Rietvlei Nature Reserve, Pretoria: Hours, Address, Rietvlei Nature Reserve Reviews: 4.5/5
Rietvlei Nature Reserve
Rietvlei Nature Reserve
4.5
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Ben Reid
Marloth Park, South Africa6 contributions
Feb 2022 • Family
I love Rietvlei Nature Reserve for its array of birding and wildlife it is a good 45 minute drive but that is fine bathrooms need work
Written 10 February 2022
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Clive R
8 contributions
Jan 2022 • Family
Lovely Game Park. We often come if we don't have anything to do. There is an array of birdlife and mammals. The one thing that was bad were the toilets. But other than that one of my favorite things to do.
Written 30 January 2022
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GeneralShamu
New York City, NY718 contributions
Dec 2021
Spent a little over two hours driving through the reserve in the mid morning hours and was pleasantly surprised at just how many animals we were able to o see. We had assumed most would be hiding/sleeping come mid morning but that was not the case. There are dozens upon dozens of zebra and wildebeest to see (including some babies from both groups), ostriches, rhinos, springboks, kudu, etc…
Go on a nice sunny morning with the windows rolled down and you’ll love it. Not to be missed if in Pretoria/JNB!!!
Go on a nice sunny morning with the windows rolled down and you’ll love it. Not to be missed if in Pretoria/JNB!!!
Written 3 December 2021
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Kevin A
Mexico City, Mexico219 contributions
Oct 2021
While not the largest "safari", this game park offers a beautiful drive within Pretoria. You'll see plenty of animals (though the rhinos have eluded me thus far). There's a café within for when you need a nice pit stop, and various other stops for information and look-outs. A great time!
Written 18 November 2021
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Willem v
13 contributions
Oct 2021
Rietvlei is a true Gem! It is a wonderful way to escape the city living for a few hours in a pristine reserve that is very well managed with good roads. There are various antelope, buffalo, small mammals and loads of birds to be seen. We have always left the reserve feeling very happy and satisfied with what we saw and the experience we had. Highly recommend a trip to Rietvlei Nature Reserve.
Written 12 October 2021
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Sara Ellis
Pretoria, South Africa27 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
We saw a lot of wildlife, from rhino, zebras, wildebeest to ostriches but the highlight of our morning was probably spotting a jackal sunbathing on a warm rock.
Tip: Go early in the morning to miss the day rush of people.
Tip: Go early in the morning to miss the day rush of people.
Written 5 October 2021
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Jenny H
Johannesburg, South Africa6 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
We saw a number of animals in the reserve: rhino, spring buck, eland, wildebeest, red harte bees, squirrel, ostrich, blesbok and more. Definitely a place to visit.
Written 2 May 2021
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danbaldock
Wellington, New Zealand7 contributions
Apr 2021
Fantastic small reserve with an abundance of bird life and mammals. Many reviews have stated only seeing a small number of animals but it really depends, you can get lucky and see many cool animals ( have seen snakes, secretary birds, Nile monitors, snake eagles, eland, waterbuck, buzzards, buffalo, rhino etc etc) definitely worth going more than once. It’s also nice to drive around at your own pace and we have 2 young children!!! Coffee shop is average but kids love the rest and the wilderbeast climbing frames.
Written 19 April 2021
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moncelia
Pretoria, South Africa16 contributions
Apr 2021
Went for a game drive but we mostly saw ostrich and zebras. We were told that they also have cheetahs but unfortunately we could not spot one. The drive is a sigh of fresh air as you connect with nature. The dams are a spectacular sight.
Written 13 April 2021
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DDR1234
Johannesburg, South Africa646 contributions
Oct 2020
Nice to go for afternoon drive through this nature reserve, you will see some animals, nice bird hide.
Written 9 January 2021
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Fit Like Mummy
Midrand, South Africa475 contributions
Can we take your pet with in the vehicle for the game drive
We are planning on visiting end Nov 2019. We will drive a hired VW minibus. Can I do the roads in this vehicle? What is the entry fee per person?
angeliqa v
17 contributions
Hi yes there are tarred roads so the bus will be fine. The is R80 per adult(not 100%sure) and then R100 for the vehicle.
Sss Q
South Africa71 contributions
Hi,
Is it necessary to have a 4x4 type vehicle to visit Rietvlei?
Thank you. (I have a Honda Jazz)
MBATourismGuy
7 contributions
For the most part we have done it in Honda balade so 4x2 is fine. of course the best 4x4 is a 4x2 rental car :-) so it should not be a problem.
Hi we would like to know the prices for the self catering chalets near the dam at Rietvlei Nature Reserve.
johnandmichelleb
Johannesburg, South Africa37 contributions
Hi. I looked googled Rietvlei Nature Reserve tariffs and it seems to cost R900 per night for the chalet and requires a R500 deposit. It might be best to contact them.
Regards,
Michelle
Jamie P
Pretoria, South Africa
Hi, what’s the price range?
Diana G
Pretoria, South Africa14 contributions
Entrance Fees from 1st July 2018 Adults 18 years and older R59.00 Children 7-17 years R32.00 Children 2-6 years R11.00 Infants to 2 years Free Pensioners 60 years and older R34.00 Disabled persons R34.00
Smitha S
Mumbai, India100 contributions
Hi, I am looking to visit mid May with 2 kids. Do I need to book in advance? We would like a guide for the tour. Also, What are the hours and arrangements to do the day & the night drives? Do we need to stay at the reserve?
The website (which is an unofficial site for the reserve) doesnt say much. Is there an email id to reach out at.
Regards
Smitha
Margonda
The Hague, The Netherlands265 contributions
No you do not need to book in advance. Normally most people just drive in with their own car. Their is a place for coffee or small lunch. Lot of people also bring their own lunch. Night drives are not possible. I know a guide if you really want because self drive is an option.
Carmen V
69 contributions
What is the entrance fee for adults?
Also, is the reserve safe?
otto u
Pretoria, South Africa107 contributions
Morning. The entrance fee like pensioners like me is R32.00.
Normal persons is R64.00. Interesting is that there no vehicle fees Fees to see the lions is optional , I think it is R100 per person.
The reserve is very safe to visit and the good car control at the entrance gate is working.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rietvlei Nature Reserve
- Rietvlei Nature Reserve is open:
- Sun - Sat 06:00 - 18:00
- We recommend booking Rietvlei Nature Reserve tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 3 Rietvlei Nature Reserve tours on Tripadvisor
- Hotels near Rietvlei Nature Reserve:
- (0.90 km) Pheasant Hill Guest House
- (3.98 km) Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel
- (4.09 km) Andante Lodge
- (6.28 km) Leopardsong Manor
- (8.01 km) Opikopi Guest House
- Restaurants near Rietvlei Nature Reserve:
- (0.53 km) Arlington Brewery & Cidery
- (0.87 km) Willow Feather Farm
- (0.98 km) Alla Turka
- (1.21 km) Ala Turka Restaurant
- (7.70 km) Fishmonger Centurion
- Attractions near Rietvlei Nature Reserve:
- (0.00 km) Rietvlei Nature Reserve
- (0.63 km) Dlamini 4 Africa
- (11.62 km) Mmilo Tours - Day Tours
- (2.72 km) Irene Village Mall
- (13.40 km) Hazel Food Market