Groenkloof Nature Reserve, Protected area in Pretoria, South Africa
The reserve spans 600 hectares of grassland and woodland, featuring natural vegetation along the Apies valley and native trees across hillsides and valleys.
President Paul Kruger established Groenkloof Nature Reserve on February 25, 1895, making it the first game sanctuary in Africa to protect oribi and other animals.
Lucas Bronkhorst, an early settler from 1839, left traces of his homestead that remain visible along a memorial wall in the reserve.
The reserve opens from 5:30 to 19:00 during summer and 7:00 to 18:00 in winter, offering multiple trails for hiking and mountain biking activities.
Over 120 bird species inhabit the reserve, including Swainson's spurfowl and weaver birds that nest near the Apies River.
Location: Gauteng
GPS coordinates: -25.79340,28.20390
Latest update: May 30, 2025 02:52
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