Location Limpopo, South Africa Address South Africa | Nearest city Vivo Area 93.6 km² | |
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Governing body Limpopo Provincial Government Management Limpopo Provincial Government Similar Langjan Nature Reserve, Nwanedi Provincial Park, Soutpansberg, Nylsvley Nature Reserve, Doorndraai Dam | ||
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Blouberg Nature Reserve is a protected area situated close to Vivo, west of Louis Trichardt in the Limpopo Province, of South Africa. It covers an area of 9,360 hectares (23,100 acres) from the eastern portion of the Blouberg mountain range down to the savanna near the Brak River, and is managed and administrated by the Limpopo Provincial Government.
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Topography and habitats
Its topography renders a diverse array of habitats which in-turn accommodate numerous species of plant and animal life. This reserve is well known for the largest breeding colony of Cape vultures in South Africa on its mountainous sector. On the plain sector game is abundant with special mention of Cape buffalo, sable antelope and leopard. It is predominately bushveld savanna with baobabs and tambotis standing prominently on the northern plains. Natural forest occurs on the mountain's southern slopes, which includes a large Outeniqua yellowwood, which was given official protection in 2013.
Visitor facilities
Current accommodation consists of chalets at Mashatu camp, Tamboti tented bush camp, Modumele Wilderness Camp and Molope Camp. A vehicle with high ground clearance is needed, especially for the southern part. Although it is an ideal stop over for the Tuli Block in Botswana, the Mapungubwe National Park in Zimbabwe or the northern part of Kruger Park, the reserve is worth a proper visit even by itself.
Animals
Animal species found in the reserve:
Bird species found in the reserve: