Oviston Nature Reserve, Nature reserve on Lake Gariep, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
The Oviston Nature Reserve extends across 16,000 hectares of protected land along the southern shores of Lake Gariep, featuring semi-desert terrain and diverse wildlife species.
The reserve emerged after the construction of Gariep Dam in 1971, when provincial authorities gained control of the land to establish a conservation area.
The reserve protects representative communities of the Nama Karoo ecotype, maintaining natural processes that support the resilience of this ecological system.
Visitors can choose between three accommodation options: Komweer Lodge for 12 people, Apies Bay Cabin, or the Ihodi Picnic and Campsite for outdoor stays.
The reserve connects to Lake Gariep, which stretches 100 kilometers in length and stores 5.6 billion cubic meters of water, making it South Africa's largest water reservoir.
Location: Eastern Cape
Elevation above the sea: 1,268 m
GPS coordinates: -30.75000,25.70000
Latest update: March 8, 2025 22:11
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