 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.  UITENHAGE NATURE RESERVE(UITENHAGE MUNICIPALITY)Postal address: P O BOX 45, UITENHAGE, 6230, SOUTH AFRICA Tel (International): +27-422-9926011 Tel (South Africa): 0422-9926011 Fax (International): +27-422-27562 Fax (South Africa): 0422-27562 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:TRAILS, BIRDING The 824 ha Uitenhage Nature Reserve is located around 'The Eyes', freshwater springs that contribute to the town's water supply. The nature reserve protects a variety of plantlife that is associated with Valley Bushveld, grassland and dry Karoo vegetation. Aloes offer a particularly fine spectacle when they flower between the months of June and August. Bird-watchers will find the most productive area near the springs. Location: Uitenhage Access: From Uitenhage take the R75 northwards towards Graaf-Reinet and after 8 km turn off to the clearly signposted Springs Holiday Resort; the resort is located within the reserve. Accommodation: The holiday resort has self-catering accommodation and a camping site. Other facilities: A network of footpaths; guided tours at 15h00 every weekday except Thursday, and at 14h00 and 16h00 at weekends and on public holidays; picnic sites with fireplaces; swimming pool at resort; look-out tower. Open: Throughout the year. Opening time: 08h00 to sunset. |