Bontebok National Park

Bontebok National Park is a species-specific national park in South Africa. It was established in 1931 to ensure the preservation of the Bontebok. It is the smallest of South Africa's 19 National Parks, covering an area of 27.86 km2 The park is part of the Cape Floristic Region, which is a World Heritage Site.

Bontebok National Park
LocationWestern Cape, South Africa
Nearest citySwellendam
Coordinates34°04′S 20°27′E
Area27.86 km2 (10.76 sq mi)
Established1931
Governing bodySouth African National Parks
www.sanparks.org/parks/bontebok/
Bontebok National Park (South Africa)

The park is located 6 km south of Swellendam, in the foothills of the Langeberg Mountains. It is bordered to the south by the Breede River.

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