Rietvlei Nature Reserve
A large grassland reserve on Pretoria's southern outskirts, where you can drive to see rhinos, cheetahs, and herds of antelope, and watch birds around the reservoir.
Rietvlei Nature Reserve covers about 4,000 hectares and is centered on the Rietvlei Dam. It is the closest large self-drive wildlife area to the city. The reserve is home to white rhinos, buffalo, cheetahs, hippos, zebras, and several antelope species, and there are bird hides by the water. You can drive the loop road or join a night game-viewing tour organized by the reserve. On weekends, horse riding and hiking trails are also available. It is about 25 km from the city center. Entry costs several dozen rand, charged per person and per vehicle.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 05:30–18:30 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Smuts House Museum
- Groenkloof Nature Reserve
- Fort Klapperkop
- Pretoria National Botanical Garden
- Freedom Park
- Voortrekker Monument
- Pretoria Art Museum
- Sammy Marks Museum