LOCATION
Rooipoort Nature Reserve has fully catered accommodation,
is situated west of Kimberley, Northern Cape, South
Africa and is part of the De
Beers Diamond Route. It has an abundance of wildlife
and there are quite a few activities in the area.
ABOUT ROOIPOORT NATURE RESERVE
Rooipoort Nature Reserve dates back to 1893 and is
one of the oldest conservation areas in southern Africa.
At more than 40 000 hectares in size, the reserve is
also ranked among the largest private reserves in South
Africa and was declared the fourth South African Natural
Heritage Site in 1985.
About 65km west of Kimberley, Rooipoort is situated
on the transition zone between the Karoo, Kalahari and
grassland zones and boasts 32km of riverine habitat
along the banks of the Vaal River.
Rooipoort's progressive conservation philosophy clearly
shows wildlife to have more than aesthetic value. Several
wildlife management strategies are in place and include
hunting and the capture and sale of live game in order
to reintroduce species into other conservation areas.
Rooipoort Nature Reserve is amongst the largest private
suppliers of wildlife to reserves and game farms in
southern Africa. Only the latest and most effective
methods in game capture are practiced - some of which
have been developed on the reserve. Rooipoort has played
a pivotal role in ensuring the survival of several species,
most notably the red hartebeest and the black wildebeest
which was threatened with extinction in the 1940s.
Rooipoort is also one of the richest rock art sites
in southern Africa, with over 4 600 rock engravings.
ACCOMMODATION
Shooting Box
Cottages
Safari Camp
- Luxury safari tents available
- Facilities include communal kitchen, boma and dining
area
- Game vehicle and guide available
For the
latest Rates & Enquiries - click here
Conference facilities
- Conference Area available for a maximum of 20 people
- Includes use of conference facility, tea & coffee,
water and mints
- Catering can be arranged
ACTIVITIES
- Game drives available on request, maximum of 9 people
per vehicle. Drives are 2 - 2 1/2 hours in duration,
children under 3 travel free, children under 12 discounted
rate
- 36 km's of Vaal river frontage makes for a great
breakfast stop
- Volstruispan a firm favourite for sundowners
- Remember to pack in your walking shoes to enjoy
the 4000 plus bushman etchings found at Bushman Fountains
- Canoe trips available on the river
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information, rates and enquiries - click here
WILDLIFE
Biodiversity is extremely impressive with 14 species
of antelope as well as zebra, giraffe and a wide variety
of small mammals and reptiles on the reserve.
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