Getting Closer To
Nature
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Lake Eland Game
Reserve
Phone: +27 39 687 0395
Cell: +27 83 257 9468
a Natural treasure, which
spans an impressive
2000 hectares crossing the majestic Oribi Gorge
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uShaka Marine
World
Phone: +27 31 328 8000
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VERNON CROOKES NATURE RESERVE:
TEL 032 342 222
56 mammal species including: zebra, blue wildebeest and impala. Over
300 bird species and an interesting variety of flora surrounding
picturesque picnic spots.
Need a break from
the beach? Take a slow drive along the old road that winds over the
green KwaZulu-Natal hills from Umzinto towards Highflats and Ixopo.
You will pass endless fields of sugar cane before turning off onto the
sand road that will take you to the Vernon Crookes Nature Reserve
about half an hour's drive from the coast.
EMPISINI NATURE RESERVE: TEL
039 973 0093
There are picnic and braai sites alongside the dam for the use of day
visitors. Several excellent trails meander through the various
habitats in the reserve and the trails alongside the Empisini Stream
provide excellent forest birding. Mammal species include vervet
monkey, large-spotted genet and blue duiker.
TC ROBERSTON NATURE RESERVE:
There are several picnic and braai sites in the reserve. A system of
trails about IO km in total length cover all habitats in the reserve.
Mammal species include Slender Mongoose and black-backed jackal.
UMDONI NATURE RESERVE: TEL 039
312 2323
There is an extensive network of trails through Umdoni. The forest
birding is one of South Africa's best kept secrets. Mammals on the
estate include bush buck and blue duiker.
ORIBI GORGE NATURE RESERVE:
TEL 039 679 1644
One of the most scenic reserves in southern KwaZulu Natal offering
attractive picnic sites and several walking trails of 1-9 km in
length. Larger mammals found in the reserve include aardwolf, leopard
and chacma baboon.
SKYLINE NATURE RESERVE: TEL
039 315 0112
The arboretum includes some 76 indigenous coastal tree species, about
300 other indigenous trees and 400 exotic tree species. Self guided
trails along path ways boasting majestic tree species.
UVONGO RIVER NATURE RESERVE:
TEL 039 312 2322
Well defined walking trails extend upstream through sub-tropical
forests. Picnic and braai sites are available. 129 Bird species can be
found here.
MPENIATI NATURE RESERVE: TEL
039 313 0531
Magnificent views of the lagoon and the wetland system can be seen
from the observation platforms situated along the walking trails. The
UMTAMVUNA NATURE RESERVE: TEL
039 311 2383
A botanical paradise offering numerous walks and fantastic scenery.
Many small mammals can be seen and numerous bird species including a
breeding colony of the endemic and threatened Cape Vulture.
WEZA-NGELE FOREST TEL 039 312
2322
A network of trails and forestry roads pass through the forest varying
between 1.2 km and 16 km in length. A wealth of colorful forest
birds-and more! Many a quiet corner can be found to delight the
prospective birder secret lagoons, sheltered forests, rugged wooded
gorges and rolling open grasslands offer a wealth of birdlife. Here
one will find some of the best birdwatching spots to be experienced in
Southern Africa.
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