About Weenen Nature Reserve
Weenen Game Reserve covers an area of typical inland KwaZulu Natal acacia grassland with occasional thickets.
Did you know? There is a guided walk of 8kms and three self-guided trails which pass dams within the reserve.
Within Weenen Reserve there are extensive game viewing facilities, guided walks and environmental education facilities.
More than 230 species of birds have been recorded (there are two hides overlooking a dam) and the Weenen Reserve is an excellent example of how a severely degraded habitat can be successfully rehabilitated. There are three picnic sites within the reserve.
Wildlife in the reserve include rhino, giraffe, hyaena, jackal, bushbuck, reedbuck, steenbok and porcupine.
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WhereWeenen Game Reserve, Estcourt, Drakensberg, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
WhenDaylight hours.
OvernightStay in Estcourt Accommodation, KwaZulu Natal
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