Wolkberg Wilderness Area

The Wolkberg Wilderness Area is a protected area in Limpopo Province, South Africa. It is located in the Wolkberg (English: Cloud mountain), a subrange of the Drakensberg approximately 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) south-east of Haenertsburg and 60 kilometres (37 mi) east of Polokwane. The 2,127 metres (6,978 ft) high Ysterkroon and the surrounding 22,000 hectares (54,000 acres) was proclaimed a Wilderness Area in 1977.[1][2]

Wolkberg Wilderness Area
Burchellia bubalina, one of the rare plants growing in the Wolkberg
Location of the Wilderness Area in Limpopo
Wolkberg Wilderness Area (South Africa)
LocationLimpopo, South Africa
Nearest cityHaenertsburg
Coordinates24°03′S 30°06′E
Established1977

The office, parking and camping site are located at the Klipdraai forest station. The park is traversed by the Mohlapitse River, a tributary of the Olifants River.[3]

Many birds have found a home in this protected area, among others there are rare bat hawks, as well as black eagles, crowned eagles, hamerkops, pearl-breasted swallows and more.[4]

See also

References
  1. Marshall, Leon. "A trio of beautiful mountain reserves". Independent Online (South Africa). Retrieved 29 September 2010.
  2. "Wolkberg Wilderness Area". Limpopo Tourism and Parks Board. Retrieved 29 September 2010.
  3. The Olifants River System
  4. "Wolkberg Wilderness Mountain Reserve is in Limpopo (GL)". www.southafrica.net. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
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