Discover Everton’s Waterfall Wonderland Hike This January
Visit South Africa's oldest urban conservancy, Everton Conservancy in Hillcrest.
Enjoy a fun morning hike with the family at the Everton Conservancy in Hillcrest.
The Everton Conservancy Waterfall hike is back this January 2026. Described as a scenic adventure, the Everton Conservancy is the oldest urban conservancy in South Africa, having been established in 1991.
The Everton Conservancy is situated west of Durban within the eThekwini Municipality and upstream of the Krantzkloof Nature Reserve. This area boasts an abundance of natural beauty, featuring incredible forests, grasslands, and wetlands that support a rich array of wildlife, including bushbuck, duiker, bush pigs, genets, and even rare sightings of serval and caracal.
You can expect to find over 100 species of recorded birdlife, including the majestic and endangered African Crowned Eagle.
Read more: Chasing waterfalls at Kloof Gorge: Your guide to the trails of Krantzkloof Nature Reserve
Event details:
- Date | 17 January 2026
- Time | 6:15 am to start 6:30 am
- Venue | Everton Conservancy, Acutts Drive, Everton (WhatsApp for location)
Hike options:
-Option 1: 3km (Grade 1) – Perfect for families with small children and beginners!
-Option 2: 8km (Grade 2)
Ticket Prices:
-Adults: 3km: R99 | 8km: R149
-Kids (under 13): 3km: R79 | 8km: R99
The ticket price includes a donation to the conservancy. No refunds for no shows.
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What to bring for the hike?
- Snacks, water or cold drinks
- A backpack
- Walking shoes or takkies with good grip (No flat shoes allowed!)
The hike will proceed regardless of the weather, unless, of course, there are extreme weather conditions, such as heavy rain, extreme cold or heat. Remember to bring a raincoat, a little rain won’t hurt anyone, and the bugs will stay away!
Please note that a minimum of 15 confirmed bookings is required for the event to proceed. If this minimum amount is not achieved in time of the event, the it will be cancelled and refunds will be processed.
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