A view over Johannesburg from Melville Koppies

A view of Johannesburg taken in early autumn 2009, from the Melville Koppies, east face.

In the distance is the Brixton Tower and the SABC (south african broadcasting headquarters).

The koppie, which is in effect a nature reserve in the middle of the city suburbs, literally surrounded by homes,

can only be accessed by guided tours.

For more info, click here and if you are in Johannesburg, it's worth the trek!

a northern view with  Sandton in the distance

 

a view within the reserve itself

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South Africa in Pictures: Melville Koppies Central, South Africa

Another shot at Melville Koppies, this time the central koppies which are only open to the public on guided tours. This is an exquisite piece of nature, in effect a nature reserve huddled in the midst of a built up city. For info on the koppies click here If you are in Jhb, it's certainly worth the effort to go on one of the guided walks.

South Africa in Pictures: Melville Koppies East, Jhb, South Africa

One of the many aspects of the Melville Koppies. A Natural Reserve in the heart of the city.

For more information, go to their website: http://www.mk.org.za/