The entrance to the Mafikeng Game Reserve is through the main gate off Jacaranda Drive in Mafikeng. When visiting Mafikeng be sure to include this attractive park into your itinerary.

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Location: 11km from Ottoshoop on the Lichtenburg - Zeerust Road. The Eye and the Farm is a singular place. Its setting and abundance of attractions provide a an essential ingredient to enjoyment! The Molemane Eye is a historically significant place which includes a National Monument. The old Duncan-Rose farmhouse has been converted into a museum. Other developments include game stocking for breeding purposes with high value game species such as rhino, buffalo, sable and eland. The area has a rich cultural history, and mining connotations locally and in the immediate vicinity. Accomodation: Tented Camp accommodation is in en-suite safari tents along the lake edge. Caravan camp sites are also located along the river

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MADIKWE Is situated against the Botswana border, just three hours' drive from both Johannesburg and Pretoria. It is one of South Africa's prime safari destinations. Location: The 60 000 ha reserve is situated in the far north of North West Province, adjacent to the Botswana border. History: Madikwe was announced to the public in August 1991 and officially became part of the Board's estate on 31 October the same year. A detailed feasibility study showed that wildlife-based tourism was the most beneficial option for this remote and economically depressed area. Madikwe Game Reserve is home to 66 large mammal species including the Big Five and approximately 300 resident and migrant bird species. It is one of South Africa's largest game reserves. Madikwe has the distinction of being one of the few game reserves in the world to be proclaimed purely on the grounds of being the most appropriate and sustainable land use for an area. Madikwe represents an extension to this philosophy in that ...

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The 4, 800 hectare reserve is composed of Kalahari and Acacia bushveld with bountiful plains. Game viewing is its main attraction. The entrance to the Mafikeng Game Reserve is through the main gate off Jacaranda Drive in Mahikeng. When visiting Mahikeng, be sure to include this attractive park into your itinerary. The principal circuit takes only 2 hours and is a most rewarding game viewing experience. Location: The Mafikeng Game Reserve is located against the municipal boundary of Mahikeng, the Capital City, extending eastwards to cover an area of 4 600 ha of open Kalahari grassland and acacia thorn scrub. To reach the Reserve entrance drive into Mahikeng on the R503 (Lichtenburg Road), cross over the bridge and turn right into Shippard Street. Travel east for 2 km and turn right into Jacaranda Street (immediately after the sportsground) and continue out of the suburbs to the gate.

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This remote Kalahari grassland and thornveld reserve is an arid savannah region of undulating grass and thornveld dunes offering a unique wilderness experience to the wildlife enthusiast. Many of the game and bird species found on the reserve are endemic to the desert regions of South Africa. Location The 24 000 ha reserve is located against the Botswana border in the far west of the Province, 250 km north of Vryburg and 7 km west of the village of Vostershoop.

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Highveld nature reserve is a Community nature reserve. It is successfully claimed by the Barolong Bo Modiboa. it is situated west of the town of Potchefstroom on the N12 treasure route near Ikageng township and Matlwang village. It is an area of high conservation value as it conserves a portion of the western grassland biome as found in the Bakenveld. Popular attractions include the popular annual hiking event, game viewing and Community outreach programmes which the reserve hosts.

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A group camp comprising three fully equipped self- catering chalets of 3 bedrooms each. Also three fully equipped sleeping halls with six beds each, for groups sleeping a total of 18. Separate ablution facilities and fully equipped kitchen. There is also a small conference facility and lapa within the complex. Camping at the angling area. A thatched hunting camp on the reserve can be hired as a unit offering a peaceful environment in the centre of the reserve. There is no electricity at this camp which is powered by solar panels.

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Sa Lombard nature reserve was one of the earliest wildlife conservation research centres in South Africa and is credited with having saved the black wildebeest from extinction in the wild. The reserve is an important breeding centre for Plains animals, including Springbok, black wildebeest, red Hartebeest and zebra. The reserve conserves a small area of open Kalahari grassland on an unusual flood plain. Game viewing is made simple by the almost total lack of trees. Location: the reserve is located 17 km west of Bloemhof on the R34 to Schweizer- Reneke. To reach the reserve take the R34 west from Bloemhof for 5 km and turn left for 6. 4 Km to the entrance gate. The reserve complex is located at the centre of the reserve. Accommodation: a three bedroomed self-catering Guesthouse sleeping 8 people is available.

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Is set in a 3000 ha rolling grassland. It serves as an important recreational destination for the many communities nearby. The reserve is noted for outdoor recreation; apart from angling, opportunities for camping, yachting, canoeing, birding and game viewing are also offered. Location: Boskop Dam Nature Reserve is located in the Mooi River valley 20 km north of the town of Potchefstroom, a short distance from the R501 Carltonville road and 30km from the N14 Ventersdorp / Krugersdorp road on the Rysmierbult turnoff.

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This small but scenic reserve conserves attractive riverine bush and is a popular angling and hiking destination, along the tranquil river frontage environment. Wolwespruit is one of the least known of the North West parks and has retained much of the appeal of the natural riverine environment. It also conserves a variety of plains game. Wolwespruit Nature Reserve is well known for yellowfish angling in the rapids with artificial lures and flies.

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Is situated 54km north of Brits, near Beestekrel and north-east of Rustenburg, in typical broken bushveld country. It is renowned as both an anglers and birdwatching destination. Location: To reach Velkop take the R511 road north from Brits for 35 km to a sign indicating Beestekrel. Turn left and continue 4km to a sign indicating Velkop Dam to the right. Travel a further 11km to the entrance to the Velkop Dam and Magalies Water Project complex on the left and continue to the reserve entrance gates and dam wall.

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