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Willem Pretorius Game Reserve
reserve, South Africa
Willem Pretorius Game Reserve, game sanctuary in Free State province, South Africa, adjoining Allemanskraal Dam northeast of Bloemfontein. Established in 1956, it occupies 46 sq mi (120 sq km) in the Highveld plateau typical of the Free State. It includes the Doringberg hills, a storage reservoir above the dam, and many deep ravines. The reserve is particularly known for its herds of black wildebeest; other wildlife include the white rhinoceros, giraffe, zebra, red hartebeest, impala and other antelopes, and varied birdlife. Recreational facilities have been developed.
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