Suikerbosrand
Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve
Nature Reserve in Gauteng, South Africa
Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve is a protected area which encompasses most of the Suikerbosrand Range, South Africa.[1] It is one of Gauteng’s most frequented ecotourism destinations. Set just a few mile from Johannesburg, an hour's drive from Johannesburg International Airport and adjacent to the historical town of Heidelberg, it offers a refreshing break from the bustling city life.
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The reserve boasts a representative sample of the fauna and flora of the rocky highveld grassland biome. With 134 km2 (52 sq mi) of unspoiled natural environment and a mountain range characterised by meandering twists and turns of hiking trails, besides a tarred circular route for motorists. It lies in the upper catchment of the Klip and Suikerbosrand Rivers, and the altitude varies between 1,545 and 1,917 m (5,069 and 6,289 ft) above sea level.