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Madikwe Game Reserve
Mafikeng Game Reserve
Molemane Eye Nature Reserve
Molopo Game Reserve
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SA Lombard Nature Reserve
Vaalkop Dam Nature Reserve
Wolwespruit Dam Reserve

NORTH WEST ICONS
Hartbeespoort Dam
Madikwe Game Reserve
Mafikeng Capital City
Pilanesberg National Park
Sun City & Lost City
Taung Heritage Site
Vredefort Dome

NORTH WEST REGIONS
Bojanala Region
Dr Ruth S. Mompati District (Bophirima Region)
Dr Ngaka Modiri Molema District (Central Region)
Dr Kenneth Kaunda District (Southern Region)

Bophirima Dr Ngaka Modiri Molema District (Central Region) Bojanala Southern Region
WOLWESPRUIT NATURE RESERVE - small but scenic
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Wolwespruit Dam Nature Reserve - Photo by Linx Africa

CONTACT DETAILS

Tel: +27 (0)18 581 9705

Park Manager: Mr Mmole Teme
Cell: 083 688 5195

E-mail:

Postal Address:
PO Box 237, Leeudoringstad, 2640
Address: Wolwespruit Nature Reserve, Leeudoringstad/turn-off, Klipspruit road.

4 February 2010
BLOEMHOF DAM AND WOLWESPRUIT NATURE RESERVES CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

The current flooding along the Vaal River has compelled the North West Parks and Tourism Board to close its two nature reserves, the Bloemhof Dam and Wolwerspruit Nature Reserve until further notice.
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This small but scenic reserve conserves attractive riverine bush and is a popular angling and hiking destination, along the tranquil river frontage environment.

Wolwespruit is one of the least known of the North West parks and has retained much of the appeal of the natural riverine environment. It also conserves a variety of plains game.

Wolwespruit Nature Reserve is well known for yellowfish angling in the rapids with artificial lures and flies.

TARIFFS - FROM 1 February 2008
Adults R20.00
Children
(2-12 years)		 R10.00
Pensioners R10.00
Angling R15.00 per person per day (includes children) + entrance fee
Camping R50.00 per site per night + entry fee & angling fee
(max. 6 persons per site) and R10.00 per additional person per night.
Stone House Cottage R 250.00 per night, (max 6 people) and R25.00 per night per additional person + entrance fee & angling fee per person.
   
Impala at Wolwespruit Dam Nature Reserve Wolwespruit Nature Reserve

Location

Situated on the Vaal River upstream 130km from the Bloemhof Dam and 22 km south from the town of Leeudoringstad, on the Klipspruit road.

 

Climate

Generally mild to hot but can be cold in winter especially at night.

The birding opportunities are numerous and diverse in the various localised eco-systems. The park also conserves a variety of plains game and smaller mammals.

 

Facilities

There are rustic camping sites all along the river bank on the reserve. Booking essential.