The South Coast - Paradise of the Zulu Kingdom
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South Coast Hiking and other Trails
There a number of hiking, walking, 4x4, canoeing and horse trails in the South Coast area. The following is a list of some of these trails:
zoom A number of horseriding trails can be found in the Weza/Ngele forest. |
Ngele Hiking Trail
Hiking/Walking
In The Weza State Forest, Southern Kwa-Zulu Natal Between
Harding &
Kokstad
A 5 Day Circular Route. All 5 Trails Are Less Than 14km
Each. Group
may not
exceed 10 People. Hikers must equipment and food.
Different species
of antelope may be seen There are also a variety of
raptors and tree
species
Tel:(039) 5530600
Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve Trail (5)
Hiking/Walking
There are 6 trails. Baboon View, Is A Short Walk Of 1km,
Hoopoe
Falls - 7km, Samango River -
1,5km, View Trail - 9km, Nkonka Trail - 5km and Horseman's
Point -
4,5 Km Trail. The hiker will encounter thick forest and
magnificent
views of the Gorge which is 24km long, 5km Wide and 400m
deep.
Baboons, Vervet And Samango Monkeys may be seen.
(039) 6791644/0832849326
Skyline Nature Reserve Trails
Hiking/Walking
Uvongo Drive- Uvongo
A variety of 1hr walking trails which feature many
indigenous and
exotic trees, As well as
small game and many bird species.
(039) 3150112/082 559888
The Mpenjati-Mbizana Walking Trail
Hiking/Walking
Richardsbay
Enjoy the splendid beaches, rock formations, animal life,
and
vegetation of Mpenjati, on one of
the scenic walking trails. Starting from the Mpenjati
River, walks
of various distances are
available, The longest being a leisurely 4 Hour ( 9km )
walk to the
Mbizana River at
Southbroom. The area between the high and Low water mark
is ideal
for walking as it is
relatively firm. The sand dunes house delicate fauna and
flora, and
should be left undisturbed.
Tel.(035)7535644/083 2255960
Fax.(086)5003819
Umtamvuna Nature Reserve Trails (3)
Hiking/Walking
8km From Port Edward
There are 3 trails. It is a beautiful reserve with a
magnificent
display of Clivias in the Spring.
Several species of Antelope may be seen. Birdlife is
plentiful.
Tel:(039)3112383
Vernon Crookes Nature Reserve
Hiking/Walking
Near Umzimto
Conducted walks organized by prior arrangement. A minimum
of 4 and a
maximum of 8 people per trail is allowed. Guided walking
tours lead
trailists through wooded valleys.
Tel:(039)974 2222
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