Rietvlei Nature Reserve
Main Road, Rietvlei Nature Reserve
The Main Road is a 4.6 km tar road in Rietvlei Nature Reserve, starting at Main Gate. It connects to Hartebees Road, Jakkalsgat Road, North Road, Quarry Road and Renoster Vlei Road. Here's what lives along it, where to stop, and when it's most active.
Main Road is the tarred road in from the Main Gate of Rietvlei Nature Reserve in southern Pretoria. Coots Corner bird hide is close to the gate, Finfoot bird hide is along the way, and most of the reserve's other roads branch off it.
Where the Main Road runs
Recent activity on the Main Road
Sightings already logged on the Main Road
See exactly where, which way they're moving, and get alerts here. Works with no signal.
Open in opspoorMost reported on the Main Road
Best time to drive the Main Road
Park-local time of day for every confirmed sighting logged on this road, most often early morning (5–8am).
Hour-by-hour patterns per species are in the opspoor app.
Waterholes and stops on the Main Road
- Main GateGateThe Main Gate is the primary entrance to Rietvlei Nature Reserve, welcoming visitors as they begin their wildlife and self-drive experience. It provides access to the reserve’s extensive road…On the road
- Coots CornerBird HideCoots Corner Bird Hide offers visitors a peaceful place to slow down and enjoy the birdlife around Rietvlei Nature Reserve. Positioned near the water, the hide provides an opportunity to watch a…On the road
- Finfoot Bird HideBird HideThe Finfoot Bird Hide is one of the designated bird hides along Rietvlei Nature Reserve’s self-drive routes, positioned beside the reserve’s wetland and water features. It provides a sheltered…600 m off the road
See every waterhole, hide and viewpoint on the map, and navigate to them, in the opspoor app.
Main Road questions
Where is the Main Road in Rietvlei Nature Reserve?
The Main Road is a 4.6 km tar road in Rietvlei Nature Reserve, starting at Main Gate. It connects to Hartebees Road, Jakkalsgat Road, North Road, Quarry Road and Renoster Vlei Road.
What animals can you see on the Main Road?
The species most often reported on the Main Road by opspoor users are buffalo (cape), waterbuck and wildebeest (blue).
Are there waterholes or hides on the Main Road?
Yes. Along the Main Road you'll find Coots Corner and Finfoot Bird Hide.
Can I use opspoor on the Main 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 Main Road
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