Who knew that this gem was less than 30minutes' dr...

Who knew that this gem was less than 30minutes' drive from where I was based for the weekend? I had previously lived in Pretoria for many years but only discovered Nirox this weekend when a friend suggested we visit it. It was a Saturday morning very well spent: I clocked more than enough steps for the day while we were meandering through the beautiful park searching for the sculptures and at the same time we were serenaded by the breeze and sounds of gurgling water.

A word of advice...take along a sunhat or lather yourself with sunscreen if it's going to be a sunny day: you don't want to look like the evening's lobster main course.

We downloaded their app but it was not user friendly. It was difficult to pinpoint our location and we were unable to find some of the sculptures. The app could be improved showing the trails and helping the user 'plan' the stroll.

The restaurant only opens at 12h30 so be sure to have a hearty breakfast before venturing out and take a bottle of water along to keep you going. Picnics bare not allowed so plan for this.

I LOVED the sculptures and the size of some pieces, but I have to admit that I was unable to appreciate some of the very 'inspired' pieces which I just thought to be there 'accidentally' if the app had not told me otherwise.

Art in nature: it is the most wonderful combination. DO plan an outing there!!!!