D'nyala Nature Reserve
Facts and practical information
D'nyala Nature Reserve, lies just 15 kilometres south east of Lephalale, in the Limpopo, province of South Africa, and is about 8.000 Ha in area. It is named after the huge and lovely Nyala tree that grows in the area up to 30 metres high with massive gnarled and crooked trunks from which its leaves grow directly. On the west is the Mogol River and on the east the Tamboti River. The reserve was used from 1989 until 1992 for discussions between the brutal Apartheid government of FW de Klerk and the ANC. ()
Limpopo
Best Ways to Experience the Park
Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
White rhinoceros
The white rhinoceros, commonly known as the square-lipped rhinoceros, is the largest extant species of rhino and is noted for its sociable nature. There are two subspecies: the southern white rhinoceros, which is relatively abundant and primarily found in Southern...
Mammals
Giraffe
The giraffe, scientifically known as Giraffa camelopardalis, is a fascinating African mammal recognized as the tallest land animal and the largest ruminant. Traditionally considered a single species with nine subspecies, recent genetic studies suggest that there may be...
Mammals
Zebra
Zebras are fascinating African animals renowned for their striking black-and-white striped coats. There are three primary species: Grévy's zebra, plains zebra, and mountain zebra. Each zebra has a unique stripe pattern, which some scientists believe helps protect them...
Mammals
Common eland
The common eland, also known as the southern eland or eland antelope, is a majestic animal that roams the savannahs and plains of East and Southern Africa. Belonging to the Bovidae family and the genus Taurotragus, these antelopes are among the largest in the world.
Mammals
Waterbuck
The waterbuck is a large antelope indigenous to sub-Saharan Africa, and it’s a captivating creature with distinctive traits. Classified under the genus Kobus in the Bovidae family, it was first described by William Ogilby in 1833.
Mammals
D'nyala Nature Reserve – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Lephalale.
Limpopo