Borakalalo Game Reserve

Borakalalo Game Reserve
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Map showing the location of Borakalalo Game Reserve
Location in North West province
Location North West Province, South Africa
Nearest city Moretele Local Municipality
Coordinates 25°10′S 27°50′E / 25.167°S 27.833°E / -25.167; 27.833Coordinates: 25°10′S 27°50′E / 25.167°S 27.833°E / -25.167; 27.833
Area 13,000 ha

The Borakalalo Game Reserve is a protected area in North West Province, South Africa. It is located about 80 kilometres NNW of Pretoria and 60 km north of Brits.

Characteristics

The reserve covers an area of about 13,000 hectares. The protected area is situated around the Klipvoor Dam and the Moretele River. The park consists of woodland and open bushveld vegetation.[1]

The nearest bank is at Letlhabile, about 45 km south of the Reserve. There is a shop at the gate of the park selling basic goods.[2] There are also good fishing spots in the park area, mainly in the Klipvoor Dam.[3]

Fauna

Burchell's starling
Golden-tailed woodpecker

A large number of mammal species are present in the reserve, among others the following[4] deserve mention:

In addition to the mammals, over 350 species of bird have been recorded in the park. These include eagles and other birds of prey.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Borakalalo National Park, North West, South Africa
  2. ↑ Borakalalo Game reserve
  3. ↑ Borakalalo Game Reserve - Fishing
  4. ↑ Borakalalo National Park, North West - Location
  5. ↑ NW Birding Route - Borakalalo Game Reserve
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