Mabalingwe Game Reserve, Protected wildlife area in Bela-Bela Local Municipality, South Africa.
The 8,800-hectare reserve contains grasslands and bushveld environments where numerous species of African wildlife roam across rolling hills.
The land transformed from a maize and cattle farm called Boschpoort in 1972 into a nature reserve with its first ten chalets constructed in 1988.
The name originates from Tswana words mabala ya ingwe, meaning spots of the leopard, reflecting the regional linguistic heritage of South Africa.
Located 28 kilometers west of Bela Bela, the reserve provides accommodation in thatched chalets and lodges with options for guided game drives.
The reserve houses elephants rescued from culling operations at Kruger National Park in 1996, contributing to wildlife conservation efforts.
Location: Bela-Bela Local Municipality
GPS coordinates: -24.83333,28.04806
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:47
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