Venetia Limpopo Nature Reserve

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The Venetia Limpopo Nature Reserve is situated in the northern-most parts of South Africa, and is owned by the De Beers Diamond Mining Company - the mine itself is actually within the confines of the reserve. The reserve is approximately 360 square kilometres in size, and is characterised by the dominant mopane vel- type (Colophospermum mopane). Whilst scenic, the area is hot summer temperatures regularly pass the 40 °C (104 °F) mark. The reserve is home to four of the big 5 (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard - only buffalo are not found in the park). There is also a population of African Wild Dogs resident in the park, who are in fact part of a research project being undertaken by the Carnivore Conservation Group, a branch of the Endangered Wildlife Trust.