Nylsvley Nature Reserve

Limpopo


This 40-sq-km reserve, on the Nyl River floodplain, is one of the country’s best places to see birds: 380 species are listed. The mammal list runs to 79, with brown hyena, leopard, roan antelope, honey badger and aardwolf all present, if elusive. The reserve, 20km south of Mookgophong, is signposted from Rte 101 to Modimolle.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Limpopo attractions

1. Thaba Kwena Crocodile Farm

24.06 MILES

This farm is home to more than 10,000 crocodiles, each reaching up to 5.5m in length. The beasts are bred for their skin and meat, which is exported…

2. Bambelela

25.53 MILES

This private rehabilitation centre, the work of Silke von Eynern and established in 2003, is a testament to persistence. After her husband's death in 1997…

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