Blouberg Nature Reserve 14th to 17th June 2019 BOOKINGS CLOSED
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 3:59 pm
WHAT:
Blouberg Nature Reserve Weekend
WHEN:
Friday 14th to Monday 17th June
WHERE:
GPS Co-ordinates S22 58 39.1 E29 09 03.0.
Take R521 to Vivo from Polokwane. At crossroads in Vivo turn left onto tar road. After 9 km turn right onto tar road (garage on corner). Blouberg main gate is 9 km further on left. This is about a 4hr drive from Johannesburg.
WEBSITE: bloubergreserve.com
ABOUT BLOUBERG:
This nature reserve is home to a large colony of Cape vultures made up of about 1000 breeding pairs. There is a vulture restaurant where the vultures come to feed on carcasses and to bathe. The views of the vultures roosting spots from the bottom of the mountain is also a really worthwhile sight.
Blouberg is also a buffalo and sable antelope breeding center. Many other buck species are present as well as giraffe, warthog and bush pig.
Birding in the area is prolific.
The topography of the area ranges from high mountainous areas to Bushveld and grasslands.
THINGS TO DO:
Game drives in the reserve. There are quite a few 4x4 only routes but nothing too hectic.
Visit the vulture restaurant where the vultures come to feed. Local farmers donate carcasses to the reserve to put out for the vultures.
At Buffalo dam their is an interesting hide which is sunk into the ground so that you view the animals at ground level.
There is a very scenic walk through the fig tree forest which features some large sycamore trees as well. A nice place for a lunch.
An interesting drive to the bottom of the mountain under the vulture roosting cliffs. A good place for a picnic lunch.
A beautiful lookout spot high up on the mountain which is a great spot for sundowners.
Blouberg is a 1hr 15min drive from Mapungubwe National Park so those wanting to take in the splendor of this flagship National Park can do a day trip.
ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE:
There is mainly camping available with a few chalets (chalets subject to availability). Camping is rustic. No electricity but there are showers and toilets.
COST
R 250 per camp site per night(base rate for two adults) plus R 80/40 per night for each additional adult/child.
Chalets are R850 per night for 1-4 persons per night.(Subject to availability)
Entrance fee per visit: R 25 per adult, R 10 per child and R20 per vehicle.(Payable at the gate)
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NOW:
Bookings close on 28th February 2019.
Pay R500 deposit into the club account using reference BB. E.g. KurtBB.
Then post on this thread detailing what your accommodation requirements are.
The balance will have to be paid in full by end April.
Blouberg Nature Reserve Weekend
WHEN:
Friday 14th to Monday 17th June
WHERE:
GPS Co-ordinates S22 58 39.1 E29 09 03.0.
Take R521 to Vivo from Polokwane. At crossroads in Vivo turn left onto tar road. After 9 km turn right onto tar road (garage on corner). Blouberg main gate is 9 km further on left. This is about a 4hr drive from Johannesburg.
WEBSITE: bloubergreserve.com
ABOUT BLOUBERG:
This nature reserve is home to a large colony of Cape vultures made up of about 1000 breeding pairs. There is a vulture restaurant where the vultures come to feed on carcasses and to bathe. The views of the vultures roosting spots from the bottom of the mountain is also a really worthwhile sight.
Blouberg is also a buffalo and sable antelope breeding center. Many other buck species are present as well as giraffe, warthog and bush pig.
Birding in the area is prolific.
The topography of the area ranges from high mountainous areas to Bushveld and grasslands.
THINGS TO DO:
Game drives in the reserve. There are quite a few 4x4 only routes but nothing too hectic.
Visit the vulture restaurant where the vultures come to feed. Local farmers donate carcasses to the reserve to put out for the vultures.
At Buffalo dam their is an interesting hide which is sunk into the ground so that you view the animals at ground level.
There is a very scenic walk through the fig tree forest which features some large sycamore trees as well. A nice place for a lunch.
An interesting drive to the bottom of the mountain under the vulture roosting cliffs. A good place for a picnic lunch.
A beautiful lookout spot high up on the mountain which is a great spot for sundowners.
Blouberg is a 1hr 15min drive from Mapungubwe National Park so those wanting to take in the splendor of this flagship National Park can do a day trip.
ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE:
There is mainly camping available with a few chalets (chalets subject to availability). Camping is rustic. No electricity but there are showers and toilets.
COST
R 250 per camp site per night(base rate for two adults) plus R 80/40 per night for each additional adult/child.
Chalets are R850 per night for 1-4 persons per night.(Subject to availability)
Entrance fee per visit: R 25 per adult, R 10 per child and R20 per vehicle.(Payable at the gate)
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NOW:
Bookings close on 28th February 2019.
Pay R500 deposit into the club account using reference BB. E.g. KurtBB.
Then post on this thread detailing what your accommodation requirements are.
The balance will have to be paid in full by end April.
