Vilakazi Street Soweto is undoubtedly one of the most culturally diverse and historic spaces in Johannesburg. If you have never taken a trip down the iconic Vilakazi Street, there is no better time than now. Littered with heritage, Vilakazi Street played home to former president Nelson Mandela and struggle stalwart Winnie Madikizela Mandela, as well […]

What Is It? Reefsteamers together with the Heidelberg Heritage Museum are bringing you a unique experience like you've never seen with The Heidelberg Great Train - Plane - Car Event. There will be tons of eats to enjoy, so bring the whole family to come and enjoy a day out celebrating Heritage Day. This trip […]

What Is It? All aboard! The Reefsteamers Heidelberg Wanderer is headed on a 48 km journey this September, and you're invited. Join them for the Heidelberg Great Train Race event taking place at the Heidelberg Heritage Museum. Reefsteamers century-old steam train "Susan" will be your escort for the day. She may be a little slow […]

Heidelberg Railway Reefsteamers, Jozi's very own steam train, has recently introduced a new day tour - the Heidelberg Wanderer! For the first time since the late 1990s, Susan the Steam Train makes her way into the historic Heidelberg town. Established in 1866, Heidelberg is one of Gauteng's oldest towns. It lies at the foot of […]

Hiking has never been high on my list of priorities, but with an impending trip to Peru to attempt the legendary Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, some training was sadly in order. My super-fit and highly energetic cousin, Lisa, suggested that we head to Suikerbosrand to “get some miles on our legs”, and refused to […]