The WildNet Africa on-line directory of destinations, safaris, products and services available in Africa.THESE DIRECTORY ENTRIES PROVIDE BASIC CONTACT DETAILS ONLY. VISIT THE WEBSITE IF AVAILABLE. THE WILDNET AFRICA HOME PAGE WILL LEAD YOU TO DESTINATIONS AND SERVICES WITH FULL ON-LINE INFORMATION.  KOPPIES DAM NATURE RESERVEPostal address: P O BOX 151, KOPPIES, 9540, SOUTH AFRICA Tel (International): +27-5672-2521 Tel (South Africa): 05672-2521 Fax (International): Fax (South Africa): e-Mail: Web Home Page: http://www.glen.agric.za/nature/koppies.htm Our situation/ areas of operation:FREE STATE, SOUTH AFRICAOur type of wildlife enterprise:GAME/NATURE RESERVEOur wildlife products and/or services:GAME VIEWING, BIRDING Koppies Dam Nature Reserve covers 4 325 ha and surrounds the Koppies Dam on the Rhenoster River. Grassland is interspersed with patches of sweet-thorn along the river. A few game species have been released, including black wildebeest, blesbok, springbok, plain zebra, buffalo and impala. The dam attracts a broad spectrum of waterbirds. Location: North-eastern part of Free State; north-east of Kroonstad. Access: From Kroonstad take the N1 north-wards towards Parys; after approximately 6 km turn right onto the tarred secondary road (R82) to Koppies; turn right again at the town and then left onto a gravel road to the dam. Alternatively, take the toll road to Johannesburg from Kroonstad; take the Koppies turnoff and proceed as above. Accommodation: None. Camping is permitted and there are basic ablution facilities. Other facilities: Game-viewing; boating and fishing (licence required) are permitted) Open: Throughout the year. Opening time: 07h00 to 21h00. |
