Nylsvley Nature Reserve, Protected natural wetland in Limpopo, South Africa
The 4000-hectare reserve encompasses Acacia woodlands, Combretum forests, and grassland floodplains between 1080 and 1155 meters above sea level.
The name originated in the 1860s when Voortrekker farmers saw the flooded plain with a northward-flowing river and thought it was connected to the Nile.
Scientists conduct extensive research programs at the reserve, making it one of the most studied ecological sites in the world.
Visitors can access the reserve through an 8-kilometer gravel road from R101 between Modimolle and Mookgophong, with accommodation options including chalets and camping.
The reserve contains South Africa's only natural stands of Oryza longistaminata wild rice and hosts over 80,000 water birds during peak flood seasons.
Location: Limpopo
GPS coordinates: -24.65480,28.69100
Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:23
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