Rietvlei Nature Reserve
Kortpad Road, Rietvlei Nature Reserve
The Kortpad Road is a 1 km dirt road in Rietvlei Nature Reserve about 1.7 km from Main Gate. It connects to Acacia Route. Here's where it runs and where to stop along the way.
Where the Kortpad Road runs
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- 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.700 m off the road
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Kortpad Road questions
Where is the Kortpad Road in Rietvlei Nature Reserve?
The Kortpad Road is a 1 km dirt road in Rietvlei Nature Reserve about 1.7 km from Main Gate. It connects to Acacia Route.
Are there waterholes or hides on the Kortpad Road?
Yes. Along the Kortpad Road you'll find Island View Hide.
Can I use opspoor on the Kortpad Road 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 Kortpad Road
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