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NIROX Sculpture Park is located in the Cradle of Humankind on the R540, 20 minutes from Lanseria Airport; 45 minutes from Johannesburg & Pretoria.

The park is open on weekends and public holidays from 10am to 4pm for an entrance fee of R120 per adult (R60 per child between 2 - 12 years old) when there are no special events.

For Nirox enquiries please click here, or use the contact form below.

For more info and bookings for "And then there was Fire" please click here.

Arts in Nature

Since NIROX’ beginnings in 2006, we continue to create and share an atmosphere that empowers, inspires and becalms artists; where visitors continue to be nourished with art in nature.

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Concerts / Live Art

NIROX hosts an active concert, performance and exhibition program of diverse genres; jazz, blues, folk, classical, contemporary, indigenous, opera, new music, live & performance arts. More information on the program here.

‘and then there was FIRE’

The restaurant, ‘And then there was Fire...’ is open to the public. Come and share Bernardo and Manu’s passion for food and the exulted life we hope to bring to South Africans and visitors from afar. Restaurant patrons that have pre-booked their seat at 'And then...' are eligible for a reduced park entrance fee of R70.

As part of a +1000 hectare Nature Reserve NIROX is home to a diverse family of animals. The reserve is a rehabilitation and rewilding centre for distressed wild animals. So the occupants can occassionally be uncharacteristically friendly. You will meet some when you visit. They are residents. You are in their home. Let’s respect it so!

Please don’t feed them.

On these pages we will post images and stories about these animal friends. If you encounter them and would like to share any images or stories please do.

DOGS

Unfortunately, visiting dogs are strictly not permitted in the Park.

We have some residents. Carlito, the octogenarian Beagle at ‘And then there was Fire’; Brooklyn, the aloof Shorty Bull (a miniature American Bulldog); and Wabi, the robust American Bulldog who visits on his own schedule. They are all perfectly friendly to humans of all kind.

Here is a picture of Wabi. He may look fierce and he is strong as an ox, but he is looking for love and play. He won’t hurt anyone.

Don’t run or scream when you see him. That will tell him you want to play. He is a bit big for that! If you want him to go away, ignore him. He’ll go elsewhere for attention.

TORTOISE & TERRAPINS

You’ll see Terrapins sunning themselves on rocks in the water, before they slip away because they are very shy.

Conversely the many Tortoises of all sizes will treat you largely as unimportant, going about their business manicuring the lawns and looking for romance amongst their own kind.If you intrude too close they might hiss and retract into their shell, but they cause no harm.

MONKEYS

There are several troupes using NIROX as their principal residence, foraging and exploring the surrounding properties.

They are safe but wild, and should not be fed or thought of as pets. Enjoy their character and humour. Don’t be alarmed by their internal territorial skirmishes and family squabbles - accompanied by loud shrieks and aggressive grunts.

It’s their affair and they will sort it out quickly (unlike us, their Simian brothers).

RHINOS

YELLOW MONGOOSE

Cute and private, they will scamper into hiding at your footstep.

GIRAFFE

On the hills of the reserve, overlooking the Park, you can be fortunate to see their elegant parade across the veldt looking for Accacia’s to nibble.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

No food, drinks, pets, balloons, portable speakers, gazebos, or sporting equipment may be brought into the park. NIROX is an outdoor venue and as such is subject to the weather. We believe all weather should be celebrated, rain or sun, storm, and stillness. While every care will be taken to ensure an enjoyable experience for guests, in the event of inclement weather a decision will be taken on how to proceed. No refunds.

Children must be under adult supervision at all times. Entry to the park is at your own risk. NIROX is not responsible for any loss, injury, or damage.

Entry to the park constitutes agreement that images of visitors may be captured and published on social and other media by other visitors; and by NIROX.

COVID - 19

All events will comply with current COVID legislation and best practice. If these change, NIROX is not responsible for curtailment or cancellation of this event. To find out more about
COVID-19, please visit https://sacoronavirus.co.za/