The Spitkop Nature Reserve is situated about 13km north of the city of Upington on the R360 that leads up to the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park. The reserve covers 5 641 hectares with its main feature being a rocky outcrop with stairs leading to the top. There is a small telescope on top for game viewing. There are a number of antilope species here that include Wildebeest, Eland, and Springbok. Game drives and hiking are two activities that may be enjoyed by tourists and visitors at the reserve. Accommodation is provided just across from the reserve at Monate Lodge in the form of chalets and camping facilities.

We camped at Monate Lodge and found the facilities in very good condition. Instead of a game drive we decided to do a hike through the reserve in order to get a closer look at it. Although they say there are trails available for hiking we found them to be totally overgrown and hence decided to rather stick to the gravel roads. A map is provided at reception. The view from the top of the Spitskop is quite interesting, and as the landscape is so flat one can see for miles. The hike was pleasant and we did see some game in the distance.

Area of Spitskop Nature Reserve Map