Polokwane Game Reserve
| Polokwane Game Reserve | |
|---|---|
Location of the Game Reserve in Limpopo Polokwane Game Reserve (South Africa) | |
| Location | Limpopo, South Africa |
| Nearest city | Polokwane |
| Coordinates | 23°58′S 29°28′E / 23.967°S 29.467°E |
| Established | 1977 |
Polokwane Game Reserve, formerly Pietersburg Nature Reserve,[1] is situated near Polokwane in the Limpopo province of South Africa. It is 2800 ha in size,[1] making it one of the largest municipal game reserves in South Africa.[2] The reserve entrance is near its northern limit, about 1 km south of the N1 freeway. It is accessed via Silicon Street and an entrance fee is charged.[1]
Habitat
The reserve is intersected by a small tributary of the Sand River, which is dammed at various points to provide water for its game animals. A ridge in its eastern section is densely vegetated with Aloe marlothii, a pretty sight when they flower in winter.[1] The remainder of the reserve consists of grassy plains, dotted with clumps of bush,[1] which includes Acacia and Searsia species.
Animals
As of 2025, some 1000 marabou storks were roosting in the reserve.[3]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e Stuart, C. T. & M. D. (1989). Guide to Southern African Game & Nature Reserves. Cape Town: Struik Publishers. pp. 52–53. ISBN 0-86977-772-6.
- ^ Polokwane Game Reserve (Polokwane)
- ^ Lawson, Peter. "Perhaps as many as 1000 Marabou Storks utilizing Polokwane Nature Reserve". Facebook. Lawson's Birding & Wildlife Safaris. Retrieved 20 February 2025.