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Jonkershoek and Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve

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Close to Stellenbosch is the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve (9,800 ha). It contains the Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve with 204 ha. The northern boundary of the Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve builds the Eerste Revier and in the South are the Stellenbosch Mountains. Enjoy this beautiful mountain range. Hikers can choose between two easy routes, 3 and 5 km in length. There is also a mountain bike route available. The trails start at a nice picnic area. You can also cycle on the management roads. The Manor House offers self-catering facilities for up to 6 people in two rooms.

Jonkershoek Nature Reserve offers longer hikes. The moderate Panorama Trail is 17 km long with magnificent views of the Jonkershoek Valley. Along the Eerste Revier you can explore the Tweede Waterval Trail. During heavy rainfalls this trail is closed. A shorter variant is also available. The Swartboskloof Trail is 18,4 km in extent and offers wonderful views as well. This route is also closed during heavy rainfalls. Pleases keep in mind that temperature can change dramatically at high altitudes.

The climate rungs between dry hot summers with temperatures up to 40°C and cold and rainy winters with temperatures round 0°C. The top of the mountains can be covered with snow during the winter season. The annual rainfall is about 1,114.1 mm. For this reason the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve is the water reservoir of Stellenbosch.

The flora of this nature reserve is characterized by the typical Cape vegetation, named fynbos (mountain fynbos). The visitor can discover a lot of protea species. There are over 100 species of birds and a great number of smaller animals. The reserve is also home to leopards. But people seldom see these shy animals.

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