Place to visit
Kgaswane Mountain Reserve, South Africa: what it is and when to go
Kgaswane Mountain Reserve is a South African nature reserve. Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is October to April. In December there are 13 h 36 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 24. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in South Africa: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- South African nature reserve · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- South Africa
- Best time
- October to April.
- Nearest airport
- JNB Johannesburg, 116 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -25.70995, 27.19528
What it is and where
Kgaswane Mountain Reserve is a South African nature reserve. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in South Africa: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are -25.70995, 27.19528; the nearest main airport is O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB, Johannesburg), 116 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Africa (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in South Africa. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Kgaswane Mountain Reserve is October to April.
- JanBest time13:26
- FebBest time12:52
- MarBest time12:11
- AprBest time11:23
- MayPossible10:45
- JunPossible10:24
- JulPossible10:32
- AugPossible11:06
- SepPossible11:51
- OctBest time12:37
- NovBest time13:17
- DecBest time13:36
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 36 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 24. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | October to April | May to September |
| Wildlife | October to April | May to September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Kgaswane Mountain Reserve has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to South Africa in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to South Africa
To enter South Africa there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with two blank pages and 30 days to spare”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the South Africa checklist. Currency: South African rand (ZAR); plugs: Type M and N · 230 V · 50 Hz (its own adapter: the large plug with three round pins); emergencies: 10111 police · 10177 ambulance · 112 from a mobile.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- UNB Tlhabane DepotBrewery8.6 km
- Buffels BreweryBrewery12 km
- Magaliesberg Protected Natural EnvironmentProtected Environment within the Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve in South Africa47 km
- Hydrogen Intensity and Real-time Analysis eXperiment (Precursor)Observatory53 km
- Pilanesberg National ParkWildlife reserve in an extinct volcano in the North West Province, South Africa53 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the South Africa guide.
More in South Africa: Nature
- Cape of Good Hope: headland of Cape Peninsula, South Africa
- Table Mountain: mountain in Cape Town, South Africa
- Cape Agulhas: headland in the Western Cape, South Africa, the southernmost point of mainland Africa
- Kruger National Park: national park in South Africa
- Richtersveld: desert in South Africa
- ISimangaliso Wetland Park: protected area
Every South Africa place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kgaswane Mountain Reserve?
It is a South African nature reserve. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in South Africa: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Kgaswane Mountain Reserve?
October to April. In December there are 13 h 36 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 24.
How do you get to Kgaswane Mountain Reserve?
The nearest main airport is O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), 116 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around South Africa is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the South Africa map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have UNB Tlhabane Depot, Buffels Brewery, Magaliesberg Protected Natural Environment. The rest is in the South Africa guide.
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