Swaelkrans Private Nature Reserve

About Swaelkrans Private Nature Reserve

Swaelkrans Private Nature Reserve is a private conservation area and hunting destination situated along the banks of the Vaal River near Bothaville in the Free State. The property features a diverse ecosystem comprising native bushveld and open grasslands that support a large variety of African plains game and trophy species, including kudu, impala, wildebeest, sable, roan, and buffalo.

Operating as a fair-chase safari operation, the reserve is equipped with operational infrastructure such as a rifle sighting range, skinning facilities, and cold storage for meat and trophy preparation. Accommodation on the reserve consists of multiple lodging options, including Delta Lodge for larger groups, Uitzicht Lodge for elevated wilderness views, and dedicated riverfront tented camps.

Aside from managed hunting activities, the reserve accommodates leisure visitors with outdoor recreation options that include freshwater fishing, boating along the riverfront, walking trails, and mountain biking, and it features a private landing airstrip to facilitate fly-in access for guests.