
Orange and Caledon rivers confluence
Free State, South Africa
Tussen-die-Riviere lies between the Orange and Caledon rivers in the southern Free State near Bethulie, a Karoo reserve of plains and koppies at the confluence, with springbok, black wildebeest, gemsbok, eland and a fenced buffalo section. It is a hunting reserve for part of the year and a game-viewing and hiking reserve for the rest, with chalets and camping, and the rivers give it fishing and birding. It is malaria-free and a long way from the main routes.
Things to do: Hiking · Camping · Rock climbing · Bird watching
Where you can stay: Camping · Chalets · Nearby B&Bs
What people record most across Free State. Past sightings, never a guarantee.
From iNaturalist records across Free State, not confirmed sightings inside this reserve.
Inside-park stays and nearby lodges, sorted by distance.
No stays are linked to Tussen-die-Riviere Nature Reserve yet. These are the closest ones we have, by straight-line distance from the park, so check the drive before you book.
30.4797° S, 26.2035° E800 km from Cape TownOpen in Maps
Why book here
Wild places survive when the communities around them earn more from protecting wildlife than from anything that would replace it. Every stay you book through Spekboom carries a conservation contribution built into the price, never added on top, so choosing where you sleep becomes a way to fund the people and projects keeping this landscape intact.
Tussen-die-Riviere Nature Reserve is in Free State, South Africa.
Yes. Tussen-die-Riviere Nature Reserve is in an area recorded as malaria-free, which is why it is a common choice for families with young children and for a first safari. Malaria risk can shift with the season and the year, so confirm current advice with a travel clinic before you go.
In Free State, commonly recorded species include animals such as Black Wildebeest, Blesbok, Common Eland, Bontebok and birds including Bearded Vulture, Blue Korhaan, African Red-eyed Bulbul, based on iNaturalist occurrence data. These reflect the wider province, not confirmed sightings inside the reserve.
The best time to visit Tussen-die-Riviere Nature Reserve is Mar-May, Aug-Oct.
Popular activities at Tussen-die-Riviere Nature Reserve include hiking, camping, rock climbing, bird watching.
Other parks and reserves that share something with Tussen-die-Riviere Nature Reserve.
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