Leon Taljaard Nature Reserve
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.
| Leon Taljaard Nature Reserve | |
|---|---|
  Location in the North West | |
| Location | Vryburg, North West, South Africa |
| Nearest city | Vryburg |
| Coordinates | 26°57′46″S 24°42′55″E |
| Area | 856 ha (2,120 acres) |
| Established | 1972 |
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 many years ago.[2]
History
The Leon Taljaard Nature Reserve was opened on 12 February 1972 by Mr. Frans D. Conradie.
References
- "Leon Taljaard Nature Reserve, North West Province". www.sa-venues.com. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
- "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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