About Tussen die Riviere Game Reserve
Tussen die Riviere Game Reserve is one of the most accessible game reserves in the Free State. Situated in Bethulie, you can get there from Bloemfontein, Aliwal North in the Eastern Cape and Springfontein along the N1.
Did you know? The Klipstapel hike is worth pursuing for the incredible field of eroded dolerite pillars en route, found smack bang in the middle of Tussen die Riviere Reserve.
The reserve is exactly as its name suggests - it lies at the confluence or 'between' two rivers, in this case the Caledon and Orange Rivers.
At 22 000 hectares, Tussen die Riviere Game Reserve is big. It consequently supports rather large populations of wildlife such as springbok, blesbok, red hartebeest, black and blue wildebeest, mountain reedbuck, zebra and even white rhino.
Three incredible nature trails for hikers make visiting the reserve during summer (the non-hunting season; Tussen die Riviere was developed to cater for the hunter) well worth it. The trails are the Middelpunt trail of 7 kilometres, the Klipstapel trail of 12 kilometres and the Orange River trail, which is 16 kilometres of walking through scenic Karoo splendour and beautiful rock formations.
Obviously winter for hikers is a no-go area because of the hunting season, which takes place between May and August. The consequence is that, despite the beauty and the excitement of the trails, one is exposed to the summer elements of sometimes extreme heat and intermittent thunderstorms – this is a summer rainfall area.
For those inexperienced hikers, Middelpunt hiking trail is probably a good bet as it is physically easy and wanders along the banks of the Caledon River – so plenty of water wading and bird spotting.
Water birds include the blue crane, grey heron and African shelduck.
Need to Know
WhereTussen die Riviere Game Reserve, Bethulie, Free State, South Africa
WhenBest during daylight hours.
OvernightStay in Bethulie Accommodation, Free State
Disclaimer
Please note, business details can change. While we endeavour to ensure all information provided by the service provider is correct at the time of publication, we do not assume any liability caused by errors or changes, such as price, cost, time, and location. Please check with the provider that the activity/business is still offered as described, before making any travel plans.
Feedback?
If this is your reserve, you can let us know if anything on this page is outdated or contains inaccuracies, by email. We regret, we do not have any other information, please contact the provider if you have questions.
Additional Reading
You might also be interested inGame & Nature Reserves in Free State
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options in Bethulie
Oppie Koppie
Oppie Koppie is a unique home set in the koppies offering Bethulie accommodation overlooking the historical town. From here you can enjoy panoram...
Raptor Ridge Lodge
Raptor Ridge Lodge offers you comfortable bed only accommodation overlooking the Gariep Dam. Here you can enjoy nature at its finest; the lodge i...
Royal Hotel Bethulie
The Royal Hotel aims to offer guests the complete Bethulie experience. Highlights include musical recitals, visits to artists, stargazing and a g...
Bethulie Guest Farm
Situated on a working farm near a pecan nut plantation, Bethulie Guest Farm offers luxury accommodation in Bethulie. The house has lovely wooden ...
Garingboom Guest Farm
The Garingboom Guest Farm is an eco-friendly Karoo sheep farm situated in the Southern Free State.Accommodation at Garingboom Guest Farm is offer...
Things to do in the area
Pellissier House Museum
The Pellissier Museum (built in 1843), originally the home of reverend J,P Pellisier, a French missionary, now depicts the history of events and ...
Noteworthy attractions
Karoo Gariep Conservancy
Karoo is a “quenna” word meaning “dry and hard”. Gariep is also a “quenna” word meaning “big water”or river. The Karoo Gariep Concervancy is foun...
Tankwa Karoo National Park
The 80 000 hectare Tankwa Karoo National Park, proclaimed in 1986 and still in a development stage, is at present in a veld recovery phase and it...
Gariep Dam Nature Reserve
The Free State's largest nature reserve is a combination of the 36 487 ha Gariep Dam on the Orange River and an 11 237 ha game sanctuary on its n...
Kalkfontein Dam Nature Reserve
Lying just south east of Koffiefontein in the south western Free State, Kalkfontein Dam Nature Reserve on the Riet River is not usually visited e...
Oviston Nature Reserve
The Oviston Nature reserve lies close to the little Karoo towns of Venterstad and Oviston roughly two hours' drive from Bloemfontein. That it is ...
Accommodation near Tussen die Riviere Game Reserve
FIND / South Africa Accommodation / Free State Accommodation / Xhariep Region Accommodation / Bethulie Accommodation