Where is Roodeplaat Nature Reserve?

Roodeplaat Nature Reserve is in Gauteng, South Africa.

Is Roodeplaat Nature Reserve malaria-free?

Yes. Roodeplaat Nature Reserve is in an area recorded as malaria-free, which is why it is a common choice for families with young children and for a first safari. Malaria risk can shift with the season and the year, so confirm current advice with a travel clinic before you go.

What wildlife can you see near Roodeplaat Nature Reserve?

In Gauteng, commonly recorded species include animals such as Black Wildebeest, Blesbok, Serval, Bontebok and birds including Karoo Thrush, Slaty Egret, Long-tailed Widowbird, based on iNaturalist occurrence data. These reflect the wider province, not confirmed sightings inside the reserve.

When is the best time to visit Roodeplaat Nature Reserve?

The best time to visit Roodeplaat Nature Reserve is Mar-May, Aug-Oct.

What is there to do at Roodeplaat Nature Reserve?

Popular activities at Roodeplaat Nature Reserve include hiking, camping, rock climbing, bird watching.

Roodeplaat Nature Reserve

Near Pretoria dam area

Gauteng, South Africa

Malaria-free

About Roodeplaat Nature Reserve

Roodeplaat is a Gauteng reserve on the Roodeplaat Dam north-east of Pretoria, a bushveld and water reserve with giraffe, zebra, sable and a good waterbird list on the dam. It is a morning or a weekend rather than a safari: self-drive loops, picnic sites, fishing and boating on the dam, and camping and chalets. It is malaria-free and forty minutes from the city, which is its purpose.

Things to do: Hiking · Camping · Rock climbing · Bird watching

Where you can stay: Camping · Chalets · Nearby B&Bs