Nylsvley Nature Reserve MTB Route

CLOSEST TOWN > Naboomspruit

TRAIL DESTINATION > Nylsvley Nature Reserve

DISTANCE > Self-determined

GRADING > Easy

OVERVIEW

European settlers in the 1800s mistook a grassy flood-plain near Naboomspruit to be the source of the Nile and named the river flowing out of the “Nyl Rivier”. Part of the 15,00 ha floodplain is now a nature reserve and birding paradise with around 400 species making their homes here. In the rainy season it becomes a wet wonderland when the perennial floodplain fills up and waterbirds flock here in their thousands.

Off the bike

Pack your binoculars and your bird book. Game-viewing may also be done at the reserve.

CONTACT:

Route information: Nomcebo Malatji (Reserve Manager), Nylsvley Nature Reserve

Address: PO Box 419, Modimolle, 0510

Telephone: 012 667 2183 or 082 806 2204

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Website: www.nylsvley.co.za

GPS: 24°38′42.5″  S 028°41′05.3″E

Weather: {weather Mokopane, South Africa}

FAST FACTS

GRADING:

Easy

DURATION:

As long as you want

CONFIGURATION :

Various routes

START POINT:

At Nylsvlei Nature Reserve

TERRAIN:

Hardpack, flat terrain

MAP:

Maps are available at reception

CELL RECEPTION:

Yes

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Controlled access to the reserve. Entrance fee is R20 per car or R5 for visitors arriving by bicycle, R10 per adult and R5 per child or pensioner. Gate times: 06:00 to 18:00

FACILITIES:

Campsite and self-catering chalets. Ablutions are available at the campsite. No electricity at present. Picnic spots.

BEWARE OF:

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HOW TO GET THERE

The reserve is situated east of the N1 highway and R101 between Modimolle and Mookgophong. The entrance can be reached via the Boekenhout turn-off across the railway line, continue for 2 km to the gate.

BEST TIME OF YEAR

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