Anysberg Nature Reserve

Anysberg Nature Reserve

Anysberg Nature Reserve lies in the Little Karoo between Ladysmith, Laingsburg, Touwsrivier and Montague, and is approximately four hours drive from Cape Town. The reserve offers the visitor some of the most striking scenery in the Karoo as well as fascinating animals and plants and various recreational activities.

Anysberg Nature Reserve was established in 1988 in order to conserve the local veldtype and to eventually re-introduce game species which historically occurred in this region. In 1995 an adjacent 10 000 ha was purchased, and the reserve now comprises an area of 44 515 ha. The landscape alternates from gently undulating terrain and Karoo plains to rugged mountains with steep gorges. The Anys, Touws and Prins Rivers, tributaries of the Gouritz river system, flow through the reserve.

Anysberg offers the visitor a choice of several recreational activities. Hikers are most welcome to explore the reserve, although at present no formal trails exist. A two-day guided horse trail with a comfortable overnight stop is an ideal way to see the remote areas of the reserve. Mountain bikers may use the jeep tracks which traverse the reserve.

Accommodation

Five small cottages, providing accommodation for 22 people in total, may be hired. They are all equipped with bathrooms and kitchens. There is no electricity, but the cottages are provided with candles, gas fridges and cooking facilities.

Campers and caravaners can camp on the lawn near the office complex at Vrede. Basic ablution and braai facilities are provided for the cottages and campers.

Contact Details

Telephone: +27-(0)44 8741284

Email address:
george@cnc.org.za