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Nature reserves
Sandveld Nature Reserve
At the Sandveld Nature Reserve in the Free State you can experience Kalahari thornveld – with its signature camelthorn trees, sociable weavers and crimson-breasted shrikes – without having to travel to the Kalahari. The reserve also offers several other habitats, with a large variety of bird and game species. It is also popular with anglers.
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Cape Point Nature Reserve, Western Cape
Although Cape Point is not the most southerly tip of Africa, as many people believe, it is 1 of the most beautiful parts of the African continent. The Cape Point Nature Reserve can be explored by several means, from hiking trails to helicopter rides.
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Uvongo River Nature Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal
Down the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal you'll cross the iVungu River at Uvongo, where the Uvongo River Nature Reserve was established to protect an array of riverine birds. Rare species found here include the grey sunbird, purple-banded sunbird and grey waxbill.
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Nature reserves
There's something for everyone in South Africa’s nature reserves. Imagine stunning scenery, rare plants and animals, and activities ranging from diving and whale watching to game drives and hiking. Stay in simple self-caters, welcoming B&B or an upmarket luxury lodge ¬ there's accommodation to suit all pockets.
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Sterkfontein Dam Nature Reserve, Free State
The 7000-hectare water wonder in the Eastern Free State near Harrismith, known as the Sterkfontein Dam, is situated in a nature reserve with 12 000 hectares of conserved land offering several different veld types and a compelling variety of landscapes, activities and wildlife.
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The Wolkberg Wilderness
The Wolkberg Wilderness Mountain Reserve in Limpopo is a day-tripper's delight with plenty to see and do. Also known as the 'cloudy mountains', the Wolkberg Wilderness offers gorgeous picnic spots, rivers, waterfalls and walking trails, as well as rich bird and mammal life.
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The Gariep Dam Nature Reserve
The Free State’s Gariep Dam Nature Reserve offers visitors fantastic fishing and all kinds of watersports. For those that prefer dry land there’s game viewing, horseback rides and hiking to absorb the rich natural environment and spectacular dam. Accommodation is plentiful and the reserve is the perfect stop between Cape Town and Johannesburg.
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Beachwood Mangrove Nature Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal
Visit the Beachwood Mangrove Nature Reserve where red, white and black mangroves flourish just a stone's throw from the bustling coastal city of Durban (eThekwini). A number of wading birds, mudskippers, crabs and other creatures of this ecosystem promise an interesting walk through the reserve along a series of boardwalks.
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Leshiba Wilderness, Limpopo
Leshiba Wilderness is a nature and game reserve at the top of Limpopo's Soutpansberg Mountains, South Africa's northernmost range. The name Soutpansberg means 'mountain of salt' and is derived from the salt pans that lie to the north of the mountain range.
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Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve
Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve is in the wild heights of the Wolkberg Mountains, offering adventurers a choice of hiking, birding or just strolling through the cool forests alongside a river. This Limpopo nature reserve is famed for its sparkling rivers, scenic mountains slopes and beautiful trees.
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Musina Nature Reserve
The Musina Nature Reserve is home to South Africa’s largest collection of baobabs. These magnificent trees can grow up to 25 metres high and over 28 metres in circumference. Baobabs may live up to 3 000 years, and have become shrouded in legends about their mysterious powers.
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The Kruger2Canyon Nature Reserve
The Kruger2Canyon Nature Reserve isn't only a place of great beauty and ecological importance but is also choc-a-bloc full of things to do, from game viewing to hot air balloon rides. Admire the views, marvel at the biodiversity, find the Big 5 or go adventuring - the choice is yours.
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De Hoop Nature Reserve
De Hoop Nature Reserve in the Western Cape offers some of the best whale watching experiences in the world. It is also renowned for its rare and endangered plant life and beautiful hiking trails through the fields of fynbos that are part of the Cape Floral Kingdom.
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The Robberg Nature Reserve
Stunning views, fantastic hiking and kayaking and rich ocean life typifies the Robberg Nature Reserve in South Africa’s Garden Route. Visitors can get a closer look at seals, whales and dolphins or can hike through rare fields of fynbos. Fascinating Stone Age caves offer a glimpse into our ancient past while the nearby town of Plettenberg Bay offers the conveniences of modern accommodation.
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