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Seekoeivlei Nature Reserve is a RAMSAR site and well known birding destination.

This Protected Environment is administrated by the Department of Environmental affairs of the Free State.

08/10/2026

The Natural beauty of Seekoeivlei.

29/09/2026

Beautiful, cold, windy and misty Spring morning on the Highveldt.

14/09/2026

Plains Zebras (Equus quagga).

But why the name change from Burchell's Zebra? Well the scientific name for Burchell's zebra changed from (Equus burchellii) to (Equus quagga) because genetic testing proved it belongs to the same species as the extinct quagga, and the older name gets priority.

23/06/2026

One of Seekoeivlei Resort resident Eastern Long-billed Lark pair foraging around the chalets. Blending perfectly in with the surrounding habitat.

15/06/2026

🌿 Exciting news for nature lovers! 🌿

The Seekoeivlei Nature Reserve now has its very own Project on iNaturalist – set up by iNat Ambassador, Timothy Hedges.

🔍 What does this mean?
Any observation uploaded to iNaturalist within the reserve’s boundaries will automatically be captured under the SKVNR Project.

How you can help:

📱 Before you visit the Reserve – download the free iNat App,

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.inaturalist.android

check out the Project to see what species have already been recorded on the reserve and what you potentially might see there.

https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/seekoeivlei-nature-reserve

📸 While you’re at the reserve – help us grow the species list! Upload your photos or sound clips for identification.

Visit the Reserve webpage to see what accomadation they have available:

https://www.destea.gov.za/?page_id=5960

Like their page on Facebook to keep up to date:

https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064038935168

💡 Want to learn more about iNaturalist or host a BioBlitz in your area?
Reach out to Timothy Hedges, iNaturalist Ambassador on 083 693 8977.

Let’s document and protect Seekoeivlei’s incredible biodiversity together! 🦉🌾🐸

iNaturalist - southern Africa
My Dorp Memel - Free State Tourism
Memel
BirdLife South Africa
Morne Pretorius
Timothy Hedges

Lions River Honorary Officers

21/05/2026

Large Grey / Egyptian Mongoose (Herpestes ichneumon). This specie predominantly occured along South Africas coastline where it preferred river systems and or wetlands.
Due to shrinking habitat, food scarcity and predation this specie is observed more regularly inland near wetlands.

Large Grey Mongoose is seen regularly on Seekoeivlei Nature Reserve since 2018. This individual was looking for food at the Moorhen Hide.

29/04/2026

Importance of Wetlands illustrated well through this video of RAMSAR.

Address

S465

2970

Opening Hours

Monday	07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 19:00
Thursday	07:00 - 19:00
Friday	07:00 - 19:00
Saturday	07:00 - 19:00
Sunday	07:00 - 19:00

Telephone

+27589241400

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