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The essence of Africa is tangible in Sandveld Nature Reserve where majestic camel thorn trees characterize the savanna veld.  This reserve, situated in the Kalahari thornveld biome, is 37 700 ha in area and includes the Bloemhof Dam.
Gemsbok, blue wildebeest, kudu, rhino, buffalo and giraffe thrives here.  The reserve abounds with small mammals such as aardwolf, antbear, porcupine and springhare.  Large numbers of egrets, cormorants, ibis, ducks, geese and flamingoes gather at different times of the year on the dam and along its edges.  Social weavers have built several communal nests in the reserve which the diminutive pygmy falcon sometimes inhabits.  White- backed vultures breed in large nests on top of camel thorn trees, and the crimsonbreasted shrike an hornbills with their typical bushveld calls, are also to be seen in the reserve.

Location, Accommodation and Facilities

Sandveld Nature Reserve is along the Bloemhof/Hoopstad road (R34), 10 km from Bloemhof and 30 km from Hoopstad.  It lies approximately 200  km northwest of Bloemfontein.

Beautiful camping areas with modern facilities are situated under dense tree canopies.  Power points are available at some of these camp sites.  The modern holiday chalets boast facilities such as air conditioning, barbecues and car ports.  The large hall that can accommodate about a hundred people, has its own kitchen and is surrounded by lawns and tall camel thorn trees.  It may be rented for functions and meetings.  A furnished lapa set in the midst of lush vegetation is able to accommodate 30 to 40 people, and can also be rented.  Essentials and curios can be purchased at a small shop.
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Recreation
Soft sandy beaches fringing the dam, the abundance of fish and the huge camel thorn trees where camp can be set up, make Sandveld a paradise for angles.  Nature lovers visiting Sandveld Nature Reserve can enjoy themselves game-spotting, bird watching, picnicking or simply relaxing in the beautiful setting it offers.

Climate
The winter nights are cold but the days are sunny.  Summers are hot with typical highveld thunderstorms.  Further information can be obtained from :

The Tourist Officer,
Sandveld Nature Reserve,
PO Box 414, BLOEMHOF 2660
Phone : +27 (01802) 31701/2
Fax +27 (01802) 31090

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