Scottburgh-Umdoni - The Toast of the Coast

Vernon Crookes

zoom Vernon Crooke's Nature Reserve Photo: KZN Wildlife

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Near Umzinto. Turn off the South Coast Freeway at Park Rynie/ Umzimto Flyover and take the High Flats/Ixopo road. The reserve turnoff is about 3km past Umzimto. The entrance gate is 6km from this turnoff.

The reserve is mainly open grassland of rolling hills with some wooded valleys. The wild flowers are a delight in the spring. Eland, zebra, blue wildebeest and bushbuck have been introduced. There are two dams which attract a great variety of birds. Gate time 6am to 6pm.

Self-catering accommodation is available (5x2-bed rest huts & 1x10-bed tree house).

For more information make use of the KZN Wildlife website or contact them at:
General Enquiries: (033) 845 1002
Reservations Office for hutted accommodation and wilderness trails
P.O. Box 13069
CASCADES,3202
Telephone: (033) 845 1000
Fax: (033) 845 1001

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