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Conservation and Wilderness Areas
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Boston
Impendle Nature Reserve
Drakensberg.
The reserve is 75 km west of Pietermaritzburg on
the Southern Drakensberg route, between Boston, Bulwer
and Impendle.
This reserve falls within the southern borders of the
Natal
midlands and uplands, with the Mkhomazi River forming part
of its southern boundary. It is surrounded on two sides by
the
former KwaZulu, with plantations and private cattle farms
bordering the remaining eastern areas. Deep gorges cut
through the escarpment where cataracts, waterfalls and
rocky pools abound below the filtered sunlight of the
forest
canopy. Numerous species of lilies, irises and orchids
can
be
seen on the rocky hills and grasslands, as well as along
the
stream banks. There are nine perennial earth dams and a
number of springs and seepage areas.
No accommodation available
Contact: B. Mchunu
Telephone: 033 9969613
zoom The lower hills of the Southern Berg Photo: uMgungundlovu District Municipality |
Greytown
Bambatha's Kraal
Telephone: 031 3043433
Blinkwater Nature Reserve
Midlands.
The reserve is situated approximately 15 km from
Sevenoaks, off the Sevenoaks-Rietvlei District Road D151.
Access is through private farmland.
Scenic trail, grasslands, indigenous forests. 100km trail
for 2
or 6 day hikes. Four overnight huts - sleeps 12.
Contact: The Ranger
Telephone: 033 2013126
Craigie Burn Public Resort Nature
Reserve
Natal Midlands, midway between Greytown and Mooi River on
the Rietvlei Road.
The land area of 113 hectares is of the karoo system,
ecca
series, consisting of shale, sandstone and grit at an
altitude
of 1 308m. The vegetation is highland sourveld, typical
of
the
upland moist area.
Contact: Mr Nene
Telephone: 033 845 1999/ 033 413 2329/ 082 5340745
Web Address:
www.kznwildlife.com
Ingelosi Hideaway
Midlands. 12 km south of Greytown, 3 km west of the main
road linking Greytown-Pietermaritzburg.
This small reserve supports a fauna and flora of
considerable interest, with 116 bird species recorded.
The
area
of reed swamp and open water is a sanctuary of major
importance for wildfowl.
Accommodation available in a farmhouse
Telephone: 033 5070134/0828053853
E-Mail:
proudacres@futuregtn.co.za
Inhlamvunkulu Game
Ranch
Abundant birdlife and game species can be viewed with the
help of expert game trackers.
Accommodation available in self-catering camps
Telephone: 033 4133312
Mhlopeni Nature Reserve
Midlands. Between Greytown and Muden. The turn-off to
Mhlopeni is 3 km from Muden on the Greytown-Muden Road.
Care must be exercised on the reserve's rough gravel road
after rain.
A wild, beautiful river valley with small waterfalls, rock
pools, imposing krantzes, secluded ravines, and rolling
acacia-studded grassveld with dramatic views from the
plateaux. There are numerous walking trails, a wide range
of
game, and some 210 bird species, particularly birds of
prey.
The reserve is ideal venue for school groups involved in
natural history projects.
Contact: The Manager
Telephone: 033 4961722
E-Mail:mhlope@telkomsa.net
Montello Safari Lodge
Midlands, near Greytown. From Pietermaritzburg take the
road to Greytown. At the first robot on arriving in
Greytown
turn left. Travel for 10 km to the top of the hill, then
right
at Montello Safari Lodge sign (District Road D80). Travel
4
km
along a gravel road, then left at the Montello sign and
proceed to large gates. The lodge is a further 6 km.
The lodge is conveniently situated for visits to a number
of
Historic Boer, British and Zulu battlefields. Montello
can
also be booked for conferences and up to 34 people can be
catered for. Montello is a popular venue for weddings &
functions there are regular game drives, guided walks and
trails that can be organised including game spotting and
horseback.
Contact: Wally/ Colleen
Telephone: 033 4133334/0825747185
E-Mail:
montello@futuregtn.co.za
Web Address:
www.wheretostay.co.za
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