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Klapperkop Nature Reserve Traditional Cache

Hidden : 4/2/2015
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This is a realitivively quick & easy cache with a short walk along a mountain bike trail less than 200m from the road. This cache is located in the picturesque Klapperkop Nature Reserve with lovely views of the city.


The cache is a micro with no space for SWAG, please bring your own pen. The cache is available at any time but is definitely not recommended at night. Be aware that this is a nature reserve, please do not damage or remove any flora or feed any wild animals. :)

Johann Rissik Drive, which runs between the R21 highway from OR Tambo and the suburb of Waterkloof in Pretoria East, boasts the most spectacular views over the city while winding through this nature reserve. Along the route picnic spots can be found to enjoy the view of the city amongst the wildlife found in the reserve.

Although small mammals like mongoose, hedgehogs, hares and porcupines are difficult to spot during the day there is evidence that they are present. The bird life is rich and Zebra, Blue Wildebeest, Rooihartbees and other game species can be viewed in the reserve.

Within the reserve is Fort Klapperkop which is one of four forts built around Pretoria. It was completed in January 1898. The fort was surrounded by a moat and had a drawbridge, but the moat never contained water as the shale from which it was cut was too porous.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ng gur onfr bs n fznyy gerr

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)