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    Rietvlei Nature Reserve

    662 Reviews
    #7 of 101 things to do in Pretoria
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    Nature & Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas
    Closed Now: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Nelmapious Drive | Centurian, Pretoria, South Africa
    Open today: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Relaxing drive while seeing many animals just a short drive from Pretoria city centre

    On 13 January 2019 we took a morning into early afternoon drive through the reserve. We were privileged to see most of the animals noted on the map at the main gate. There are plenty of eland, impala, ostrich, black wildebeest and a wonderful variety...More

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank Annette R
    Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
    Relaxing morning in the reserve.

    We enjoy a trip to Rietvlei every couple of months, during the week and out of school holidays. Hardly any traffic yesterday and a welcome breakfast at the cafe. Fairly quiet on the camera side but the lovely green bushveld kept us busy looking for...More

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank J6795IZpaulj
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Stunning day trip with self drive

    Definitely a must for any wildlife enthusiasts and birders! It rained the day we went so the birds were rather bedraggled but at least they were not flying too much which made bird photography that much easier! Dirt roads were definitely accessible with a standard...More

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank Stewart T
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Picnic and a view

    Rietvlei is often a forgotten Pretoria option and it shouldn't be. You get to drive around for an hour or two or three, and if the hunger bites, you can do an awesome family picnic next to the Marais dam. There are hippos in the...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    1  Thank riaanels
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Great place to visit

    I have been coming here for the lat 20 years and will be fot the next 20. Lots of animals, just keep your eyes peeled. Saw more than 200 animals today even if they are far from the road

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank Chris_Liebenberg
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Game viewing and lion camp

    I love this little reserve. It is unasdimg but we administered. Thanks Tshwane and the Friends of the reserve! BUT...the telephone answering service is appalling...the person at the other end dropped the call on me seven times. Not acceptable!!

    Date of experience: December 2018
    2  Thank Linda R
    Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile
    Afternoon drive.

    Great picnic spots. No entrance fees. Clean and safe. It was lovely to see rhino's in their natural habitat.

    Date of experience: December 2018
    2  Thank JoelM3589
    Reviewed November 29, 2018
    Nature special

    A great place for a relaxing lazy Sunday afternoon drive and/or braai with the family surrounded by nature so close to Pretoria!

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank AnyaS383
    Reviewed November 25, 2018
    Picnic in the wild in the city

    Beautiful picnic area, clean ablution facilities, and secured parking next to the river. you relax and listen to the hippos and birds. Good game viewing, was privileged to see black-backed jakkal.

    Date of experience: May 2018
    Thank AyeshaL42
    Reviewed November 21, 2018
    Trying to book with no response or assistance

    Very disappointed as despite sending an enquiry days ago, not even a acknowledgement or response let alone an official reply! Very disappointed with this :(

    Date of experience: November 2018
    5  Thank notimportantclearly
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    Entrance Fees from 1st July 2018 Adults 18 years and older R59.00 Children 7-17 years R32.00 Children 2-6 years R11.00 Infants to 2 years Free Pensioners 60 years and older R34.00 Disabled persons R34.00
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