{"id":1544,"date":"2019-05-25T09:00:05","date_gmt":"2019-05-25T07:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/?p=1544"},"modified":"2019-05-09T12:05:40","modified_gmt":"2019-05-09T10:05:40","slug":"9-pet-friendly-hikes-walking-trails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/9-pet-friendly-hikes-walking-trails\/","title":{"rendered":"9 pet-friendly hikes and walking trails"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243;][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.2.2&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Posted<\/span>\u00a0by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getaway.co.za\/author\/ntokozomayekiso\/\">Ntokozo Mayekiso<\/a> on 15 August 2017<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furry friends make the best outdoor companions. Thankfully, there\u2019s no shortage of pet-friendly hikes in South Africa. So get out those walking shoes and grab a handful of dog biscuits. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Kranskloof, Magaliesberg<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level Easy to moderate<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price R20 per dog and R60 per person.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact 0145350014 or 0789766723, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.footprint.co.za\/kranskloof_magaliesberg.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">footprint.co.za<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1547\" src=\"https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Magaliesberg_Saamrus_Teagan-Cunniffe-1024x675-1024x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Magaliesberg_Saamrus_Teagan-Cunniffe-1024x675.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Magaliesberg_Saamrus_Teagan-Cunniffe-1024x675-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Magaliesberg_Saamrus_Teagan-Cunniffe-1024x675-768x506.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saamrus is another pet-friendly address in Magaliesberg \u2013 and it\u2019s romantic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to flex your athleticism with your puppies, the pet-friendly <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.footprint.co.za\/kranskloof_magaliesberg.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kranskloof Hiking Trail<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is perfect. It offers challenging hikes for dog-owners and moderate hiking and walking trails to suit your four-legged companions. Pet-friendly accommodation is also offered, along with pool facilities. The area has streams sandwiched by pristine mountains for your viewing pleasure. Note that dogs must be on a leash at all times, and bookings for accommodation are to be done three weeks in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Buffalo Gorge, Middleburg<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level Moderate to strenuous<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price Entrance is free for dogs, but only a maximum of two dogs per person is allowed. R50 per person.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact 0835289586, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.buffalogorge.co.za\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buffalogorge.co.za<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1548\" src=\"https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Buffalo-Gorge.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Buffalo-Gorge.png 512w, https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Buffalo-Gorge-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Buffalo-Gorge-510x317.png 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pintaram.com\/u\/aliwopwop\/1420507619819250672_2270845666\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@aliwopwop<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.buffalogorge.co.za\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buffalo Gorge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is perfect for bike-riding while watching over your pets. They also offer mountain biking, horse riding, abseiling, rock-climbing, and paint-balling as part of their activities. If you plan to stay for a day or two there are various camping options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Newlands Forest, Cape Town<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level Easy<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price Daily Permit is R60 and the annual permit is R250 per year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact 0217120527 or 0217127471, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanparks.org\/parks\/table_mountain\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sanparks.org<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1549\" src=\"https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Newlands-Forest-Nazzy-Afrogeh-Instagram.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"605\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Newlands-Forest-Nazzy-Afrogeh-Instagram.png 605w, https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Newlands-Forest-Nazzy-Afrogeh-Instagram-300x192.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BW79MGkD0JM\/?taken-at=2161462\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nazzy Afrogheh<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanparks.org\/parks\/table_mountain\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newlands Forest<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a pet-friendly hiking trail with beautiful views of Cape Town\u2019s renowned Table Mountain. If pet-owners are looking for an easy-going trail to get in some exercise before the start of the day, or perhaps a lovely walk to cool off from the hustle and bustle of the office, then the Newlands Forest in Cape Town is a good choice to relieve some stress \u2013 don\u2019t forget your furry friend!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Huddle Park Golf and Recreation, Johannesburg<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level Easy<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price R100 per person, plus additional charge of R50 for August 2017. In September 2017, R150 per person, plus additional charge of R50 for more than two pets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact 0116406693, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/huddlepark.com\/Pages\/DOG-WALKING.asp\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">huddlepark.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1550\" src=\"https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Huddle-Park-Golf-and-Recreation-Stefanie-Pratten-Instagram.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"596\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Huddle-Park-Golf-and-Recreation-Stefanie-Pratten-Instagram.png 596w, https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Huddle-Park-Golf-and-Recreation-Stefanie-Pratten-Instagram-300x233.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BXjExZuhhXu\/?taken-at=238918632\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stefanie Pratten<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Huddle Park Golf and Recreation offers pet-owners and their pets easy going walking trails to occupy their time. Trails range from two and a half kilometres to five kilometres in distance. The newly established dog-walking area is open to the public in summer and winter from 6:30 to 18:00 and 7:00 to 17:00, respectively. What\u2019s more, for regulars who travel as a family of two people and two dogs at minimum, unlimited dog-walking memberships are available at a fee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Constantia Nek, Cape Town<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level Easy<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price The entrance fee is payable at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens: R60 for adults and R30 for students (with students cards). R15 for ages six to 17. Free for senior citizens and those below age six on Tuesdays that don\u2019t fall on public holidays senior citizens (must present ID).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact 012 428 9111, or see <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.za\/maps\/place\/Constantia+Nek+Parking,+Hout+Bay+Road,+Cape+Town\/@-34.011526,18.4032344,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m25!1m17!4m16!1m6!1m2!1s0x1dcc42a862facc79:0x1b7c8ad971eaa566!2sKirstenbosch+National+Botanical+Garden,+Rhodes+Drive,+Newlands,+Cape+Town!2m2!1d18.432722!2d-33.9875011!1m6!1m2!1s0x1dcc6838ecbf4875:0xc84c4ed7cd018562!2sConstantia+Nek+Parking,+Hout+Bay+Road,+Cape+Town,+ERF1021+Rhodes+Dr,+Glen+Alpine,+Cape+Town,+7806!2m2!1d18.4054231!2d-34.011526!3e2!5i2!3m6!1s0x1dcc6838ecbf4875:0xc84c4ed7cd018562!8m2!3d-34.011526!4d18.4054231!9m1!1b1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">map<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for Constantia Nek hiking trails.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1551\" src=\"https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Pet-friendly-hikes-in-South-Africa-Constantia-Nek-Melanie-van-Zyl-Getaway-Magazine-5-1024x768-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"545\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Pet-friendly-hikes-in-South-Africa-Constantia-Nek-Melanie-van-Zyl-Getaway-Magazine-5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Pet-friendly-hikes-in-South-Africa-Constantia-Nek-Melanie-van-Zyl-Getaway-Magazine-5-1024x768-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Pet-friendly-hikes-in-South-Africa-Constantia-Nek-Melanie-van-Zyl-Getaway-Magazine-5-1024x768-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Pet-friendly-hikes-in-South-Africa-Constantia-Nek-Melanie-van-Zyl-Getaway-Magazine-5-1024x768-510x382.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The picturesque resevoirs and dams after the decent climb up the jeep track at Constantia Nek. Photo by Melanie van Zyl.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a more liberal experience, pet-owners and their companions can take a hike from Constantia Nek to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens in the Western Cape. The easy-to-cover route is about six kilometres and takes about an hour or two to complete. This is a scenic route with a backdrop of Table Mountain, foregrounded by Constantia\u2019s plethora of greenery. Routes and contours are well maintained and the final destination is no disappointment either. Deemed the most beautiful garden in Africa by UNESCO\u2019s World Heritage Site, the Botanical Gardens in Kirstenbosch is quite the sight to see.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Cape Town<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level Easy<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price R60 for adults and R30 for students (with students cards). R15 for ages six to 17. Free for senior citizens and those below age six on Tuesdays that don\u2019t fall on public holidays senior citizens (must present ID).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact 0217998800, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanbi.org\/gardens\/kirstenbosch\/kirstenbosch-nbg-garden-rules\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sanbi.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or click the link for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanbi.org\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/documents\/no-dogs-map-2017-web.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dog map<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1553\" src=\"https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Kirstenbosch-Botanical-Gardens-Sally-Rundle-Instagram.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Kirstenbosch-Botanical-Gardens-Sally-Rundle-Instagram.png 600w, https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Kirstenbosch-Botanical-Gardens-Sally-Rundle-Instagram-300x278.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image by Sally Rundle<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you simply want to enjoy Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens with your pets, make sure to head to gate three for a lovely stroll. Dogs must be leashed at all times and owners are expected to pick up after their pets. The walking trail available for pets is restricted to about 300 kilometres.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Umhlanga Lighthouse Beach<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level Easy<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price Free<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact 031 561 4257, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.umhlangatourism.co.za\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">umhlangatourism.co.za<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-1555\" src=\"https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Pet-friendly-hikes-in-South-Africa-Teagan-Cunniffe-Umhlanga-Getaway-Magazine-4-1024x683-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"581\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Pet-friendly-hikes-in-South-Africa-Teagan-Cunniffe-Umhlanga-Getaway-Magazine-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Pet-friendly-hikes-in-South-Africa-Teagan-Cunniffe-Umhlanga-Getaway-Magazine-4-1024x683-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Pet-friendly-hikes-in-South-Africa-Teagan-Cunniffe-Umhlanga-Getaway-Magazine-4-1024x683-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 581px) 100vw, 581px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The gorgeous beach below the Umhlanga Lighthouse. Photo by Teagan Cunniffe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a view of the sun melting away into the waves of the Indian Ocean, visit Umhlanga Lighthouse Beach. The beach is located right around the corner from the Oyster Box Hotel and is in front of the beach\u2019s main attraction \u2013 the lighthouse. Get ready to have the perfect Kodak moment with your dogs. The Umhlanga Information Tourism Centre warns that dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Walk Haven Dog Park, Johannesburg<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level Easy<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price R30 per person<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact 0712129955, 0823264844 or <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.walkhaven.co.za\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">walkhaven.co.za<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1556\" src=\"https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Walkhaven-Dog-Park-Walkhaven-Instagram.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Walkhaven-Dog-Park-Walkhaven-Instagram.png 600w, https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Walkhaven-Dog-Park-Walkhaven-Instagram-300x211.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BUhSgfAl4bx\/?taken-by=walkhaven\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walkhaven<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Built for the sole purpose of walking your four-legged friends, Walk Haven offers its visitors a little \u2018peace\u2019 of countryside. The site primarily serves dogs with enjoyable facilities and beautiful views overlooking two large dams (where dogs can indulge in some day-time swimming) and wet grassland. Entrance is free for the dogs but there is a fee for owners. Restaurant services are also available with a full breakfast and lunch menu to cater to our human friends too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Leadville Dog Park, Cape Town<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level Easy<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price Free<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact 0215563344 or follow on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LeadvilleDogPark\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-1557\" src=\"https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Pet-friendly-hikes-in-South-Africa-Leadville-Dog-Park-Tyson-Jopson-Getaway-Magazine-1024x768-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"599\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Pet-friendly-hikes-in-South-Africa-Leadville-Dog-Park-Tyson-Jopson-Getaway-Magazine-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Pet-friendly-hikes-in-South-Africa-Leadville-Dog-Park-Tyson-Jopson-Getaway-Magazine-1024x768-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Pet-friendly-hikes-in-South-Africa-Leadville-Dog-Park-Tyson-Jopson-Getaway-Magazine-1024x768-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Pet-friendly-hikes-in-South-Africa-Leadville-Dog-Park-Tyson-Jopson-Getaway-Magazine-1024x768-510x382.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coffee and good company at the Leadville Dog Park. Photo by Tyson Jopson.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a space fully dedicated to your dogs, visit this off-leash park. Different sections accommodate shy and social canines and there is also a play-in fountain! All of your dogs\u2019 needs can be taken care of with the on-site vet shop, rehab centre and dog behaviourist. If you\u2019re in need of caffeine while watching your pups play, visit <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reloadespresso.co.za\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reload Espresso Bar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for breakfast, light lunch, a bagel or cake. The park is open from 7:00 to 19:00 and the Reload Espresso Bar is open from 7.30am to 6.30pm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row_empty\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div> Posted\u00a0by Ntokozo Mayekiso on 15 August 2017 Furry friends make the best outdoor companions. Thankfully, there\u2019s no shortage of pet-friendly hikes in South Africa. So get out those walking shoes and grab a handful of dog biscuits. 1. Kranskloof, Magaliesberg Level Easy to moderate Price R20 per dog and R60 per person. 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