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. LOERIE DAM NATURE RESERVE(ALGOA REGIONAL SERVICES COUNCIL)Postal address: P O BOX 318, PORT ELIZABETH, 6000, SOUTH AFRICA Tel (International): +27-41-561000 Tel (South Africa): 041-561000 Fax (International): +27-41-555213 Fax (South Africa): 041-555213 e-Mail: Web Home Page: Our situation/ areas of operation:EASTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICAOur type of wildlife enterprise:GAME/NATURE RESERVEOur wildlife products and/or services:HIKING, NATURE EXPERIENCE This 1 000 ha reserve around the Loerie Dam is open to all, but is intended primarily for use by school and other groups to promote an awareness of the environment and conservation. Situated in scenic, mountainous terrain, it protects both the dense, thorny, Valley Bushveld scrub and the Eastern Cape fynbos (heath) vegetation, and is particularly colourful in winter. Location: West of Port Elizabeth Access: From Port Elizabeth follow the N2 westwards; after 40 km take the R331 towards Hankey; Loerie is 11 km from the N2, and the reserve turnoff is just beyond the town. Accommodation: A dormitory that accommodates 48 persons and a timber hut for 18 persons; used by hikers and by educational groups. Other facilities: 3- and 7-km walking trails. Open: Throughout the year Opening time: Sunrise to sunset. |