General
The main features of the SA Lombard Nature Reserve are a breeding
reserve for game species, game-viewing and hunting. The reserve
conserves a small area of open Kalahari grassland on an unusual
flood plain.
Game viewing is made simple by the almost total
lack of trees. It was one of the earliest wildlife conservation
research centres in South Africa and is credited with having
saved the black wildebeest from extinction in the wild.
Black wildebeest have now been restored to
reserves throughout South Africa from the small game stock
which formed the nucleus of the recovery programme. Today,
the reserve is an important breeding centre for a number
of plains animals, including springbok, black wildebeest,
red hartebeest and zebra.
Location
The reserve which is located 17km north-west of Bloemhof
on the R34 to Schweizer Reneke, To reach the reserve take
the R34 west from Bloemhof for 5 km and turn left for 6,4km
to the entrance gate. The reserve complex is located at
the centre of the reserve.
Climate
Generally mild to hot but winter nights can be extremely
cold.
Accommodation
A fully furnished, hree bedroomed selfcatering guesthouse
on the reserve, sleeping 8 people.
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