Krugersdorp Game Reserve - West Rand, Gauteng
The sad truth of the Krugersdorp Game Reserve...
The Krugersdorp Game Reserve has been making headlines - for all the wrong reasons, but the situation isn’t a single incident. It’s more a long-running story of decline, closure, and controversial plans to revive it.
A reserve that’s effectively been closed for years.
One of the biggest issues is that the reserve has been closed for an extended period due to serious operational and maintenance problems. Facilities have deteriorated, tourism has collapsed, and the natural environment has reportedly suffered from neglect.
In short, what was once a popular, accessible “mini-safari” destination near Johannesburg has fallen into disrepair.
Lack of funding and capacity
The Mogale City Local Municipality, which is responsible for the reserve, has openly acknowledged that it does not have the financial or technical capacity to restore and manage it properly.
This has led to years of stagnation, with infrastructure ageing and little meaningful progress on reopening.
Controversial revival plans
The big news lately revolves around a proposed public–private partnership (PPP) to revive the reserve. The municipality has issued tenders and is actively seeking a private operator to refurbish, expand, and run the reserve as a viable tourism and hospitality destination.
Supporters say this could bring jobs, investment, and finally reopen the reserve. Critics, however, are wary, raising concerns about transparency, governance, and whether the project will actually materialise after years of unfulfilled promises.
The bottom line...
Right now, everything hinges on whether the proposed private partnership actually succeeds. If it does, the reserve could be revived. If not, it risks remaining another neglected public asset with plenty of plans - but no real progress.
Accommodation near Krugersdorp Game Reserve - West Rand, Gauteng
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Monchique Guest House - Bed and Breakfast, Muldersdrift (15.8Km)
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Nullarbor Cottages - Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet, Magaliesburg (24.1Km)
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Apartment at 34 Columbine - Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet, Randpark (24.3Km)
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Littlefields Luxury Self Catering Suite - Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet, Randburg (26.1Km)
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Hoopoe Haven Self-catering Cottages - Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet, Chartwell (27.3Km)
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Panhandle Place Cottages - Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet, Randburg (27.4Km)
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Comfortable Off-Grid Home with Nostalgic Furnishings - Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet, Fourways (28.6Km)
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Melville Gap Guest House - Bed and Breakfast, Melville (28.9Km)
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7th Street Guest House - Bed and Breakfast, Melville (29.5Km)
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Aquanzi Lodge - Bed and Breakfast, Chartwell (29.7Km)
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Ziggy's River Cottage - Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet, Hekpoort (29.8Km)
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Den's View - Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet, Hekpoort (29.8Km)
Nearby Towns
- Krugersdorp (5.2km)
- Mogale City (5.2km)
- Sterkfontein (5.8km)
- Elandsvlei (6.3km)
- Greenhills (6.8km)
- Monument (7.1km)
- Noordheuwel (7.2km)
- Azaadville (7.8km)
- Protea Ridge (8km)
- Randgate (8.1km)
- Culemborg Park (8.3km)
- Riebeeck (8.5km)
- Tarlton (8.7km)
- Helikon Park (9.5km)
- Silverfields (9.8km)
Nearby Points Of Interest
(As the crow flies. Road distance will differ.)
- Krugersdorp Golf Club - West Rand, Gauteng (6.71km)
- Sterkfontein Caves - Cradle of Humankind, Gauteng (10.13km)
- Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens - Krugersdorp, Johannesburg (10.85km)
- Tarlton International Raceway - nr Krugersdorp, Johannesburg (11.14km)
- Silverstar Casino - Krugersdorp, Johannesburg (11.26km)
- Ruimsig Country Club - Ruimsig, Johannesburg (14.39km)
- The Crocodile Ramble - Tourist Route, West Rand (14.50km)
- Ngwenya Glass Village - Muldersdrift, West Rand, Johannesburg (14.53km)
- NIROX Sculpture Park - Kromdraai, Krugersdorp (14.92km)
- Alice Art Gallery - Roodepoort, Johannesburg (15.01km)
- Bothongo Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve - nr Krugersdorp, Gauteng (15.75km)
- Kloofendal Nature Reserve - Roodepoort, Johannesburg (16.06km)
- Bothongo Wonder Cave - nr Krugersdorp (16.41km)
- Maropeng Visitor Centre - Cradle of Humankind, Gauteng (16.63km)
- Roodepoort Theatre - Roodepoort, Johannesburg (18.45km)
- Roodepoort Museum - Roodepoort, Johannesburg (18.56km)
- Honeydew Mazes - Roodepoort, Johannesburg (18.70km)
- Cradle Of Humankind World Heritage Site - Gauteng (18.93km)
- Eagle Canyon Golf Estate - Roodepoort, Johannesburg (19.30km)