Nylsvley Nature Reserve (Closest City/Town: Mookgophong [Naboomspruit])
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[ 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.
On your bike
Terrain can be rather sandy in the western section of the reserve but otherwise you cycle on hardpack through the bushveld. Puncture proof your tyres! The flat terrain favours families and all levels of rider.
Off your 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: 014 743 1074 or 082 322 8515
[ 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
MORE INFORMATION:
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. Electricity is not presently available. Picnic spots.
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