Hans Merensky Wilderness
Hans Merensky Wilderness, also known as the Hans Merensky Nature Reserve, is a protected area in Limpopo Province, South Africa. It has an area of about 5,268 ha and lies in the Lowveld between the Kruger Park and the town of Tzaneen. It is located on the banks of the Great Letaba River, a tributary of the Olifants River.
| Hans Merensky Wilderness | |
|---|---|
  Location of the Reserve in Limpopo Province  Hans Merensky Wilderness (South Africa) | |
| Location | Limpopo, South Africa |
| Nearest city | Tzaneen |
| Coordinates | 23°41′45.03″S 30°40′17.41″E |
| Area | 5 268 ha |
| Established | 1953 |
The Reserve is named after Hans Merensky, a South African geologist and conservationist. There is an ethnographic museum, the Tsonga Kraal Museum, displaying the culture of the Tsonga people.[1]
Wildlife
Wildlife in the area include Selous' zebra, blue wildebeest, warthog and South African giraffe, as well as the more elusive nocturnal animals like African leopard, black-backed jackal and spotted hyena.
See also
References
- "Hans Merensky Wilderness". Archived from the original on 2013-03-02. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
External links
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