Atherstone Nature Reserve

The 23,500-hectare reserve contains savannah plains, bushveld, and Kalahari grasslands that support diverse wildlife populations including elephants and black rhinoceros.

Norman Edward Atherstone transformed his cattle farmland into a game reserve, later donating the property to the Transvaal Nature Conservation Department.

The land maintains connections to early hunter-gatherer tribes who utilized natural resources throughout the reserve's territories over many generations.

Self-drive game viewing allows visitors to observe wildlife such as buffalo, zebra, giraffe, and numerous antelope species during daylight hours.

The reserve forms part of a collaborative management system between government authorities and private landowners to ensure effective conservation strategies.

GPS coordinates: -24.57485,26.78520

Latest update: March 16, 2025 01:00