Pictures from South Africa - Free State


Seekoeivlei Nature Reserve is just outside Memel in the Free State.

Scarce and endangered species such as the Wattled, Crowned and Blue Cranes breed here.

Self-drive game viewing is possible in Seekoeivlei Nature Reserve - be careful!

Seekoeivlei Nature Reserve is outside the Free State town of Memel, which means "surrounded by water".

Seekoeivlei Nature Reserve is outside the Free State town of Memel, which means "surrounded by water".

Signs of Hippos at one of the wetlands in Seekoeivlei Nature Reserve.

Eight chalets that can sleep 4 people all have a magnificent view over Seekoeivlei Nature Reserve.

The ablution facilities at the camp site of Seekoeivlei Nature Reserve were opened during 2015.

Some of the Oxbow lakes seen from the viewpoint at Seekoeivlei Nature Reserve.

Seekoeivlei Nature Reserve is spectacular during the summer months (Oct - Apr).

Crowned Cranes breed at Seekoeivlei Nature Reserve.

In 2003 South Africa had 17 Ramsar sites. By Feb 2015 there are 22 Ramsar wetlands in South Afirca.