Weenen Game Reserve

Weenen Game Reserve is a small but historically significant reserve in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, originally proclaimed in 1922 to protect the last remaining herds of oribi in the region. Covering just 5,000 hectares of thornveld and grassland along the Bushman's River, Weenen has expanded its conservation role to include both black and white rhino, buffalo, giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, and various antelope species. The reserve's hilly terrain and river valleys create picturesque scenery against the Drakensberg backdrop. Weenen offers a quiet, affordable, and malaria-free wildlife experience ideal for self-drive visitors and families. The reserve is named after the nearby town of Weenen ("weeping"), established after the Voortrekker massacre of 1838, adding historical depth to the visit.