Map of Reserve area
Where to Stay
What to Do
Anysberg Tapfontein 4x4 Route
Guests can do the 21km Tapfontein circular route. For day visitors permit is required.
For the scenic Tapfontein 4X4 route, interpretive signage has been erected at the office. A self-explore eco-drive booklet is also available for sale at the office and provides information on stargazing, the fauna, flora, history and geology of the reserve and Khoisan.
Please contact the reserve on 087 087 3036 for more information.
Visitors must bring their own mountain bikes to explore the reserve. There are three scenic marked mountain bike trails using the jeep tracks that traverse the reserve.
For an easy ride we have the 7.5km Old School trail. The Tapfontein route is a moderate 22.5km circular route going through some rugged terrain. The Allemorgensfontein MTB trail is 49km for the more experience riders. No water and cellphone reception are available on these trails.
In summer MTB cyclists should set out early in the morning to avoid the heat of the day.
Visitors will enjoy regular sightings of the numerous antelope species and black-backed jackal. If lucky, species such as Cape Mountain Zebra, caracal and the critical endangered riverine rabbit can be spotted. Leopards still roam the mountains, although these notoriously shy creatures are seldom seen. About 180 bird species are regularly spotted on the reserve, making it a popular choice for birders. Besides the mesmerising landscape and rich plant and animal life, the reserve is also home to San rock art, painted thousands of years ago.
Please note that there is no cell phone reception on the reserve. Wifi is available at the office complex and cottages. There is no firewood available, please bring your own charcoal.
To find out more, download the Anysberg Nature Reserve brochure and map, and The Klein Karoo Birdlist below.
How to get there
The reserve can be approached from the four nearest towns. Touwsrivier and Laingsburg on the N1 and Montagu and Ladismith on the R62. From Ladismith/Laingsburg you will enter the reserve from the eastern gate at Grand Canyon. From Touwsrivier you will enter the reserve from the western side at Kruisriver gate using the Bloutoring road. From Montagu you will follow the road over Ouberg Pass and enter through the Spitskop gate at Allemorgensfontein also on the western side of reserve.
GPS
Vrede Office: 33 27 48.7 S 20 35 18.7 E
Grand Canyon Gate: 33 25 52 S 20 48 0.5 E
Kruisrivier Gate: 33 30 0.8 S 20 20 21.3 E
Spitskop Gate: 33 34 0.2 S 20 22 27 E
Please note a high clearance vehicle is needed to access the reserve.
Office hours: 07:30–16:00
Tel: 087 087 3036
Accommodation and permit bookings Tel: 087 087 8250
Accommodation options include self-catering starting at R780 per night and camping starting at R180 per night.
Adults
Day Access = R50; Overnight fee = R40
Children
Day Access = R30; Overnight fee = R20
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