Natural Areas on the Meander

Protected Areas Open Daily to the Public

  • Doreeen Clark Nature Reserve 033 343 3184
  • Fort Nottingham Reserve Public picnic site 033 266 6482
  • Giant’s Castle Nature Reserve 036 353 3718
  • Highmoor Nature Reserve Entrance fee payable but also has a public picnic site 033 267 7240
  • Karkloof Nature Reserve 031 502 4043
  • Midmar Public Resort & Nature Reserve Entrance fee payable but also has a public picnic site 033 330 2067

Protected Areas NOT Open to the Public but may have accommodation or other facilities (phone ahead to enquire)

  • Bill Barnes Crane and Oribi Nature Reserve 084 779 5375
  • Blue Crane Nature Reserve 033 266 6965
  • Hilton College Nature Reserve 033 383 0100
  • Michaelhouse Nature Reserve 033 234 1000
  • ZuluWaters Game Reserve 036 352 0100

Other Natural Areas

  • Beacon Hill 033 330 4747
  • Craigie Burn Nature Reserve Entrance fee payable. 084 701 3467
  • Dargle Singisi Plantation Picnic Site Public picnic site: Pam 033 234 4322 (closed June-Oct)
  • Entabeni Education Centre 033 263 2441
  • Karkloof Falls Public picnic site. 033 330 2128 – Closed on occasion due to high fire danger index
  • Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve Entrance fee payable but also has a public picnic site 033 330 3941