Polokwane Nature Reserve is a 3,200-hectare (7,900-acre) nature reserve located near the city of Polokwane in Limpopo Province, South Africa. It is home to a variety of animals, including sable antelope, white rhinoceros, giraffe, zebra, and over 300 species of birds. The reserve is also home to a unique type of grassland called Pietersburg Plateau False Grassland, which is found nowhere else in the world. Visitors can enjoy game drives, hiking, and bird watching in the reserve.
Key features
- Unique grassland: The reserve is home to a unique type of grassland called Pietersburg Plateau False Grassland, which is found nowhere else in the world.
- Variety of animals: The reserve is home to a variety of animals, including sable antelope, white rhinoceros, giraffe, zebra, and over 300 species of birds.
- Activities: Visitors can enjoy game drives, hiking, and bird watching in the reserve.
Why visit Polokwane Nature Reserve?
- To see unique grassland: The reserve is home to a unique type of grassland that is found nowhere else in the world.
- To see a variety of animals: The reserve is home to a variety of animals, including some that are rare or endangered.
- To enjoy outdoor activities: Visitors can enjoy game drives, hiking, and bird watching in the reserve.
Additional information
- The reserve is open year-round.
- There is an entrance fee to the reserve.
- Visitors can stay overnight in the reserve at one of the campsites or chalets.
- The reserve is located about 3 hours from Johannesburg.