Rietvlei Nature Reserve
Acacia Route, Rietvlei Nature Reserve
The Acacia Route is a 7.4 km tar road in Rietvlei Nature Reserve about 1.6 km from Main Gate. It connects to Jagluiperd Road, Kortpad Road, North Road and Vleiroete Road. Here's where it runs and where to stop along the way.
The Acacia Route is a tarred road in Rietvlei Nature Reserve, the grassland reserve around Rietvlei Dam in southern Pretoria. It passes Island View hide, which overlooks the dam and the small island where cormorants breed, and links with North Road, Vleiroete Road, Jagluiperd Road and Kortpad Road.
Where the Acacia Route runs
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Open in opspoorWaterholes and stops on the Acacia Route
- Island View HideBird HideIsland View Hide overlooks Rietvlei Dam and the small island that gives the hide its name. It is an excellent spot for watching waterbirds, particularly the cormorants that breed on the island.450 m off the road
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Acacia Route questions
Where is the Acacia Route in Rietvlei Nature Reserve?
The Acacia Route is a 7.4 km tar road in Rietvlei Nature Reserve about 1.6 km from Main Gate. It connects to Jagluiperd Road, Kortpad Road, North Road and Vleiroete Road.
Are there waterholes or hides on the Acacia Route?
Yes. Along the Acacia Route you'll find Island View Hide.
Can I use opspoor on the Acacia Route without signal?
Yes. Signal in Rietvlei Nature Reserve can be patchy, and opspoor works fully offline: you can see sightings you've already loaded and log your own, which sync when you're back in range.
Roads connecting to the Acacia Route
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