Willem Pretorius Game Reserve, Protected nature area in Free State, South Africa

Willem Pretorius Game Reserve covers 12,000 hectares around the Allemanskraal Dam, 30 km north of Winburg and 19 km south of Ventersburg. The Sand River crosses it from east to west, and the reserve is the largest in the Lejweleputswa District Municipality.

The reserve opened to the public in 1961 and covers 12,000 hectares around the Allemanskraal Dam, making it the largest game reserve in the Lejweleputswa District Municipality. The Sand River runs east to west through it. It lies 30 km north of Winburg, 8 km east of the N1 and 19 km south of Ventersburg.

The reserve functions as a place where visitors can learn about South African ecosystems and discover information about local animal life. Those who come here can explore on guided walks to understand more about the plants and animals that live in this landscape.

The reserve lies 30 km north of Winburg, 8 km east of the N1 national road and 19 km south of Ventersburg. The Sand River runs east to west through the reserve, and the Allemanskraaldam is ringed by the reserve. Frost occurs on about 40 nights a year, so early winter mornings are cold.

The reserve's name honours Willem Pretorius, and its 12,000 hectares make it the largest game reserve in the Lejweleputswa District Municipality. It encircles the whole of the Allemanskraal Dam, and the Sand River crosses it from east to west. Eight fish species live in the dam.