Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve

Spioenkop Nature Reserve
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)

Landscape with Spioenkop hill in the background
Map showing the location of Spioenkop Nature Reserve

Location of the reserve in KwaZulu-Natal

Location KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Nearest city Ladysmith
Coordinates 28°40′S 29°31′E / 28.667°S 29.517°E / -28.667; 29.517Coordinates: 28°40′S 29°31′E / 28.667°S 29.517°E / -28.667; 29.517
Governing body Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife

Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve or Spion Kop Nature Reserve is a protected area in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It lies close to Ladysmith with Winterton being the closest town, and is about 4,400 hectares (17 sq mi). The historic battlefield site can be reached by road, and the 360 degree views from the summit of Spioenkop hill are breathtaking.[1]

See also

Protected areas of South Africa

References

  1. ↑ Spion Kop Nature Reserve

External links

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