Safari and wilderness areas in Mopani |
Hans Merensky nature reserve |
The reserve consist of woodlands and grasslands - and a small marsh with a thermal spring.
Location: Limpopo, South Africa, Size: 52 sq. km, Altitude: ? m - 542 m,
Safari lodges / wilderness camps: Busisa Safari Lodge,
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Short history:
1950:Origin of the Hans Merensky nature reserve.
1953:The Hans Merensky nature reserve is decleared.
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Wildlife in Hans Merensky nature reserve
Some mammals: Leopard, zebra, duiker, wildebeest, waterbuck, warthog, sable antelope, jackal, giraffe, hyena, hippo, impala, kudu, bushbuck, steenbok,
Some birds: Bennettss woodpecker, southern white-crowned shrike, red-billed buffalo-weaver, brown-headed parrot, martial eagle, retzs helmet shrike, wood sandpiper, red-headed weaver
Some reptiles: nile crocodile, giant water monitor izard,
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Outside the Hans Merensky nature reserve
The northern boundary of Hans Merensky nature reseve is the Great Letaba river.
Eastwards lies the Black Hills and the Kruger national park.
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Klaserie Private Nature Reserve |
This reserve is part of the Greater Kruger National Park and borders Kruger National Park and Timbavati Game Reserve.
Location: Limpopo, South Africa, Size: 600 sq. km, Altitude: ?,
Safari lodges / wilderness camps: Africa on Foot Camp,
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Kitara Camp |
Nzumba Camp |
Timbila Camp |
Makalali Private Game Reserve |
Located west of Kruger National Park.
Location: Limpopo, South Africa, Size: 220 sq. km, altitude: ?,
Safari lodges / wilderness camps:
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Garonga Safari Camp |
makalali game lodge |
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Motswari Private Game Reserve |
Motswari borders both Timbavati and Kruger National Park and is part of the Greater Kruger National Park.
Location: Limpopo, South Africa, Size:149 sq. km, Altitude: ?,
Safari lodges / wilderness camps: African Bush Lodge,
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Motswari Game Lodge |
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