Nylsvlei Nature Reserve

The Limpopo Province Nylsvley Nature Reserve is managed by Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism. Limpopo Tourism Agency is responsible for hospitality.

This 4000 ha reserve is a mosaic of habitats: Acacia, Combretum and broad leafed woodland and grassveld floodplain. It lies between 1080 and 1155 m above sea level and receives an average of 620mm rainfall per annum. Summers are hot, winters mild with occasional very low temperatures.

The reserve supports about 1 000 large mammals including breeding herds of the threatened Roan and Tsessebe. Giraffe, Zebra, Kudu, Waterbuck, Impala, Reed-buck, Warthog, Porcupine, Bush-babies and Ostrich are commonly seen, Bushpig, Leopard, Brown Hyena are resident. Some 58 species of reptiles are present including snakes (always wear sensible shoes!)

Very nearly 400 species of birds are known to reside or visit occasionally, including 102 water bird species.

About 800 plant species support the biodiversity that makes Nylsvley famous.

Nylsvley is a Ramsar site, a wetland of international importance for the protection of waterfowl.

It was the subject of the acclaimed Savanna Biome Research programme from 1974.

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Hospitality

4 x 2 bed chalets, 1 x 6 bed guest house, group camp and camping sites are available to hire

Reservations: rathlanes@gmail.com Tel: 015 293 3612 / 071 057 0828

Spoonbill Restaurant/Tea Garden serving breakfast light lunches, supper by arrangement.