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The Voortrekker Monument

Cultural Heritage Site and Nature Reserve in Pretoria

The most visited heritage site of its kind in Gauteng and one of the top ten cultural historical visitor attractions in the country, the Voortrekker Monument is a unique Monument which commemorates the Pioneer history of Southern Africa and the history of the Afrikaner.

The Voortrekker Monument is situated in a 341 hectare nature reserve in the suburb of Groenkloof.

The Voortrekker Monument hosts a variety of outdoor activities, is home to a few tourist attractions including a Garden of Remembrance and a few venues and facilities available for hire.

All Facilities are wheel chair accessible.

Entrance to the Voortrekker Monument site

Adults R50
Busses: R 60
Mini-busses: R35
Visitors to restaurant, horses, SADF Wall of Remembrance: Heritage Levy of R10
Picnic area & site visits only: R25 plus R10 per person
Researchers and library: R35 per person
Hikers, joggers and cyclists: R 25 per person

The Voortrekker Monument site is open from 1 May – 31 Aug from 08:00-17:00, or 1 Sep – 30 April from 08:00-18:00. The Monument is closed on 25 December.

Bookings take place from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00.

Members of the Friends of the Voortrekker Monument Club does not have to pay an entrance fee. Click here for more information on the Friends of the Voortrekker Monument.

Amenities at the Voortrekker Monument

Food & Beverage

Food and Beverage Amenities at the Voortrekker Monument

Gift Shop

Open seven days a week, a charming shop selling wonderful gifts…

The Voortrekker Monument

Cultural Heritage Site and Nature Reserve in Pretoria

The Voortrekker Monument is situated in a 341 hectare nature reserve in the suburb of Groenkloof.

The Voortrekker Monument hosts a variety of outdoor activities, is home to a few tourist attractions including a Garden of Remembrance and a few venues and facilities available for hire.

All Facilities are wheel chair accessible.

Entrance to the Voortrekker Monument site

Adults R50
Busses: R 60
Mini-busses: R35
Visitors to restaurant, horses, SADF Wall of Remembrance: Heritage Levy of R10
Picnic area & site visits only: R25 plus R10 per person
Researchers and library: R35 per person
Hikers, joggers and cyclists: R 25 per person

The Voortrekker Monument site is open from 1 May – 31 Aug from 08:00-17:00, or 1 Sep – 30 April from 08:00-18:00. The Monument is closed on 25 December.

Bookings take place from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00.

Members of the Friends of the Voortrekker Monument Club does not have to pay an entrance fee. Click here for more information on the Friends of the Voortrekker Monument.

Amenities at the Voortrekker Monument

Food & Beverage

Food and Beverage Amenities at the Voortrekker Monument

Gift Shop

Open seven days a week, a charming shop selling wonderful gifts…

Who is the Voortrekker Monument Group?

Non-profit, Heritage Foundation

The Voortrekker Monument was previously managed by a Board of Control under the auspices of the Transvaal Provincial Administration.

The Voortrekker Monument and Nature Reserve was established as a non-profit company aimed at accepting responsibility for the Voortrekker Monument and all other facilities on the Voortrekker Monument Heritage site in 1993.

The Blood River, as well as Kerkenberg near Harrismith, also came under the control of the Voortrekker Monument.

The Voortrekker Monument Trust was registered on 13 August 2003 with, amongst others, to favour the Voortrekker Monument and Nature Reserve as the only beneficiary and to establish one or more companies and / or other legal entities, when required, to render certain services to the Voortrekker Monument and Nature Reserve.

Financial Support

The Voortrekker Monument only receives ±16% of its operating income from the State but, seeing that it is a private company and not a declared cultural institution, this grant is not necessarily guaranteed.

The public can support the Monument with a monthly donation to the Monument by means of a debit order, a once off donation to the Monument, by joining as a Friend of the Voortrekker Monument and Blood River, by purchasing a niche in the Garden of Remembrance, By means of a testamentary bequeathment or a contribution by SMSing the word “Red” to 38655.

Debit Request

Click here to download the debit order form…

Bank details for international money transfers to the Voortrekker Monument:

The Voortrekker Monument and Nature Reserve

ABSA BROOKLYN: 632-005

ACCT NO: 1500 168 990

SWIFT CODE: ABSAZAJJ

Hillcrest Office Park, Block G Lurie Place, corner of Duncan & Lunnon Street, Lynnwood, Pretoria, South Africa.

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Voortrekker Monument Attractions

The majestic Voortrekker Monument is situated in the northern part of South Africa in the Pretoria (Tshwane) 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 Blood River Heritage Site.

Voortrekker Monument Outdoor Activities

Cycling, Running & Hiking

Some of the most important characteristics of the mountain bike trails are follows: The different options make provision for the whole spectrum, from basic beginners to advanced for adrenalin junkies with different starting points to make it more interesting. More routes will be developed later in the year.

It is situated in a safe, fenced in nature reserve with a wide variety of fauna and flora and adequate safe parking.

There are several different facilities on site that can be utilized such as road cycling routes; hiking and running routes; horse rides with a guide; a braai and picnic area and much more.

Members of the party who do not cycle can pay a visit to the VTM and the Heritage Centre (normal entrance fees apply at both venues), Fort Schanskop, the art gallery, the Wall of Remembrance and the Garden of Remembrance (the last are all included with the basic entrance fee), or they can relax at one of our different kiosks or at the gift shop.

A bicycle service station and basic parts shop will, depending on demand, be erected on the site later during the year. Bicycles are available for hire at the information centre.

The entrance fee per cyclist is R25 per person, payable at the main gate or the new entrance gate on the northern side of the site. Regular cyclists may also consider joining as a Friend of the Monument for R200,00 per person per year. Friends who can show their membership cards and exempt of normal entry fees.

The Voortrekker Monument Athletic Club

A group of Friends of the Monument who take part in road races. The club is registered with Athletics Gauteng North (AGN) and take part in AGN walking and running leagues. All our members are Friends of the Monument. Official running and walking meetings take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays on the picnic site of the Monument.

The club presents three races throughout the year as part of the AGN Calendar:

The Old Foot Path race.
The Muller Potgieter race is Pretoria’s oldest race.
The Springbok Vasbyt race 13/21 km was South Africa’s top race in 2006.

Aspects from history are used as themes for all the club races.

For more information or entry forms please click here to contact Leon Bezuidenhout.

Horse Riding

The Voortrekker Monument consists of 340ha, which includes Fort Schanskop and connected to the Freedom Park. Animals such as zebra, impala, springbuck, and black wildebeest are often seen on the outrides. The annual visitor log is approximately 180 000.

From the Monument you have a fantastic view of the Jacaranda city. The city lights are especially captivating at night.

The purpose of the outrides, is to make more people aware of the type of horse we are breeding. During the Anglo Boer war, about 500 000 horses were killed. We are attempting to re-establish this endemic horse breed in South Africa. We also endeavour to expose people to the exhilarating experience of riding a well-trained horse on open ground.

For more information contact Cape Riding Horse

Cell: 082 828 6323
Tel: (012) 326 6770 (And ask to be transferred to the Horses)
Fax: 086 618 4564
E-mail: caperiding@polka.co.za
Web page: www.caperiding.co.za

Voortrekker Monument Events & Venues

Apart from hosting a wide variety of events to cater for every age and taste, the Voortrekker Monument also offers venues available to hire for private events.

Antique Market

The Antique and Collectables Fair at the Voortrekker Monument takes place on three public holidays per year namely:

21 March

17 June – Usually on 16 June, but this year on 17 June.

9 August

24 September

Military Fair – 1 May every year

The Military Fair offers interesting military and related goods.

The market takes place on the picnic site. It starts at 09:00 and ends at 16:00.

For bookings and enquiries contact: Geraldine Paulsen at (Tel) (012) 326-6770 or (012) 323 1071 or marketing@voortrekkermon.org.za; Office hours – Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00.

Annual Events

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Annual Events

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Venues & Facilities

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The Voortrekker Monument

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Gallery 20/20

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Picnic Site & Halls

The picnic site at the Voortrekker Monument Heritage Site offers this and much more…

Schanskop Amphitheatre

This very exceptional, intimate open-air amphitheatre…

Schanskop Lapa

A thatched roof lapa with braai (barbeque) facilities for approximately…

Manschappen

This area was originally used as sleeping quarters for privates…

Chapel

A stone, thatched roof chapel is situated against Monument hill…

Large Amphitheatre

The Amphitheatre was built for the inauguration of the Voortrekker Monument…

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Voortrekker Monument

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Entrance to the Voortrekker Monument site

The Voortrekker Monument site is open from 1 May – 31 Aug from 08:00-17:00, or 1 Sep – 30 April from 08:00-18:00. The Monument is closed on 25 December.

Bookings take place from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00.

Amenities at the Voortrekker Monument

The Voortrekker Monument

Entrance to the Voortrekker Monument site

The Voortrekker Monument site is open from 1 May – 31 Aug from 08:00-17:00, or 1 Sep – 30 April from 08:00-18:00. The Monument is closed on 25 December.

Bookings take place from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00.

Amenities at the Voortrekker Monument

Who is the Voortrekker Monument Group?

Financial Support

Bank details for international money transfers to the Voortrekker Monument:

Media Releases

Voortrekker Monument Attractions

Read more about our Visitors Attractions

Voortrekker Monument Outdoor Activities

Cycling, Running & Hiking

The Voortrekker Monument Athletic Club

Horse Riding

Voortrekker Monument Research & Education

Educational Services

Visiting Hours

Entrance Fee

Voortrekker Monument Events & Venues

Antique Market

Military Fair – 1 May every year

Annual Events

Venues & Facilities

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