23/06/2026
Join John Roff at the Ashburton Aloe Festival at 12h00 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.
Galago Farm
Impala Bend
Rocky Wonder Aloe Nurseryjohn
Maritzburg Sun
