Leon Taljaard Nature Reserve
Protected area in South Africa
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Leon Taljaard Nature Reserve is a nature reserve located north west of Vryburg, South Africa. The Swartfontein resort is located adjacent to the reserve. The reserve has a number of animal species including Rhino, Eland, Buffalo, Black Wildebeest, Waterbuck and Springbok. It is open daily to the public.
LocationVryburg, North West, South Africa
NearestcityVryburg
Coordinates26°57′46″S 24°42′55″E
Area856 ha (2,120 acres)
| Leon Taljaard Nature Reserve | |
|---|---|
  Location within North West (South African province) | |
| Location | Vryburg, North West, South Africa |
| Nearest city | Vryburg |
| Coordinates | 26°57′46″S 24°42′55″E |
| Area | 856 ha (2,120 acres) |
| Established | 1972 |
110 species of birds have been registered in the reserve.[1]
There is a small memorial plaque and a museum here in memory of the Boer prisoners who were executed by the British army.[2]
History
The Leon Taljaard Nature Reserve was opened on 12 February 1972 by Mr. Frans D. Conradie.
