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In 1892, Lady Florence Phillips famously rode North, eager to escape the dusty hustle and the bustle of Johannesburg. When she arrived at the top of a ridge just to the south of the burgeoning mining town, she decided that this was where her new home should be built. And Parktown was born - home of the Randlords.

Ten years later, Westcliff was laid out and it quickly became one of the city’s most prestigious suburbs boasting large plots with expansive views over Joburg’s emerging urban forest to the Magaliesberg.

So, to celebrate Jacaranda season, join your expert guides Adam Golding and Karen Curry as we wander through the beautiful tree-lined streets of Westcliff to visit some of its grandest residences, including iconic stone homes designed by Sir Herbert Baker along with some of the suburb’s lesser-known curiosities.

Please note: this is a walking tour with some inclines so please wear good shoes and bring along a hat, sunscreen and drinking water.

Meeting place TBC.