A GAME RESERVE FILLED WITH MAGIC
Experience a game drive through unique fynbos and enjoy exclusive personalized attention. In Wellington, the heart of the Cape Winelands, where one seldom finds such serenity and calm space, lies Bontebok Ridge Reserve. This is part of the Renosterveld Conservancy in the Limietberg Valley.
Only one hour´s drive from Cape Town (90km), we offer a rare opportunity to appreciate some of South Africa’s wildlife in their natural habitat- bontebok & zebra found exclusively in the Cape, mingle with eland, wildebeest, springbuck, duiker, grysbuck, grey rhebuck, and other indigenous species. The majestic mountains add to the rugged appeal of the area and offer great photographic opportunities.
The zebra in the reserve are part of a revolutionary breeding project that has revived what was thought to be the extinct quagga, a zebra like animal with no stripes on the rump and legs but with identical DNA to the Plains zebra. The name quagga is derived from the Khoi-San people, which imitated the cry of the animal.
The unspoiled natural surroundings create an excellent example of the biodiversity of fauna and flora. A wide variety of bird species from the small cisticola to the amazing African Fish Eagle are ever present in the reserve.
Come relax and unwind in our tranquil surroundings and enjoy sundowners at the lapa overlooking our extensive dam.
A relaxing atmosphere appreciated and enjoyed by both young and old. Ideal for all occasions.
RENOSTERVELD
Renosterveld is a seriously threatened veldtype which only occurs on the lowlands of the Western Cape. Today less than 4 percent of this unique vegetation still remains - virtually all on privately owned land. Rensoterveld is a type of fynbos and is part of the Cape Floral Kingdom, the smallest of the world's only six plant kingdoms.
Renosterveld is rich in plant species, including a large variety of geophytes. Many of these are endemic, and occur nowhere else in the world. In addition many species are extremely rare and threatened. The conservation of these plant species is a valuable contribution to the greater preservation of biological diversity. Renosterveld is of international botanical importance and is also a source of traditional medicines. The survival of many animal species is dependent on the existence of renosterveld and the habitat which it provides. The precarious conservation status of the threatened geometric tortoise which only occurs in this veld type is a good example of the close ties animals have with their habitat.
