Oviston Nature Reserve
Facts and practical information
Oviston Nature Reserve is a protected area in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. The nature reserve is managed by Eastern Cape Parks. It is located on the southern shores of the Gariep Dam. ()
Eastern Cape
Best Ways to Experience the Park
Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Secretarybird
The secretarybird or secretary bird is a large, mostly terrestrial bird of prey. Endemic to Africa, it is usually found in the open grasslands and savanna of the sub-Saharan region. John...
Birds
African Black-footed Cat
The black-footed cat, also called the small-spotted cat, is the smallest wild cat in Africa, having a head-and-body length of 35-52 cm. Despite its name, only the soles of its feet are...
Mammals
Blue crane
The blue crane, also known as the Stanley crane and the paradise crane, is the national bird of South Africa. The species is listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN.
Birds
African (Cape) Clawless Otter
The African clawless otter, also known as the Cape clawless otter or groot otter, is the second-largest freshwater species of otter. African clawless otters are found near permanent bodies...
Mammals
Common eland
The common eland, also known as the southern eland or eland antelope, is a savannah and plains antelope found in East and Southern Africa. It is a species of the family Bovidae and genus...
Mammals
Oviston Nature Reserve – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Orange–Fish River Tunnel.
Eastern Cape