Sterkfontein Dam Nature Reserve
Sterkfontein Dam Nature Reserve, Free State, South Africa is an 18,000 Ha reserve situated to the south west of Harrismith. The reserve is close to the Drakensberg Mountain nature reserve. The reserve offers campsites and hiking trails and a large variety of fauna and flora.
| Sterkfontein Dam Nature Reserve | |
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 Grey rhebuck at the nature reserve 16 September 2011 | |
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| Nearest city | Harrismith |
| Coordinates | 28°24′S 29°02′E |
| Area | 18,000 Ha |
| Website | Sterkfontein/Harrismith - Website |
Fauna and flora[1][2]
Antelope
- Oribi
- Mountain reedbuck
- Grey rhebuck
Trees
- Yellowood
- Wild peach
- Koko tree
- Silky bark
Grasses and bushes
- Wild myrtle
- Redwood rooihout (not to be confused with the redwood tree)
- Ouhout
- Bush guarri
- Highveld protea
- Silver sugarbush
- Tree fern
Gallery
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A campsite with chalets at the water's edge of the Sterkfontein Dam reservoir within the reserve. Note the dry conditions (conducive to bush fires) in the wintertime.
Camping area at the water's edge.
An early morning view of the Sterkfontein Dam reservoir and surroundings from the campsite in the nature reserve.
A view of the camping area by the shores of the reservoir in the Sterkfontein Dam Nature Reserve
Notes
This park will be included into the Maloti-Drakensberg Transfrontier Conservation Area, Peace Park.
Further reading
PlantZAfrica.com The site for information about plants native to southern Africa and related topics.
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References
- http://www.sa-venues.com/game-reserves/fs_sterkfontein.htm, retrieved 2011-09-13
- http://www.safarinow.com/destinations/harrismith/DamsVleis/Sterkfontein-Dam-and-Nature-Reserve.aspx, retrieved 2011-09-13
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