Walkerville, Southern Gauteng
Walkerville, which lies just south of Johannesburg, closest neighbour to the little town of Kliprivier, is one of several worldwide, there are also Walkervilles in Australia and America, but the one in South Africa offers a distinct flavour of peaceful rural living within an easy distance of a major city.
A lack of any formal records means that there is no concurrence as to just when exactly Europeans first settled in the district of Walkerville, but many believe that it was around the same time that gold was discovered in the area in 1884. Walkerville has no shortage of history and streets are witness to some fine examples of historical buildings.
The area is predominantly rural and farming is a way of life for many who reside here, which translates into a town in which there is plenty to do and a great sense of community. The De Deur Flea Market, on every Saturday in Cross Road, boasts a sizeable number of stalls and stands right next door to De Deur Auctioneers, which makes it interesting if you're up to watching the auction of livestock and household goods after browsing through the stalls.
There is no shortage of bird life in Walkerville and anything from finches to Cape robins and African hoopoes have been spotted in local gardens, which abound with indigenous trees. Even barn owls and African orioles have been sighted. Nearby is the Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, a hiker's paradise with hikes that take anything from a few hours to a few days that traverse the 12 000 hectares that lie just outside Heidelberg.
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Hotels & other accommodation options

Ducks Country House
Next to the river bank, embraced by majestic trees and a warm, intimate ambience, Ducks Country House and Venue offers offer spacious, stylish an...

Three Rivers Lodge
Three Rivers Lodge and Villa Anna Sophia is a unique, upmarket sanctuary for the discerning traveller, doing business or for leisure. The Lodge a...

Sindisa Guest House
Sindisa Guest House offers good old fashioned hospitality at its best! Set in a delightful rambling English garden, Sindisa is just 90 minutes fr...

Van Dykshuis Guest Lodge
Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, in the heart of the magnificent Suikerbosrand, Van Dykshuis Guest Lodge in Heidelberg awaits to welc...

Bri-Shel Manor Guest House
Bri-Shel Manor is at the end of the Suikerbos Nature Reserve and overlooks a dam that is frequented by water fowl and small deer. Choose from fou...

Ikhamanzi Bed & Breakfast
Start your adventurous tour through South Africa and visit us in Mooilande, 50km south of Johannesburg in the Midvaal area. Relax at our rock poo...

Oak View Manor
Situated 18 minutes from Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, Oak View Manor is a Cape Dutch Heritage Home offering guest house accommodation in Heidelb...

Dawnview Guesthouse
Dawnview Guesthouse is a contemporary guesthouse offering both fine accommodation in Vereeniging. The units all have private entrances, fully equ...
Things to do in the area

Walkerville Farmer's Market
Walkerville Farmer's Market is a fresh produce and crafter's market. We cater to all tastes and provide an entertaining day out in the country. G...
Noteworthy attractions

Maccauvlei Golf Club
Maccauvlei Golf Course is one of the best around and has played host to various big tournaments over the years. An excellent links-type course on...

Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve
Situated close to Johannesburg, one of South Africa's most densely populated areas, the Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve plays an important role in o...

Hector Pieterson Museum
The Hector Pieterson Memorial and museum opened in Soweto in 2002, not far from the spot where 12 year-old Hector was shot on the 16 June 1976 du...

Alice Glockner Nature Reserve
This is a small reserve by comparison to surrounding ones, at a mere 168 hectares. However, these borders are home to an impressive variety of pl...

Emfuleni Golf Club
Robert Grimsdell is renowned for the world-class golf courses that he has designed, and the Emfuleni Golf Club bears testimony to his superior ab...

Heidelberg Golf Club
About 50 kilometres south of the metropolis of Johannesburg is Heidelberg, which takes full advantage of its pretty setting against the Suikerbos...

Riviera on Vaal Country Club
Vereeniging is best known for its manufacturing industries, but certainly has some surprises for visitors wanting to enjoy the untouched loveline...
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