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RUSTENBURG NATURE RESERVE


Postal address: THE OFFICER-IN-CHARGE, P O BOX 511, RUSTENBURG, 0300, SOUTH AFRICA

Tel (International): +27-142-31050

Tel (South Africa): 0142-31050

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Our situation/ areas of operation:

NORTH-WEST, SOUTH AFRICA

Our type of wildlife enterprise:

GAME/NATURE RESERVE

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GAME VIEWING, HIKING, TRAILS The Rustenburg Nature Reserve lies at the western end of THE Magaliesberg Protected Natural Environment, about 100 km from Pretoria and Johannesburg. Originally established on the farm Rietvallei, which once belonged to President Paul Kruger, it has been gradually expanded over the years and now covers some 4 257 ha. The reserve is dominated by the rocky ridges of the Magaliesberg, with well-wooded ravines on the rugged slopes. A large valley basin and an extensive plateau together for an important water catchment area, from which the main watercourse flows into a large, reed-filled marsh. Although broadly defined as sour bushveld, the reserve's vegetation is varied, comprising grassland, scrub, mixed woodland, and even scattered pockets of fynbos (heath). More than 115 tree and bush species are known to grow in this mountain reserve, as well as a number of rare plants such as Aloe peglerae and the succulent Frithia pulchra. Oribi, common duiker, klipspringer, reedbuck, mountain reedbuck, kudu, red hartebeest and sable are among the 13 antelope species that roam the reserve. The smallest of these, and other small mammals, are preyed upon by leopard, caracal, brown hyena and black-backed jackal, but these predators are seldom seen. Some 230 bird species have been observed here, and a Cape griffon breeding colony is situated just to the east of the reserve. Both martial and black eagles occur. Location: Eastern sector of North West; south-west of Rustenburg. Access: From the centre of Rustenburg the reserve is clearly singposted. The north gate gives access to the group camp and hiking trail; other visitors should use the east gate, where the reserve office and visitor centre are located. An entrance fee is charged. Accommodation: Camping site with ablution facilities, fireplaces and wood, water' to be booked in advance (r7 per stand per night); 2 hiking trail huts, each with 10 beds, cooking pots and grid, paraffin lamps and firewood, a pit toilet and water (R4 per person per night). A small camp accommodating 60 is available for organised groups (R2 per person). Other facilities: Visitor information centre, picnic sites, self-guided nature trail (about 2 hours); 2-day hiking trail. Open: Throughout the year Opening time: 08h00 to 16h00.