The Wildebeest's guide to South Africa
Kgaswane Mountain Reserve
Afrikaans name: Kgaswane Berg Reservaat
Kgaswane Mountain Reserve scenery
Photo © Steven Herbert
North West
The Kgaswane Mountain Reserve is situated on the outskirts of Rustenburg in North West province. It offers stunning scenery and is a great place to escape from city life.
The rugged mountains are part of the Magaliesberg Mountain range.
Although it is not a great reserve for game-viewing there are some mammals to be seen including Burchell's Zebra, Red Hartebeest, Blesbok and Mountain Reedbuck. The reserve has a breeding herd of Sable Antelope.
An impressive list of over 300 species of birds have been recorded in the reserve including Cape Vulture, Verreaux's Eagle and Martial Eagle.
Kgaswane Mountain Reserve is popular amongst mountain bikers and is sure to test your fitness. There are also hiking trails and picnic areas.
Entrance to Kgaswane Mountain Reserve
Photo © Steven Herbert
Mammals of Kgaswane Mountain Reserve
Please note that this is only a guide and, while we have made every effort to be accurate, we can't be held responsible for any errors.
Antbear / Aardvark
Common Duiker
South African Hedgehog
Striped Polecat
References and further reading
The Chamberlain Guide to Birding Gauteng - Author: Etienne Marais and Faansie Peacock - Published: 2008 - Page: 256Southern Africa from the Highway - Author: AA RSA - Published: 1991 - Page: 172
Southern African Birdfinder - Author: Cohen, Spottiswoode and Rossouw - Published: 2006 - Page: 202
Go Birding in the Transvaal - Author: Brendan Ryan and John Isom - Published: 1990 - Page: 87
Illustrated Guide to the Game Parks and Nature Reserves of SA - 2nd edn - Author: Readers Digest - Published: 1991 - Page: 92
Places to Visit in Southern Africa - Author: AA RSA - Published: 1995 - Page: 60
Atlas of National Parks and Reserves of South Africa - Author: Marielle Renssen - Published: 2006 - Page: 128
Chris and Tilde Stuarts Guide to Southern African Game and Nature Reserves - Author: Chris and Tilde Stuart - Published: 1989 - Page: 62
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