Baviaanskloof Mega Reserve Travel Guide: Top Sights in South africa,

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Baviaanskloof Mega Reserve- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; South Africa; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 6 hours

Baviaanskloof Mega Reserve, located in South Africa's Eastern Cape, covers approximately 500,000 hectares and includes a network of protected areas such as the Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve, Groendal, and Formosa. Positioned between the Baviaanskloof and Kouga mountain ranges, the reserve is known for its rugged terrain, ecological diversity, and role in conserving the Cape Floristic Region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It supports a wide range of plant species and wildlife and includes one of South Africa's largest protected natural areas.

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Reviews of Baviaanskloof

Jaco Hanekom

4
Reviewed: 2025-04-08

The nature reserve is breathtakingly beautiful. Don't rush through! The roads could be maintained better in areas to enable more people to visit, but it is an unforgettable experience! We saw plenty of animals and were lucky to get our eyes on a Buffalo as well!
AC Kotze

5
Reviewed: 2024-12-30

Beautiful scenery. Drove through without 2x4 no problem. Didn't even use diff lock, but high clearance is needed.
Joe Janse van Rensburg

5
Reviewed: 2024-12-23

Beautifull wilderness, it's clean and spectacular. Here is a view tips: 1. Take note that there is a lot of watercrossings. 2. High Clearance vehicle (4x4) is required. 3. There is NO SHOP or FUEL available in the Kloof. (Fill up if you enter from Patensie side and in Willowmore if you come from the top. 4. There are one or two local small farmstalls on the Willowmore side - long before you enter the Wilderness area. Please support local!! 5. Cell phone signal is limited in the kloof. 6. We did it with one vehicle, i will say it can be risky if you get a breakdown. (Except if it is a Toyota) 😄 7. Take it slow through the kloof (don't rush) 8. Take cash with you for conservation fee payable at the entrance gate. Enjoy the beauty of one of South Africa's gems!!
Adriaan Roets

4
Reviewed: 2024-09-09

Verry beautiful nature with no connection to the outside world. It was nice camping in the reserve at rooihoek, onley the apes was a bit if a nuisance. We didn't see many animals but the plant diversity and beautiful mountain shapes makes up for it.
Tracy Kardolus

5
Reviewed: 2018-04-15

Absolutely awe-inspiring views. With incredible changes in altitude and terrain. A 4x4 is definitely recommend especially in wet conditions. Took us 4hrs to do approximately 70km. This reserve has some of South Africa's most beautiful roads and scenery.