{"id":1154,"date":"2013-03-15T03:43:09","date_gmt":"2013-03-15T07:43:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/web.colby.edu\/ragastal\/?page_id=1154"},"modified":"2013-03-15T03:43:09","modified_gmt":"2013-03-15T07:43:09","slug":"botlierskop","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/ragastal\/travels\/south-africa\/parks-reserves\/botlierskop\/","title":{"rendered":"Botlierskop"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Botlierskop\"<\/a>Botlierskop is a private game reserve operated by a retired wild animal veterinarian, Dr Dirk Neethling, who saw the need to conserve South Africa\u2019s large mammal biodiversity.\u00a0 The property is located between the Outeniqua Mountains and unspoiled beaches of the Indian ocean, in the back of the photograph, along the Garden Route.\u00a0 Since our visit in 2005, the reserve has upped their offerings, with more luxury for the visitor while still maintaining their commitment to the country\u2019s fauna.<\/p>\n

Botlierskop\u2019s reserve covers 3000 ha (7400 acres) on which 26 different animal species and more than 200 different bird species are found.\u00a0 These include the rare black Impala, Rhino, Lion, Buffalo, Giraffe, Mountain Zebra, Eland, Elephants, and an array of bok (antelope).<\/p>\n