Goegap Nature Reserve
The Goegap Nature Reserve is a semi-desert nature reserve in Northern Cape, South Africa and lies around 8 km (5.0 mi) east of Springbok. The area was once used to graze livestock and was proclaimed in 1966 as a reserve then fenced in 1969 and wildlife introduced shortly afterward. It was originally known as the Hester Malan Nature Reserve.
| Goegap Nature Reserve | |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature Reserve |
| Location | Springbok |
| Coordinates | 29°41′18″S 17°57′57″E |
| Area | 150 square kilometres (58 sq mi) |
| Designated | 1966 |
| Website | Northern Cape Tourism |
After several extensions, the park currently covers an area of 150 km2 (58 sq mi). The name Goegap comes from the Khoekhoe word for "watering hole."
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