Willem Pretorius Game Reserve, Protected nature area in Free State, South Africa
The Willem Pretorius Game Reserve spans 12,005 hectares of grasslands, woodlands, and wetlands surrounding the Allemanskraaldam, with the Sand River flowing through from east to west.
The Free State provincial government established this conservation area in 1961 to protect and maintain the natural habitats of indigenous wildlife species.
The reserve functions as an educational center where visitors learn about South African ecosystems through guided tours and environmental programs focusing on local biodiversity.
Visitors can access the reserve via maintained roads from Ventersburg, located 19 kilometers north, with options for accommodation ranging from camping sites to self-catering units.
The reserve houses reintroduced populations of buffalo, eland, giraffe, zebra, black wildebeest, and white rhinoceros, alongside eight fish species in the Allemanskraaldam.
Location: Free State
Inception: 1961
GPS coordinates: -28.30600,27.23600
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:17
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