Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve

Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve or Spion Kop Nature Reserve is a protected area in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It lies close to Ladysmith with Winterton being the closest town, and is about 4,400 hectares (17 sq mi). The historic battlefield site can be reached by road.[1]

Spioenkop Nature Reserve
Landscape with Spioenkop hill in the background
Map showing the location of Spioenkop Nature Reserve
Map showing the location of Spioenkop Nature Reserve
Location of the reserve in KwaZulu-Natal
LocationKwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Nearest cityLadysmith
Coordinates28°40′S 29°31′E
Governing bodyEzemvelo KZN Wildlife

The park was established in 1975.[2]

The climate is temperate, with annual rainfall of about 814 mm per square meter. The rainy season is in the period March-October.[3]

See also

Protected areas of South Africa

References
  1. Spion Kop Nature Reserve
  2. "Ezemvelo KZNWild |". www.kznwildlife.com. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  3. "Spioenkop Nature Reserve". BirdLife South Africa. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
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