Galago Farm

31/05/2026

31/05/2026

Join John Roff on a Guided Nature Trail, "Discovering the Biodiversity of Galago Farm " on Saturday 4th July at 9h00 and/or on Sunday 5th July at 11h30 for a Geology Safari "Stories in the Stones" both at the Ashburton Aloe Festival, Venue B: Galago Farm, D585 Ashburton East.

John is a specialist Geology and Nature Guide and Trainer. He offers talks, tours and training to help people discover the wonder of the natural world. You can learn more about John his work to INSPIRE here: https://www.johnroff.co.za/

The Ashburton Aloe Festival is a meander of four venues open to the public between 9h00 - 16h00 over the weekend of the 4th & 5th July with a full program of nature-based walks, talks and activities including a snake show and anti-poaching K9 display on both days. Enjoy a variety of light food and refreshments available, local stalls and art to browse, plant sales and aloe sales with special show discounts from Rocky Wonder Aloe Nursery. Our full program and attractions will be pinned to the top of this page soon.

Tickets are R50 adults, Children R20 and Children under 6 are free. One ticket allows entry into all four venues per day. This year you can book online at Quicket: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/375063-ashburton-aloe-festival/ or bring cash for tickets available at all venues.

The event is organised by the Lower Mpushini Valley Conservancy with funds raised going to support anti-poaching activities. The venues form part of the Mpushini Protected Environment, a Biodiversity Stewardship Nature Reserve. Strictly no dogs allowed.

To get there take the N3 Exit 69 at Ashburton, turn right towards Ashburton east. Continue 5 km (tar) and follow the signs. All venues are within 2km (dirt) of each other. Map available pinned to our page coming soon.

For more information contact Pandora on 072 6928124 or Heather on 083 665 8010.


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31/05/2026

Join Nikki Brighton on Saturday 4th July at the Ashburton Aloe Festival on her w**d walkabout "Explore Edible Weeds" at 10h00 and/or at 13h00 for her talk "Rewild your World" where Nikki shows you the way to become a guardian, rather than a gardener, of your own patch of the planet with simple, inexpensive, inspiring ideas to rewild your garden and your life. At Galago Farm (Venue B), D585 Ashburton East.

Nikki Brighton is wild about spontaneous vegetables aka uncultivated food, including edible w**ds. Join her to discover the astonishing array of free food and medicine beneath your feet. Nikki's useful, inspiring books will be available to guide you on this exciting journey. Find out more about Nikki's wonderful work with wild food here: https://plantabundance.co.za/

The Ashburton Aloe Festival is a meander of four venues open to the public between 9h00 - 16h00 over the weekend of the 4th & 5th July with a full program of nature-based walks, talks and activities including a snake show and anti-poaching K9 display on both days. Enjoy a variety of light food and refreshments available, local stalls and art to browse, plant sales and aloe sales with special show discounts from Rocky Wonder Aloe Nursery. Our full program and attractions will be pinned to the top of this page soon.

Tickets are R50 adults, Children R20 and Children under 6 are free. One ticket allows entry into all four venues per day. This year you can book online at Quicket: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/375063-ashburton-aloe-festival/ or bring cash for tickets available at all venues.

The event is organised by the Lower Mpushini Valley Conservancy with funds raised going to support anti-poaching activities. The venues form part of the Mpushini Protected Environment, a Biodiversity Stewardship Nature Reserve. Strictly no dogs allowed.

To get there take the N3 Exit 69 at Ashburton, turn right towards Ashburton east. Continue 5 km (tar) and follow the signs. All venues are within 2km (dirt) of each other. Map available pinned to our page coming soon.

For more information contact Pandora on 072 6928124 or Heather on 083 665 8010.


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31/05/2026

Join Lance Jeffery and Rebecca Rasmussen at the Ashburton Aloe Festival for a "Live Snake & Reptile Show" at 10h00 on Saturday 4th July and/or 12h00 on Sunday 5th July at Impala Bend (Venue D) D389, Ashburton East.

Lance and Rebecca are committed conservationists and travel throughout KZN educating schools and communities. "Siyathanda Izinyoka means "We love Snakes", we strive to help communities gain more knowledge about these animals and any other misunderstood creatures." To book a show and find out more about The Jungle Conservation Cafe and Lance & Rebecca's work contact Lance Jeffery.

The Ashburton Aloe Festival is a meander of four venues open to the public between 9h00 - 16h00 over the weekend of the 4th & 5th July with a full program of nature-based walks, talks and activities including a snake show and anti-poaching K9 display on both days. Enjoy a variety of light food and refreshments available, local stalls and art to browse, plant sales and aloe sales with special show discounts from Rocky Wonder Aloe Nursery. Our full program and attractions will be pinned to the top of this page soon.

Tickets are R50 adults, Children R20 and Children under 6 are free. One ticket allows entry into all four venues per day. This year you can book online at Quicket: https://www.quicket.co.za/.../375063-ashburton-aloe.../ or bring cash for tickets available at all venues.

The event is organised by the Lower Mpushini Valley Conservancy with funds raised going to support anti-poaching activities. The venues form part of the Mpushini Protected Environment, a Biodiversity Stewardship Nature Reserve. Strictly no dogs allowed.
To get there take the N3 Exit 69 at Ashburton, turn right towards Ashburton east. Continue 5 km (tar) and follow the signs. All venues are within 2km (dirt) of each other. Map available pinned to our page coming soon.

For more information contact Pandora on 072 6928124 or Heather on 083 665 8010.


Galago Farm

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Rocky Wonder Aloe Nursery

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31/05/2026

Join Peter & Heather Poulsen at Rocky Wonder Aloe Nursery and visit the beautiful Aloe display garden with over 200 species from South Africa and further afield. The nursery will have a wide selection of aloes and succulents on sale at Festival discount prices. Bring a picnic and relax in the beautiful surroundings or take it easy with a delicious cup of freshly ground coffee and cakes from Classic Coffee. Fresh frankfurter dogs on sale from early morning till late afternoon. Zapper available.

The Ashburton Aloe Festival is a meander of four venues open to the public between 9h00 - 16h00 over the weekend of the 4th & 5th July with a full program of nature-based walks, talks and activities including a snake show and anti-poaching K9 display on both days. Enjoy a variety of light food and refreshments available, local stalls and art to browse, plant sales and aloe sales with special show discounts from Rocky Wonder Aloe Nursery. Our full program and attractions will be pinned to the top of this page soon.

Tickets are R50 adults, Children R20 and Children under 6 are free. One ticket allows entry into all four venues per day. This year you can book online at Quicket: https://www.quicket.co.za/.../375063-ashburton-aloe.../ or bring cash for tickets available at all venues.

The event is organised by the Lower Mpushini Valley Conservancy with funds raised going to support anti-poaching activities. The venues form part of the Mpushini Protected Environment, a Biodiversity Stewardship Nature Reserve. Strictly no dogs allowed.

To get there take the N3 Exit 69 at Ashburton, turn right towards Ashburton east. Continue 5 km (tar) and follow the signs. All venues are within 2km (dirt) of each other. Map available pinned to our page coming soon.

For more information contact Pandora on 072 6928124 or Heather on 083 665 8010.


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31/05/2026

Join Jacques Nel for "A Walk to the Donga: Life at Mawingo Farm" at the Ashburton Aloe Festival at 11h30 on Sat 4th & Sun 5th July at Mawingo Farm (Venue C), D389, Ashburton East.

Mawingo Farm is situated in the bushveld of the Lower Mpushini Valley and hosts abundant biodiversity including birds and wildlife. Who better to share this lovely part of the Mpushini Protected Environment in the Lower Mpushini Valley Conservancy than the landowner and steward of this beautiful farm.

The Ashburton Aloe Festival is a meander of four venues open to the public between 9h00 - 16h00 over the weekend of the 4th & 5th July with a full program of nature-based walks, talks and activities including a snake show and anti-poaching K9 display on both days. Enjoy a variety of light food and refreshments available, local stalls and art to browse, plant sales and aloe sales with special show discounts from Rocky Wonder Aloe Nursery. Our full program and attractions will be pinned to the top of this page soon.

Tickets are R50 adults, Children R20 and Children under 6 are free. One ticket allows entry into all four venues per day. This year you can book online at Quicket: https://www.quicket.co.za/.../375063-ashburton-aloe.../ or bring cash for tickets available at all venues.

The event is organised by the Lower Mpushini Valley Conservancy with funds raised going to support anti-poaching activities. The venues form part of the Mpushini Protected Environment, a Biodiversity Stewardship Nature Reserve. Strictly no dogs allowed.

To get there take the N3 Exit 69 at Ashburton, turn right towards Ashburton east. Continue 5 km (tar) and follow the signs. All venues are within 2km (dirt) of each other. Map available pinned to our page coming soon.

For more information contact Pandora on 072 6928124 or Heather on 083 665 8010.


Galago Farm

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Maritzburg Sun

31/05/2026

Join Elishia Goosen of FreeMe Wildlife at the Ashburton Aloe Festival for a talk "The Magic of Nandi: A wattle crane experience" at 12h30 on Saturday 4th July at Mawingo Farm (Venue C), D389 Ashburton East.

Elishia grew up on a game reserve in the North West and has conservation in her blood. She started volunteering at the age of thirteen at her local vet clinic and has been working with animals ever since. Elishia is Admin manager at Freeme and her work involves a range of roles including rehabilitation, clinic management, sampling. Elishia heads up the Freeme Tortoise Project.

The Ashburton Aloe Festival is a meander of four venues open to the public between 9h00 - 16h00 over the weekend of the 4th & 5th July with a full program of nature-based walks, talks and activities. Enjoy a variety of light food and refreshments available, local stalls and art to browse, plant sales and aloe sales. Our full program and attractions will be pinned to the top of this page soon.

Tickets are R50 adults, Children R20 and Children under 6 are free. One ticket allows entry into all four venues per day. This year you can book online at Quicket: https://www.quicket.co.za/.../375063-ashburton-aloe.../ or bring cash for tickets available at all venues.

The event is organised by the Lower Mpushini Valley Conservancy with funds raised going to support anti-poaching activities. The venues form part of the Mpushini Protected Environment, a Biodiversity Stewardship Nature Reserve. Strictly no dogs allowed.

To get there take the N3 Exit 69 at Ashburton, turn right towards Ashburton east. Continue 5 km (tar) and follow the signs. All venues are within 2km (dirt) of each other. Map available pinned to our page coming soon.

For more information contact Pandora on 072 6928124 or Heather on 083 665 8010.


Galago Farm

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Rocky Wonder Aloe Nursery
Maritzburg Sun

31/05/2026

Join Dr David Johnson at the Ashburton Aloe Festival for a walkabout "Know your indigenous trees" at 10h30 Sunday 5th July at Galago Farm (Venue B), D585 Ashburton East.

David is a retired ecologist, nature guide and author and is no stranger to indigenous trees having developed the keying system for systematic identification. He has a wonderful way of describing the role trees play, the relationships they have to one another and their unique responses to conditions for growth. David and his wife, Sally have supported the conservation and education work of the Conservancy since the 2000's. Celebrate our Aloe Fest's 20th Birthday with this knowledgeable and considerate couple who will be on hand to chat to visitors about gardening for most of the day. David may have some of his books for sale.

The Ashburton Aloe Festival is a meander of four venues open to the public between 9h00 - 16h00 over the weekend of the 4th & 5th July with a full program of nature-based walks, talks and activities. Enjoy a variety of light food and refreshments available, local stalls and art to browse, plant sales and aloe sales. Our full program and attractions will be pinned to the top of this page soon.

Tickets are R50 adults, Children R20 and Children under 6 are free. One ticket allows entry into all four venues per day. This year you can book online at Quicket: https://www.quicket.co.za/.../375063-ashburton-aloe.../ or bring cash for tickets available at all venues.

The event is organised by the Lower Mpushini Valley Conservancy with funds raised going to support anti-poaching activities. The venues form part of the Mpushini Protected Environment, a Biodiversity Stewardship Nature Reserve. Strictly no dogs allowed.

To get there take the N3 Exit 69 at Ashburton, turn right towards Ashburton east. Continue 5 km (tar) and follow the signs. All venues are within 2km (dirt) of each other. Map available pinned to our page coming soon.

For more information contact Pandora on 072 6928124 or Heather on 083 665 8010.


Galago Farm

Impala Bend
Rocky Wonder Aloe Nursery
Maritzburg Sun

31/05/2026

Join John Roff at the Ashburton Aloe Festival at 11h30 on Sunday 5th July for a Geology Safari "Stories in the Stones" or on Saturday 4th July at 9h00 for a Guided Nature Trail, "Discovering the Biodiversity of Galago Farm " both at Galago Farm (Venue B), D585 Ashburton East.

John is a specialist Geology and Nature Guide and Trainer. He offers talks, tours and training to help people discover the wonder of the natural world. You can learn more about John his work to INSPIRE here: https://www.johnroff.co.za/

The Ashburton Aloe Festival is a meander of four venues open to the public between 9h00 - 16h00 over the weekend of the 4th & 5th July with a full program of nature-based walks, talks and activities including a snake show and anti-poaching K9 display on both days. Enjoy a variety of light food and refreshments available, local stalls and art to browse, plant sales and aloe sales with special show discounts from Rocky Wonder Aloe Nursery. Our full program and attractions will be pinned to the top of this page soon.

Tickets are R50 adults, Children R20 and Children under 6 are free. One ticket allows entry into all four venues per day. This year you can book online at Quicket: https://www.quicket.co.za/.../375063-ashburton-aloe.../ or bring cash for tickets available at all venues.

The event is organised by the Lower Mpushini Valley Conservancy with funds raised going to support anti-poaching activities. The venues form part of the Mpushini Protected Environment, a Biodiversity Stewardship Nature Reserve. Strictly no dogs allowed.

To get there take the N3 Exit 69 at Ashburton, turn right towards Ashburton east. Continue 5 km (tar) and follow the signs. All venues are within 2km (dirt) of each other. Map available pinned to our page coming soon.

For more information contact Pandora on 072 6928124 or Heather on 083 665 8010.


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