Steenbokkie Private Nature Reserve

Check-in: 14:00.
Check-out: 11:00.

Visitors Visiting Hours : 09:00 - 17:00 daily

Nuweveld Mountains (scenic backdrop), Beaufort West town

Diverse Karoo wildlife; springbok and giraffe; mountain biking trails; scenic vistas; authentic farm life; bird watching opportunities; peaceful stargazing experiences

Food and groceries, warm clothing, sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses), insect repellent, essential medications, portable water bottles

Please contact in advance to make reservations and confirm your booking. Print a copy of your booking confirmation before arrival. The reserve is located 7km south of Beaufort West.

The reserve has been family-owned and operated for several years, with a strong conservation focus and commitment to sustainable tourism practices in the Karoo.

From Cape Town side:
When you enter Beaufort West, continue straight until you reach the fourth traffic light, located at the Total Garage.
(For reference: the first light is at the Industrial Garages when you enter town, the third is at Beaufort Mall on your right, and the fourth is Total.)
Turn right at the Total Garage into Voortrekker Road and drive for approximately 3 km.
You will pass the Hospital on your right. After the Hospital, the road curves slightly to the right.
Turn left at the Steenbokkie sign. Continue for about 3 km until you reach the gravel road.
Travel another 500 m, then turn right to enter the Reserve.
Please remember to open and close the gate, as our friendly deer sometimes like to wander.
Proceed straight to Reception.


From Johannesburg side (N1):
Stay on the N1 until you reach the circle (roundabout) — you’ll notice our local jail there!
Go around the circle and continue until you reach the second traffic light, where the Total Garage is located.
Turn left at the Total Garage into Voortrekker Road and drive for approximately 3 km.
You will pass the Hospital on your right. After the Hospital, the road curves slightly to the right.
Turn left at the Steenbokkie sign. Continue for about 3 km until you reach the gravel road.
Travel another 500 m, then turn right to enter the Reserve.
Please remember to open and close the gate, as our deer love visiting neighbours.
Proceed to Reception.

09:00 - 17:00 daily

Beaufort West Provincial Hospital (approximately 10km away). 24-hour medical facilities in town. Emergency services accessible via phone.

Springbok, Giraffe, Zebra, Wildebeest, Tsetsebes, Duiker, Nyala

Steenbok (from which the reserve takes its name), Jackal, Porcupine

Ratel (Honey Badger), Various raptor species

Crowned Eagle, Martial Eagle, Tawny Eagle, Yellow-billed Kite, Blackbreasted Snake Eagle, Rock Dassie, Pale Chanting Goshawk

Barn Swallow, Booted Eagle, various warblers and other migratory species

Karoo shrubland (restio and erica species), grasses, succulents adapted to semi-arid conditions

Acacia trees, Camel thorn, Wild almond, Beefwood

Semi-arid Karoo plateau with underlying sandstone formations; seasonal water sources; natural spring-fed systems

Springbok and giraffe populations; opportunities for close wildlife viewing on horseback or vehicle; seasonal migration patterns

Over 150 bird species recorded; raptors including crowned and martial eagles; seasonal migratory species; excellent birdwatching from June to August

Game drive routes through diverse habitat; scenic mountain trails with Nuweveld Mountain views; hiking circuits through wildflower areas (seasonal)