Jan Marais Nature Reserve

Jan Marais Nature Reserve The Jan Marais Nature Reserve has picnic sites, a labyrinth and art exhibitions! FREE ENTRY! No alcohol
2. Picnic and bicycles are allowed.
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Why not visit the park for a walk, run, to relax, meditate, cycle, picnic and take your children to play in the park (swings and jungle gym)! *History of Jan Marais Nature Reserve (JMNR)*

Jan Marais was the benefactor for the establishment of the Jan Marais Nature Reserve ( the same person who was the benefactor to Stellenbosch University). The JMNR is approximately 23 hectares in size and is rou

ghly divided into a disturbed area (3-4 ha) and a undisturbed area with roughly two veld types namely Swartland Fynbos and Swartland Renosterveld. The Jan Marais Nature Reserve was opened in 1919 at a planting ceremony, where a Oak tree was planted by the mayor: Mr. Charlie Neethling.

*Interesting Features*

The Jan Marais Nature Reserve has a Labyrinth , designed by Terry de Vries a well known artist . It has numerous sculptures including mollusc type structures that surround the natural pond at the lower end of the JMNR. The kiosk and toilets were designed by famous town Clerk and Architech of Stellenbosch: Walther Blersch (1881-1971) and was built in 1942. The hut structure and thatch roof give the building an African character.

*Rules*
1. Pets are allowed on a leash.
4. No fires

Venue can be booked at a fee via Stellenbosch Municipality
Contact at 021 808 8160 for more information.

Address

Marais Street (Entrance)
Stellenbosch
7600

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00
Thursday 08:00 - 18:00
Friday 08:00 - 18:00
Saturday 08:00 - 18:00
Sunday 08:00 - 18:00

Telephone

021 808 8188

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*History of Jan Marais Nature Reserve (JMNR)* Jan Marais was the benefactor for the establishment of the Jan Marais Nature Reserve ( the same person who was the benefactor to Stellenbosch University). The JMNR is approximately 23 hectares in size and is roughly divided into a disturbed area (3-4 ha) and a undisturbed area with roughly two veld types namely Swartland Fynbos and Swartland Renosterveld. The Jan Marais Nature Reserve was opened in 1919 at a planting ceremony, where a Oak tree was planted by the mayor: Mr. Charlie Neethling. Aside from this tree you will also find the trees planted by Mr Jan Marais and his wife which still make out one of the most interesting and favourite spots in the reserve. *Interesting Features* The Jan Marais Nature Reserve has a Labyrinth , designed by Terry de Vries a well known artist . It has numerous sculptures including mollusc type structures that surround the natural pond at the lower end of the JMNR. Also a resembling design of World Icon Nelson Mandela’s prison cell. For the chess players can show of their skills with our human piece set or bring their chess pieces and enjoy a outdoor chess game. The kiosk and toilets were designed by famous town Clerk and Architech of Stellenbosch: Walther Blersch (1881-1971) and was built in 1942. The hut structure and thatch roof give the building an African character. *Rules* 1. No alcohol 2. Picnic and bicycles are allowed. 3. Pets are allowed on a leash. 4. No fires Venue can be booked at a fee via Stellenbosch Municipality Contact at 021 808 8160 for more information.