much green as far as the eye could see. Sadly the museum was closed, hopefully it will be reopened at some point. The ablutions appear to have been recently renovated, and clean. No visible litter which was so pleasing. If you plan on including a picnic, remember you need to include drinking water amongst your supplies and what you bring in you need to take out. We elected not to do the tourist drive this time. For noting its 66 km one directional and can take up to 3 hours at the 50 km speed limit. So planning your day is recommend.

Rest rooms are clean equipped with tissues and soap. Cheetah trail is beautiful just needs maintaining. It has overgrown shrubs better wear long pants to avoid bites. Braise yourself for a bit of up and down hill🤣🤣

Went to Suikebosrand for a hike on the 3rd of Jan. We did the 10km and it was challenging at times but overall a beautiful walk. The hike took 4/5 hours. The bathrooms were clean and the staff were all friendly. Rose who was at the main gate was just a superstar. My only note is that I do wish that distance markers were along the route or even just a half way mark. Also, if you think you have enough to stay hydrated, double it. There are no shops near by. Beautiful reserve, will definitely go again.

Certainly worth adding to anybody bucket list for hiking trails to be explored. The hiking trails are easy to follow and rather challenging from a fitness perspective but the breath taking veiws provided the perfect offset. Enough secured parking and the amenities are well looked after and clean.

Big skies, long loops, and the feeling you’ve actually left the city. We did one of the shorter circular hikes and still got broad grassland views, antelope sightings, and that quiet you only get when the road noise drops away. Trails are well marked and the gradients are honest but manageable. Take plenty of water, a hat, and decent shoes—there’s limited shade on the ridges. Facilities at the gates are basic but fine. If you like the idea of a “proper” hike without a long drive, this is an easy yes.

Nature is gorgeous 😍, maintenance needs to be done to infrastructure. Safe ride, tar roads all the way. Don't need a 4x4. We went birding 🦉

Ok don't expect shops etc, so pack snacks and drinks for yourself. For R207.00 in total for 2 Adults and 2 children, then go for an awesome 66km game drive. Mostly buck, but it's a proper 2 hour chilled drive. Bathrooms are not to bad, you will survive. They will definitely see me again. O there are proper hikes to if thats more your thing.