Caledon Nature Reserve
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Location:
Free State Province: The Caledon Nature Reserve is in the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, on the R701 to Smithfield. It lies 120 kilometres south-east of Bloemfontein and 15 kilometres from Wepener. There is a sign post on the R701 directing tourists to the nature reserve.
Lat / Long:
POINT (26.873366 -29.863399)
Route:
NKSHR
Period:
Later Stone Age (up to 30 000BP)
Site Category:
Rock Art
Heritage Status:
Local
Node:
Node 11: Free State
Land Ownership:
State
Land Use:
Conservation
Open to Public:
Yes
Hours:
By Appointment
Contact:
Free State Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Welbedacht Dam; Tel: 051 583 1920
Facilities, access and services:
The reserve can be accessed from the R701. Access to the site is permitted only with a guide. Tourists must contact the Department in advance. Self-catering accommodation is available at two bush camps, which includes a 4x4 trail. Accommodation is also available at Wepener. Other activities include fishing, hiking, and bird watching.
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Site Details
Heritage Content:
Rock paintings of eland, cattle, hippo, a huge snake, and human figures.
Relevance of Site:
There is a well-preserved Bushman rock art site located on the reserve.