Diepkloof @ Suikerbosrand Traditional Cache
Diepkloof @ Suikerbosrand
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This cache is at the Diepkloof informatin centre, close to the northern entrance of the reserve. A great place to start a day of caching. The only way to get to the cache is as visitor (or day visitor) to the nature reserve. As you have to pay an entrance fee, it makes sense to combine this with a visit to the other caches in the reserve.
The Suikerbosrand nature reserve was named after the sugarbush (suikerbos), which is spread throughout the reserve. The fast disappearing bankenveld grassland also occurs here, making this one of the Highveld's most valuable reserves. Situated close to Johannesburg, one of South Africa's most densely populated areas, the Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve plays an important role in outdoor recreation, environmental education and resource management. Covering approximately 13,337 ha of kloofs, ridges and plains, the Suikerbosrand reserve supports a large variety of plant and animal species. Vegetation types range from open grassland on hillsides and plains to wooded gorges and acacia woodland, marshland and fynbos (heath). The reserve was named after the sugarbush (suikerbos), which is spread throughout the reserve. The fast disappearing bankenveld grassland also occurs here, making this one of the Highveld's most valuable reserves. Mammal species include mountain reedbuck, steenbok, grey duiker, baboon, oribi, eland, blesbok, springbok, red hartebeest, black wildebeest, kudu and zebra. Predators roaming this vast sanctuary are, brown hyena and other smaller species. Over 200 South African birds can be observed here. A network of hiking trails, covering approximately 66km in total, allows you to get a closer look at the diversity of plant and animal life. The trails vary in length from 1 to 6 days, day walks of 10 or 17 km long and a 4,5 km trail. For the less energetic there is a 60km game-viewing route. This cache brings you to the information centre at Diepkloof in the northern section of the reserve. Here you can relax at various picnic spots or attend one of the slide or film shows. The information centre has some educational displays. Do take time to have a look around. The facility needs some attention but should still be worth your time.
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