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We camped at Kgaswane
The Kgaswane Mountain Reserve is a place of special beauty, an escape into a mountain range of great natural appeal and an ideal destination to take tourists or out of town visitors for a day outing.
Situated above the town of Rustenburg across a varied habitat of quartzite mountain peaks and vleis on the northern slopes of the Magaliesberg.
Rustenburg is just one hour from either Johannesburg or Pretoria.
Access to the reserve is via Boekenhout Road travelling west out of Rustenburg, following signs to the main entrance gate.
The reserve hosts a population of over 800 antelope, including klipspringer, grey duiker, bushbuck, kudu, oribi, mountain reedbuck, impala, red hartebeest, zebra, springbok, steenbok, sable antelope and waterbuck.
The reserve is famous for the breeding herd of sable antelope which are particularly well suited to the environment.
Varied birdlife of over 320 species have been recorded including a breeding colony of cape vultures. Nesting pairs of martial and black eagles are also of great interest.
The reserve caters for a wide range of interests and is famous as a hiking destination. Two trails are open to the public.
These overnight trails are extremely popular and early booking is essential.
Hiking Trails
The Summit Route is 25,3km and, for the first time, includes Natural Pools in which swimming is permitted.
The Baviaanskrans Route is 19,5km and includes the Waterfall View and the Garden of Remembrance. The trails have amenities to accommodate 12 hikers.
The shorter Vlei ramble , just 2km, takes visitors to a viewing hut on the vlei - a favourite spot for the many birders who enjoy the reserve.
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Tel: +27 (0)14 533 2050
E-mail: marcusl@mweb.co.za
