Wonderboom Nature Reserve

　　The Wonderboom Nature Reserve is situated at the foot of Magaliesberg Mountain, north of Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa, and spans an area of 1 square kilometer. This nature reserve is world-renowned primarily for a fig tree over 1,000 years old. In the South African language, "Wonderboom" means "wonderful tree," or more precisely, "tree of miracles."

　　This majestic tree grows at the base of Magaliesberg Mountain, standing 23 meters tall with a canopy spreading 50 meters in diameter. It has 13 main trunks extending outward up to 50 meters. The tree continues to grow, with new "offspring trees" sprouting at its base, forming three concentric circles of trees around the parent. A fence has been erected around it for protection. Aside from this miraculous tree, the Wonderboom Nature Reserve also features sites from the Stone Age and Iron Age; a 19th-century Boer Fort adds cultural heritage to the reserve, now a ruin that offers panoramic views of the city when accessed via a hiking trail. The reserve also serves as a habitat for wildlife such as impalas and zebras.

　　Wonderboom Nature Reserve Reason to visit: Home to one of the oldest trees in the world Continent: Africa [Africa] Country/Region: South Africa [South Africa] Province/State: Gauteng Province [Gauteng Province] City: Pretoria [Pretoria]