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SaveNow an internationally renowned RAMSAR site, the 4,000-hectare Nylsvley Conservancy is part of South Africa's largest flood-plain that stretches 70 km from Modimolle to Mokopane.
The reserve is home to 72 mammal species, including rare Roan Antelope. High rainfall years bring a mind-boggling 80 000 migratory water birds to the floodplains, with up to 420 recorded species.
Nylsvley Nature Reserve is a haven for 37 Red-Data species, hence its significance as a RAMSAR site. You can easily spot as many as 365 species in the reserve itself which has five bird hides. The prolific bird life and plant species makes it a great attraction for bird-lovers, researchers and tourists at any time of year.
And it’s not just about birding, it’s a great place for a weekend getaway or day outing. There are a few dirt roads for game viewing, extensive walking, hiking, and mountain biking trails as well as campsites and picnic spots.
+27 (0) 14 743 1074
www.nylsvley.co.za
The reserve is home to 72 mammal species, including rare Roan Antelope. High rainfall years bring a mind-boggling 80 000 migratory water birds to the floodplains, with up to 420 recorded species.
Nylsvley Nature Reserve is a haven for 37 Red-Data species, hence its significance as a RAMSAR site. You can easily spot as many as 365 species in the reserve itself which has five bird hides. The prolific bird life and plant species makes it a great attraction for bird-lovers, researchers and tourists at any time of year.
And it’s not just about birding, it’s a great place for a weekend getaway or day outing. There are a few dirt roads for game viewing, extensive walking, hiking, and mountain biking trails as well as campsites and picnic spots.
+27 (0) 14 743 1074
www.nylsvley.co.za
source: Friends of Nylsvley Website
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
Yes
Land Status: Provincial Park
Access Info:
Directions to Nylsvley Nature Reserve
GPS: S24º39’50.0 E 28º39’54.4
Take the N1 North towards Polokwane (Pietersburg).
Take the Nylstroom (Modimolle) off ramp at the Kranskop toll plaza.
On the R33 go all the way into Modimolle.
At the main 4 way crossing turn right onto the R101 towards Naboomspruit (Mookopong) and Potgietersrus (Mokopane). Go down a little hill crossing a bridge with a dam wall on your left. Continue on this road with the mountains on your left. Before the road rejoins the N1 highway, turn left staying on the R101 going towards Mookgophong/ Naboomspruit Mokopane / Potgietersrus.
Turn right at the Boekenhout station sign. There is also a brown information sign showing Nylsvley. The distance from the toll plaza to the Boekenhout turn off is about 43 km.
About 7 km down this gravel road it crosses a railway line, the entrance to Nylsvley is one km further, on the left.
The alternative route is to stay on the toll road, take the Mookgophong off-ramp. Keep going left, some 3 km later you each the R101 to Modimolle. Travel south (with the mountains on your right) until you pick up the Nylsvley / Boekenhout sign.
Visitors to wishing to visit Vogelfontein are asked to obtain a permit and the combination lock code from the main gate of the reserve before proceeding to Vogelfontein.
Nylsvley gate: 071 057 0828
Enjoy the trip!
GPS: S24º39’50.0 E 28º39’54.4
Take the N1 North towards Polokwane (Pietersburg).
Take the Nylstroom (Modimolle) off ramp at the Kranskop toll plaza.
On the R33 go all the way into Modimolle.
At the main 4 way crossing turn right onto the R101 towards Naboomspruit (Mookopong) and Potgietersrus (Mokopane). Go down a little hill crossing a bridge with a dam wall on your left. Continue on this road with the mountains on your left. Before the road rejoins the N1 highway, turn left staying on the R101 going towards Mookgophong/ Naboomspruit Mokopane / Potgietersrus.
Turn right at the Boekenhout station sign. There is also a brown information sign showing Nylsvley. The distance from the toll plaza to the Boekenhout turn off is about 43 km.
About 7 km down this gravel road it crosses a railway line, the entrance to Nylsvley is one km further, on the left.
The alternative route is to stay on the toll road, take the Mookgophong off-ramp. Keep going left, some 3 km later you each the R101 to Modimolle. Travel south (with the mountains on your right) until you pick up the Nylsvley / Boekenhout sign.
Visitors to wishing to visit Vogelfontein are asked to obtain a permit and the combination lock code from the main gate of the reserve before proceeding to Vogelfontein.
Nylsvley gate: 071 057 0828
Enjoy the trip!
Disclaimer:
Nylsvley Nature Reserve Tariffs
Reservations: Tel: 015 293 3611/2/3
[email protected] www.golimpopo.com
Prices subject to change without prior notice, correct at May 2018
Adults R30
Children
Pensioner R20
Vehicle R30
Bicycle R15
Kombi R45
Trailer R30
Motor Bike Not admitted
Caravan/motorhome R80
Kombi R45
Bus R 70
Binocular hire R20
Bicycle hire R40 per hour.
Wheel chair available: Donation to Friends of Nylsvley
Nylsvley Nature Reserve: 014 743 6925 or 071 057 0828
Reserve gates open daily:
September-April 06h00-18h00
May-August 06h30-17h30
To book accommodation:
Tel: 015 293 3612 or [email protected]
Reservations: Tel: 015 293 3611/2/3
[email protected] www.golimpopo.com
Prices subject to change without prior notice, correct at May 2018
Adults R30
Children
Pensioner R20
Vehicle R30
Bicycle R15
Kombi R45
Trailer R30
Motor Bike Not admitted
Caravan/motorhome R80
Kombi R45
Bus R 70
Binocular hire R20
Bicycle hire R40 per hour.
Wheel chair available: Donation to Friends of Nylsvley
Nylsvley Nature Reserve: 014 743 6925 or 071 057 0828
Reserve gates open daily:
September-April 06h00-18h00
May-August 06h30-17h30
To book accommodation:
Tel: 015 293 3612 or [email protected]
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- Mountain Bike
81 trails
- E-Bike
0 trails
- Hike
81 trails
- Trail Running
81 trails
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- Trails (view details)
- 81
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 81
- Trails Hike
- 81
- Trails Trail Running
- 81
- Total Distance
- 71 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 22 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,229 ft
- Total Vertical
- 180 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,757 ft
- Reports
- 83
- Photos
- 6
- Ridden Counter
- 19
Popular Nylsvley Nature Reserve Mountain Biking Trails
Recent Trail Reports
status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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To Combretum Park | Nov 2, 2020 @ 7:24pm Nov 2, 2020 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
Staff Quarters | Nov 2, 2020 @ 7:24pm Nov 2, 2020 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
Nylsvley Camp Site | Nov 2, 2020 @ 7:24pm Nov 2, 2020 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
Nylsvlei Main Access Road | Nov 2, 2020 @ 7:24pm Nov 2, 2020 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
Nylsvlei Access Road | Nov 2, 2020 @ 7:24pm Nov 2, 2020 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
NNT ST 022 | Nov 2, 2020 @ 7:24pm Nov 2, 2020 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
NNR ST 031 | Nov 2, 2020 @ 7:24pm Nov 2, 2020 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
NNR ST 100 | Nov 2, 2020 @ 7:24pm Nov 2, 2020 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
NNR ST 035 | Nov 2, 2020 @ 7:24pm Nov 2, 2020 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
Southern Fenceline Road | Nov 2, 2020 @ 7:24pm Nov 2, 2020 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks |
Activity Feed
username | action | type | title | date |
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WillieJacobsz | update | trail | activity #17549282 | Mar 25, 2021 @ 6:53am Mar 25, 2021 |
WillieJacobsz | update | directory | activity #15003681 | Nov 30, 2020 @ 4:41pm Nov 30, 2020 |
WillieJacobsz | vote | trail | activity #14378435 and 35 more | Nov 3, 2020 @ 1:55pm Nov 3, 2020 |
WillieJacobsz | add | trail | activity #14376724 and 10 more | Nov 3, 2020 @ 12:40pm Nov 3, 2020 |
WillieJacobsz | update | trail | activity #14374771 and 14 more | Nov 3, 2020 @ 11:13am Nov 3, 2020 |
Nearby Areas
name | distance | ||||
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Combretum Park | 13.9 km | ||||
Sondela | 1 | 25 km | |||
Moorddrift Trails | 3 | 2 | 32.6 km | ||
Waterberg Trails Gravel Grinding Network | 40.6 km |
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Activity Type Stats
activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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Mountain Bike | 81 | 71 miles | 2,228 ft | 22 miles | 180 ft | #3,260 | #53 | 6 | 83 | 5 | ||
Hike | 81 | 71 miles | 2,228 ft | 22 miles | 180 ft | #2,572 | #42 | 83 | ||||
Trail Running | 81 | 71 miles | 2,228 ft | 22 miles | 180 ft | #2,583 | #43 | 83 | 2 |
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