Wolwespruit Nature Reserve
Afrikaans name: Wolwespruit Natuur Reservaat
North West
Wolwespruit Nature Reserve is a small reserve on the Vaal River near the town of Leeudoringstad. It covers an area of 2,330 hectares.
This reserve is popular with anglers with Yellowfish being the sought after catch. The rapids in the river make a good place for the use of fishing lures and flies.
Wolwespruit is also a popular venue for hiking. There are various mammals to be seen including Black Wildebeest, Burchell's Zebra and Kudu. Birders will also have plenty of species to look for.
There are some rustic camping sites in Wolwespruit Nature Reserve as well as one cottage.
References and further reading
Chris and Tilde Stuarts Guide to Southern African Game and Nature Reserves - Author: Chris and Tilde Stuart - Published: 1989 - Page: 67Go Birding in the Transvaal - Author: Brendan Ryan and John Isom - Published: 1990 - Page: 117
Illustrated Guide to the Game Parks and Nature Reserves of SA - 2nd edn - Author: Readers Digest - Published: 1991 - Page: 95
Tracks4Africa - Wolwespruit Nature Reserve
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