Bapsfontein
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Bapsfontein is a town in Ekhuruleni, South Africa
, and falls into the Elandsvlei Conservancy area. The area is known for its variety of birds as it is directly on the International Bird Route. The surrounding areas are made up of pristine grasslands and many pans are found in the area. Wetlands are protected in this area. Bapsfontein forms part of the catchment area for many essential Rivers and dams.
Bapsfontein is approximately 10 miles north east of Kempton Park
and approximately 25 km from Benoni
. It is zoned as an Agricultural area, with a small peri-urban town. Nest Park falls within the Bapsfontein border. Nest Park is made up of approx 255 small farms and is a small village with friendly residents. Village life is although very peaceful also very active and there are annual potjiekos competitions, garden walks and other community events on the go during the year.
During first half of 2004 sinkholes appeared, as a result of too much groundwater being pumped out by vegetable farmers in the area.
Found in the area are approximated 18 sinkholes. The soil is dolomitic and high in lime, which makes it very fertile for crop farming. There are many horse owners in the area as there are wonderful outrides and trails to explore.
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
, and falls into the Elandsvlei Conservancy area. The area is known for its variety of birds as it is directly on the International Bird Route. The surrounding areas are made up of pristine grasslands and many pans are found in the area. Wetlands are protected in this area. Bapsfontein forms part of the catchment area for many essential Rivers and dams.
Bapsfontein is approximately 10 miles north east of Kempton Park
Kempton Park, Gauteng
Kempton Park is a city on the East Rand in the Gauteng province, South Africa. Formerly an independent municipality in the Transvaal, Kempton Park no longer has its own municipal government, and has been part of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality since 2000...
and approximately 25 km from Benoni
Benoni, Gauteng
Benoni is a city with 654,509 inhabitants on the East Rand in the South African province of Gauteng. Since 2000, it has been part of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality.- History :...
. It is zoned as an Agricultural area, with a small peri-urban town. Nest Park falls within the Bapsfontein border. Nest Park is made up of approx 255 small farms and is a small village with friendly residents. Village life is although very peaceful also very active and there are annual potjiekos competitions, garden walks and other community events on the go during the year.
During first half of 2004 sinkholes appeared, as a result of too much groundwater being pumped out by vegetable farmers in the area.
Found in the area are approximated 18 sinkholes. The soil is dolomitic and high in lime, which makes it very fertile for crop farming. There are many horse owners in the area as there are wonderful outrides and trails to explore.