This
is a Malaria-free area with a typical subtropical
climate and an annual summer rainfall. Winter
temperatures are moderate. Winter ranges from
about 8 °C to 24 °C while the summer
temperatures range between 16 °C and 35
°C.
There are close
to 70 species of mammals on the reserve including
3 of the 'Big Five', namely; White Rhino,
Buffalo and Leopard. Because of their dwindling
numbers, Oribi, White Rhino, Buffalo and Sable
Antelope enjoy special protection. Hippo,
giraffe, warthog, many more buck and other
wildlife abound in the Reserve. Game viewing
by boat with qualified guides is a highlight.
The Dam area
is a bird watchers’ paradise where you
will find the majestic fish eagle along with
several other species of eagle and countless
other birds flourishing in the natural surroundings.
Every year
more than 1500 anglers visit this dam
to take part in probably the biggest
inland Light Tackle Boat fishing competition.
This competition is normally held in
September and attracts anglers from all
over South Africa. The most sought after
species in this dam are carp, red breasted
bream, blue breasted bream, eels, yellow
fish, mudfish and many more.
Bird watching,
guided game viewing quad bike trails,
hiking, game viewing, hunting, bow hunting,
fishing, golf, horseback outride's, and
paint ball are just some of the activities
on offer.
Visitors to
the region can explore the Anglo-Boer
route or embark on industrial tours to
collieries and steel manufacturing plants,
or agricultural tours which are the main
economic activities in this region. The
Cultural Heartland is also home to the
Lanatus Cycad, indigenous and unique
to the region, and a multitude of wild
flowers like the arum lilies that transform
this area into a magical garden during
summer. Those wishing to explore the
area can drive to a show farm, citrus
farms, vineyards, ceramic factory, cotton
gin, crocodile farm, grape farm or simply
enjoy the superb views of the dam.
Forever
Resorts are proud sponsors of the Forever
Resorts Loskop Series of which the Forever
Resorts Loskop Marathon (50km) and the Forever
Resorts Wild Challenge (21.1km) are the key
events. www.loskopmarathon.co.za |
