Guided Tour of the Paul Kruger Country House Museum and associated Anglo-Boer War and Afrikana Memorials

Date: SUNDAY, 13 April 2025

Time: 10:00 for 10:30 

Meet at: Kedar Heritage Lodge parking area – the lodge is about two hours from Sandton. 

                  Click here for directions and more information

Duration: The tour will take about 2 hours 

Bring: Bring a hat, sunblock, and drinking water and wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour will involve a gentle stroll.

Charge: R220 for members. R260 for non-members.

Booking: Please email Louise Mackechnie on louisem@uj.ac.za to book

Information about the Outing

The property encompasses a collection of unique historic buildings and offers a fascinating insight into Kruger's life at a time when South Africa was locked in a struggle for sovereignty with the British Empire. Monuments to the fighting men of the Anglo Boer War created by renowned South African artist Adam Madebe, pay tribute to our great history and are a must-see during your visit. 

Kruger’s rifle is on display, although it may not the one with which he killed a lion at the tender age of 14! Also on show are his many bibles, the bellows organ that was played by his wife, as well as numerous gifts given to him by visiting state dignitaries. In close proximity are family graves, the koppie where he sought religious guidance and the saddle in the hills where he hid his horses from British forces. 

Booking Conditions for Outings

Contact Louise Mackechnie to book by email on louisem@uj.ac.za 

Please deposit the fee in the NORTHERN BRANCH account given below

 (and NOT in the Cape Town membership account).

SA Archaeological Society, Standard Bank

Account number 001 945 920

Reference: SURNAME and EVENT. 

Send the proof of payment (pop) to Louise Mackechnie louisem@uj.ac.za.

If you pay by cash or cheque, you must please add R40 for bank fees.

Protocol for Outings 

Please take note of the following guidelines for outings. 

1. Arrive on time and immediately report to the committee member who has the attendance register. 

2. Sign the attendance register and indemnity immediately. 

3. Only people who have booked and pre-paid may come on outings, we do not accept bookings or cash on the day.