The Reserve is situated on the slopes of the Madeira Mountain, which overlooks the town from the west and provides panoramic views of Queenstown and surrounds. There are many animal species to be seen here, including Eland, Gemsbok, Kudu, Blesbok, Springbok, Ostrich, Zebra, Indian Water Buffalo, Wildebeest, Rhinoceros and Giraffe.

The reserve is also home to the indigenous Aloe Ferox, which is a magnificent sight in winter when it is fully clad in scarlet.

In summer, the tamboekie thorn (Erythrina acanthocarpa), also known as “wag-‘n-bietjie” – as its hooked thorns make progress difficult, which is unique to this area, adds its colour to the many species of acacia which are covered in yellow flowers. Game drives are welcome and the reserve also has a lapa where functions can be hosted. The Reserve is open daily throughout the year in daylight hours.