Alive Eco-Journeys

The Season Ahead

August – December 2026  ·  Johannesburg
Alive Eco-Journeys believes that we are better together, and are focusing in the next series on building our community. A full season, planned ahead. Silent Strolls™, family strolls, park meet-ups, a half-day, and a weekend away — so you always know where to find us.
Duration 2 hours per Silent Stroll™ (90 min stroll + check-in and reflection)
4 hours for a half day Alive Eco-Journey Group size Intimate gatherings — limited places per session Facilitated by Penni Cox
Registered Counselling Psychologist &
Ecotherapy Nature Connection Practitioner Silent Stroll™ R250 per person
Asidlale sessions: + R60 gate entry payable at the venue
Bring 3 first-timers, and your group of 4 pays for 3 Not So Silent Stroll™ (family) R150 per family member Half Day Alive Eco-Journey R550 per person

The Wilds, Houghton

A 16-hectare indigenous nature reserve set against ancient koppies, with stone pathways, seasonal wildflowers and birdsong that feels worlds away from the city. An early morning here, before the day begins, is something else entirely.

Asidlale, Barbeque Downs

One of Johannesburg's best-kept secrets. On a weekday afternoon you can be the only person on the trails. Birds fill the air, the city disappears, and the landscape opens up in ways that consistently invite something to shift. Asidlale means "let's play" in Zulu — and it earns the name.

Emmarentia, Greenside

A much-loved Joburg green space with pockets of genuine quiet away from the main paths. Home to our family strolls and park meet-ups, where there's always room to spread a blanket.

Mystery Venue ✦

Once a season, Penni scouts and launches a brand-new home for the Silent Stroll™ — a fourth venue, kept under wraps until it's time to be revealed. Sign up for the date, and the where reveals itself.

1 — Book Your Spot

Payment secures your place. Spaces are limited and sessions do fill up. Once you are in, you are in.

2 — Indemnity Form

Upon payment a page will open for you to complete a short indemnity form. Please fill it out immediately so we know which experience you have booked for and your spot is confirmed.

3 — WhatsApp Group

One week before your session, you will be added to a dedicated WhatsApp group. This is where we share any practical details, meeting point, what to wear, and any last-minute updates.

4 — Show Up

Arrive on time, wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and leave your devices on silent. Everything else will be taken care of.

A Little Something, Each Time You Return
The Journey Deepens
01
Your First Stroll

A small gift of a candle and the otter stone — part of our closing ritual, yours to keep and carry the silence with you.

02
When You Return

Alive Eco-Journeys journal prompts, to take the reflection further — yours to keep, for the walk and for after it.

03
Come A Third Time

And your fourth Silent Stroll™ is on us. A small thank you for walking this path with us, again and again.

Looking for more than the Silent Stroll™? Scroll to the end for park meetups, the half-day, and the bush camp.
Silent Stroll™ Schedule
August
01
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Emmarentia Dam & Gardens
Greenside, Johannesburg
No More Tickets
02
7:00am – 9:00am
The Wilds Nature Reserve
Houghton, Johannesburg
No More Tickets
September
03
7:00am – 9:00am
The Wilds Nature Reserve
Houghton, Johannesburg
04
Morning · venue to be revealed
New Venue Reveal ✦
Book your spot now — you'll be added to a temporary WhatsApp group where the venue is revealed closer to the day
Coming Soon
October
05
3:30pm – 5:30pm
Asidlale Adventure Park
Barbeque Downs, Midrand
+ R60 park entry fee payable at the gate
06
8:00am – 10:00am
Emmarentia Dam & Gardens
Greenside, Johannesburg
Not So Silent Stroll™ · Family
November
07
7:00am – 9:00am
The Wilds Nature Reserve
Houghton, Johannesburg
08
8:00am – 10:00am
Emmarentia Dam & Gardens
Greenside, Johannesburg
Not So Silent Stroll™ · Family
09
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Asidlale Adventure Park
Barbeque Downs, Midrand
+ R60 park entry fee payable at the gate
December
10
7:00am – 9:00am
The Wilds Nature Reserve
Houghton, Johannesburg
Last stroll of the year — second session paused for the festive season
R250 per Silent Stroll™ ticket  ·  R150 per Not So Silent Stroll™ ticket  ·  R550 per Half Day ticket
Ready to join us?
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One link for all sessions  ·  Select your date and ticket type on the indemnity form after payment
Beyond the Stroll
Alive Eco-Journeys
Gathering, going deeper, and resting — together, across the season.
Join the community WhatsApp group to be updated as we get closer to each event. Alive Eco-Journeys WhatsApp →
Free · Open to All
Community Park Meetup

Bring your picnic blanket, picnic, family and friends. 10:30am–1:30pm. A little nature fact, otherwise just chill and meet like-minded people.

Sunday, 8 November · Emmarentia, Greenside

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One Session This Season
Emmarentia Half-Day

A deeper, slower experience — journalling, reflection, more time in nature.

Sunday, 25 October

R550 per person

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Closing the Year
Bush Camp Retreat
Thursday 10 – Sunday 13 December · Sima Kade, Magaliesberg
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Spend three nights in the Magaliesberg forest, where you can sleep in a little room, a tree house, or, if you're feeling adventurous, a tent on the forest floor. This will be a beautiful time of connection with yourself, with nature, and with a kind community. And the food, it has to be said, is absolutely worth mentioning — out of this world.

Join the waiting list to find out more details as they arrive.

Rain Policy

Alive Eco-Journeys events run in light rain — Joburg mornings are crisp, not wet, and the experience holds beautifully in cool weather. In the event of heavy or sustained rain, the session will be postponed to the following weekend at the same time. All registered participants will be notified by WhatsApp by 6:00am on the day.

Venue Changes

In the unlikely event that a venue becomes unsuitable closer to the date due to circumstances beyond our control, registered participants will be notified by WhatsApp as early as possible and an appropriate alternative will be arranged. The experience will go ahead.