Leon Taljaard Nature Reserve

Bophirima

Located north west of Vryburg and 150 km away from Mafikeng, this 2062 ha reserve was opened in February 1972. It is home to a variety of wildlife including black and blue wildebeest, zebra, giraffe, springbok, eland, gemsbok, red hartebeest, blesbok, buffalo, duiker and white rhino. 110 bird species can also be spotted here.

There is a 2 day / 30 km hiking trail available with overnight facilities. There are 2 entrances to the reserve, one in Molopo Road and the other in Kuruman Road.

A small commemoration plaque and small museum can be found in memory of the Boer prisoners who were executed here by the British forces many years ago.

Map of Leon Taljaard Nature Reserve