Anysberg Nature Reserve

IUCN Category Ia - Strict Nature Reserve

Gemsbok (Oryx ) in Anysberg

The Anysberg Nature Reserve ( German nature reserve Anysberg ) is located between the towns of Ladismith and Laingsburg in the semi-desert landscape of the Little Karoo in the Western Cape Province in South Africa.

Fauna and Flora

The Anysberg Nature Reserve is rich in succulents, such as:

In addition to the bush -lined Karoo areas are found in the belonging to the Nature Reserve Anysberg Mountains also extensive areas of fynbos and Protea stocks.

At larger mammals are found gemsbok, eland and kudu. So far there are more than 160 bird species have been recorded.

On Reptiles and amphibians 52 species / subspecies are reported therein contained five species of turtles, 27 species of lizards and 14 species of snakes.

Climate

In the summer months it gets quite hot, over 45 ° C are possible.

History

It was founded Anysberg Nature Reserve in 1988. Between 1996 and 2001, through acquisitions by the WWF and the Leslie Hill Succulent Trust, the NR was now increased to 62,500 hectares.

Travel and accommodation

Access is from Ladismith and Laingsburg via gravel road (Pad ), distance 70 or 50 Km The approach is in principle possible with a normal car, but a car with more ground clearance is recommended. After the winter rains, the pads are periodically washed away by torrents and with a 4x4 vehicle is then continued driving possible. Also, you should stock up on the journey in one of the two cities.

For the night 5 little houses are available in the park, no electricity, hot water and fridge on gas. It must all the food and drinks are brought, some shops do not exist. Nearby is a small campground.

Succulents Gibbaeum pubescens

Succulents

Succulents

Links / sources

  • Side of the Western Cape Nature Conservation Authority
  • Nature reserve in Africa
  • Nature reserve in South Africa
  • Western Cape
Laingsburg, Western Cape
71727
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