Wolwespruit Nature Reserve

Afrikaans name: Wolwespruit Natuur Reservaat

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Wolwespruit Nature Reserve is a small reserve on the Vaal River near the town of Leeudoringstad. It covers an area of 2,330 hectares. It is situated on the Vaal River and is 130 km upstream from Bloemhof Dam.

This reserve is popular with anglers with Yellowfish being the sought after catch. Other fish caught regulalrly are Common Carp and Barbel. The rapids in the river make a good place for the use of fishing lures and flies.

Wolwespruit is also a popular venue for hiking. There are various mammals to be seen including Red Hartebeest, Blesbok, Black Wildebeest, Burchell's Zebra and Kudu. Birders will also have plenty of species to look for.

There are some rustic camping sites in Wolwespruit Nature Reserve as well as one cottage.

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References and further reading

Go Birding in the Transvaal - Author: Brendan Ryan and John Isom - Published: 1990 - Page: 117

Illustrated Guide to the Game Parks and Nature Reserves of SA - 2nd edn - Author: Reader s Digest - Published: 1991 - Page: 95

Chris and Tilde Stuart s Guide to Southern African Game and Nature Reserves - Author: Chris and Tilde Stuart - Published: 1989 - Page: 67

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