Leon Taljaard Nature Reserve

26°57′46″S 24°42′55″E / 26.96278°S 24.71528°E / -26.96278; 24.71528Area856 ha (2,120 acres)Established1972

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

  1. ^ "Leon Taljaard Nature Reserve, North West Province". www.sa-venues.com. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Leon Taljaard Nature Reserve". RoomsForAfrica. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
  • Vryburg 1882-1982 Bornman, Hans (1982). Vryburg, 1882-1982. Vryburg: Stadsraad van Vryburg. ISBN 0620059885.


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