Expert Reviews of Weenen Game Reserve (2 Reviews)

Weenen Game Reserve: Peaceful Landscapes with Limited Wildlife

My visit to Weenen Game Reserve was a somewhat underwhelming experience. The reserve is small and only has a very short driving circuit. I completed the same route several times, hoping for more wildlife activity, but sightings were limited to a few giraffes in the distance, some warthogs, and a handful of eland.

I also spent some time at a hide overlooking a very scenic waterhole. Even though it was the middle of the Dry season, wildlife activity at the waterhole was minimal. During the four hours I waited, the only visitors were a single waterbuck and a lone warthog. While this was somewhat disappointing, the hide offered a peaceful environment. The scenery around the waterhole was beautiful, and the presence of numerous terrapins swimming lazily in the water added an unexpected element of interest. It was a quiet reminder that nature can still surprise in small ways, even when the larger mammals are scarce.

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