Mkhombo Nature Reserve Explained

Mkhombo Nature Reserve
Location:Mpumalanga, South Africa
Coords:-25.114°N 28.825°W

Mkhombo Nature Reserve is a protected area in Mpumalanga, South Africa. It is a large, 11,223 ha reserve which conserves an easterly Kalahari thornveld environment around the shores of a Mkhombo dam.[1] The reserve has typical Highlands grassland with a network of wetlands and rocky outcrops.[2]

The nature reserve is known for its bird life. Among the species native to the reserve are the reed cormorant, African yellow-billed hornbill, African grey hornbill, white-breasted cormorant, little swift, hamerkop, red-winged starling, pectoral sandpiper, grey plover, barred wren-warbler, and yellow wagtail.[3]

It is a frequent safari destination for visitors from around the world. Species found in the reserve include elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, rhinoceroses, hippopotamuses, and several antelope species.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mkhombo Nature Reserve . www.mpumalanga.com/ . Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency . 31 August 2020.
  2. Web site: Mpumalanga Galleries – birding101.co.za. 2020-12-28. en-US.
  3. Web site: MKHOMBO NATURE RESERVE. www.sa-venues.com/ . South Africa Venues. 31 August 2020.
  4. Web site: Mkhombo Nature Reserve, Mpumalanga. 2020-12-28. www.sa-venues.com.