History of South African Nature Reserves
History and geology buffs will find the history of these iconic South African nature reserves and national parks fascinating - from the geological formation of the land to the first human settlers to the proclamation of a nature reserve.
Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park - Wikipedia
Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park, formerly Hluhluwe–Umfolozi Game Reserve, is the oldest proclaimed nature reserve in Africa. It consists of 960 km² (96,000 ha) of hilly topography 280 kilometres (170 mi) north of Durban in central KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and is known for its rich wildlife and conservation efforts. [2]
Best National Parks And Reserves In South Africa - go2africa.com
The oldest of South Africa’s national parks, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park is also the oldest proclaimed nature reserve in the whole of Africa. Stretching to 960 square kilometres (371 square miles), the park is a pioneer in conservation efforts, saving the southern white rhino from near extinction.
Featherbed Nature Reserve - Wikipedia
Featherbed Nature Reserve is a privately owned nature reserve on the Western Headland of the Knysna River Estuary on South Africa’s Garden Route. [1] [2]
The 11 most incredible national parks in South Africa
Jan 5, 2022 · Showcasing an astonishing array of landscapes, the country's national parks and game reserves are great places to experience true wilderness and get close to Africa's famous wildlife. If you include private reserves, South Africa has hundreds of …
Kogelberg Nature Reserve - Wikipedia
Kogelberg Nature Reserve is a nature reserve of 3,000 ha (7,400 acres) comprising the Kogelberg Mountain Range, to the east of Cape Town, South Africa. With about 1600 plant species, it contains a floral diversity per unit area that is greater than anywhere else in the world.
South African Nature Reserves
While cities such as Cape Town add an extra dimension to travel in South Africa, the country also boasts more than 300 game and nature reserves. Between them, they protect a range of habitats second-to-none on the African continent.
History Of Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve
Learn about Suikerbosrand’s long-lost ancient Tswana city and visit a typical 19th century South African farm - a live and functional farm museum
Hluleka Nature Reserve - South Africa Online
Hluleka Nature Reserve is a little gem of a spot, situated within the Wild Coast region of the Eastern Cape, South Africa. The reserve is a combination of a 772 ha farm known as Old Strachan’s Grant Farm, a strip of Wild Coastline, and the splendid forest reserves of Congwane Mtombo and Ndabeni Hluleka.
National Parks of South Africa - Nature Reserve
There are now 20 major parks in the country, covering an area of nearly two million hectares and representing various ecosystems, formations and cultural landmarks.