Leon Taljaard Nature Reserve Explained

Leon Taljaard Nature Reserve
Map:South Africa North West
Relief:1
Location:Vryburg, North West, South Africa
Nearest City:Vryburg
Coordinates:-26.9628°N 24.7153°W
Area:856ha
Established:1972

Leon Taljaard Nature Reserve is a nature reserve located north west of Vryburg, South Africa. The Swartfontein resort is located adjacent to the reserve. The reserve has a number of animal species including Rhino, Eland, Buffalo, Black Wildebeest, Waterbuck and Springbok. It is open daily to the public.

110 species of birds have been registered in the reserve.[1]

There is a small memorial plaque and a museum here in memory of the Boer prisoners who were executed by the British army.[2]

History

The Leon Taljaard Nature Reserve was opened on 12 February 1972 by Mr. Frans D. Conradie.

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Leon Taljaard Nature Reserve, North West Province. 2020-12-10. www.sa-venues.com.
  2. Web site: Leon Taljaard Nature Reserve. 2020-12-11. RoomsForAfrica.