Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve, Biosphere reserve between Pretoria and Rustenburg, South Africa
The Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve spans 360,000 hectares across two provinces, featuring mountains, rivers, wetlands, and diverse ecological zones with abundant wildlife.
The mountain range within the reserve predates Mount Everest by approximately 100 times, containing geological formations from the Transvaal System and Bushveld Igneous Complex.
Archaeological discoveries throughout the reserve document human presence over thousands of years, including significant sites within the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage area.
The reserve maintains numerous hiking trails, observation points, and research facilities, while offering guided tours through various ecosystems and geological formations.
This protected area contains 443 bird species, representing nearly half of all bird species found in the southern African region, including the Cape vulture and secretary bird.
Location: Rustenburg Local Municipality
GPS coordinates: -25.83330,27.60000
Latest update: March 9, 2025 22:21
Cradle of Humankind
16.2 km
Rising Star Cave
20.6 km
Sterkfontein
24.4 km
Swartkrans
59.7 km
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
37.1 km
Malapa Fossil Site, Cradle of Humankind
21.3 km
Lion & Safari Park
28.8 km
Gondolin Cave
24.8 km
Lesedi Cultural Village
28.3 km
Drimolen
21.7 km
Hartbeespoort Aerial Cableway
31.2 km
Wonder Cave
22.9 km
Kromdraai fossil site
21.7 km
Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory
10.7 km
Gladysvale Cave
16.8 km
Coopers Cave
24.8 km
Plovers Lake
23.9 km
Motsetsi
24.8 km
Paardekraal Monument
34 km
Grottes de Sterkfontein
24.5 km
Magaliesberg Protected Natural Environment
2.9 km
Mountain Sanctuary Park
17.7 km
Monkey Sanctuary, Hartbeespoort in South Africa
24.1 km
HartRAO 26m Radio Telescope
10.6 km
General Schoeman Memorial
33.4 km
MeerKAT prototype dish
10.5 km
Hamerkop Kloof
18.3 km
Castle Gorge
3.7 kmReviews
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