I have visited Rietvlei twice in the last three months for birding. The place is well maintained,with clean toilets and hides. Unfortunately, the reed's around some of the hides are overgrown, making it difficult to see any water birds. The birds can be heard but not seen. I believe that if the reed's were cut a bit it would allow for better birding. The park itself has a good amount of animals and plenty of bird life. Roads are good in the dry season, but i think that in the wet season some of the dirt roads will be a challenge to normal cars. Picnic sites are clean and well maintained. It is a pleasure to visit this park.
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Rietvlei Nature Reserve is a gem on the edge of town in Pretoria East. This quaint, small and stunning reserve is the perfect place for a day visit no matter the season. It has a nice selection of wildlife, often is the home of a cheetah or six, and has an abundance of birdlife that make it a birder's must visit. Animals are relaxed, and the "Friends of Rietvlei" keep the reserve well looked after. It has a beautifully selection of hides, picnic areas, a nice "Coffee Shop" where you can enjoy drinks and food, and the tar roads are well kept, and most of the dirt roads are in good condition too but some sections can be a bit challenging for an urban car especially after rain. The reserve is very popular on weekends, so things can be a bit messy on Mondays and Tuesdays around picnic areas, but usually by Wednesday everything is beautifully pristine again. If you do enjoy this reserve or want to become an avid visitor, join "Fiends of Rietvlei" membership to support the volunteers who look after the reserve, or join their efforts yourself.
I absolutely loved the place and the beauty it holds within. It is well maintained and kept clean. They also have some game animals too but none that are carnivorous or dangerous. It is massive and have things that you can do such as calm, quiet drives, hideouts, lapas and bomas and the dam is accessible for being on the water. It is definitely a family orientated place and the kids will be able to enjoy the day and have the best sleep that night.
Jane “JaneyPaney” Schultz
+4
What a wonderful surprise!
This tiny nature reserve seems well stocked and beautiful.
The roads are clearly marked and easy to drive.
There are several bird hides and loads to see.
There are picnic spots by the dam, and we loved that it was just a small drive out of the city.
R71 per adult.
We visited on a weekend in September 2023 before heading to the airport for our flight home. It was not too busy. There was a short wait to get a ticket, but the roads weren't too bad. It is a nice reserve to drive around and see wildlife. We found the signage extremely bad. This picture of a road sign, with missing arrows and letters peeling off was typical. The bathrooms were pretty bad too. This place could definitely use some maintenance.
Had a great afternoon. Reasonable game viewing ending off with a cheetah sighting in the late afternoon (rare sighting so expectations should be moderated). Pretend you’re in the real bush and you’ll enjoy.
The reserve is a good example of a real reserve with the advantage of being close to Johannesburg.
Lot of place and picnic areas and although not far from built up areas the reserve goves the impression of being far for the city.
The selection of game seen was high and good for the short time spent.
Support an excellent nature reserve right in the heart of Gauteng. Easy access from the main routes and they offer a number of facilities along with some excellent game viewing. Very good picnic/ braai facility with ablutions. A tea garden with good coffee or hot chocolate on those cold mornings. Self drive and game drive vehicles. Some unique animals if you are lucky and you can be home in time for lunch if you like.
Very nice game drive. Lots of animals that includes Cheetahs, rhinos and many more. Pricing not bad for a day out with the family. Place is clean and lots of picnic spots. There is braai areas. So make sure to pack a chop
This place is huge, with different wild animals,you get to have your own experience at your own pace in your own car,There is a huge dam and island unfortunately they are not renting boards and there's only a coffee shop not a restaurant,There's spacious space for picnic or even mini events like baby showers and you only pay once at the entrance, Unfortunately I did not see a cheetah
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