Maria Moroka Nature Reserve

[1] The national park is near Thaba Nchu in the Mangaung District of the Free State Province, South Africa.

The winter season between May and August is clear although temperatures can drop to below freezing at night.

Frost are frequent in the winter and snowfall occasionally occurs in the mountainous regions.

The animals found in the reserve include several species of mammals such as Burchell's zebra, black wildebeest, eland, springbok, blesbok, red hartebeest, jackals, vultures and white rhinos.

Other activities include braai facilities, picnic areas, wildlife day tours, tennis, mini golf, cabaret shows, and angling.