Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve
Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve
The reserve is bisected by a paved road that descends right to the base of the gorge, where it crosses the river and climbs back up the other side. Beside the bridge there is a picnic / braai area and the starting point of a couple of trails, including the Hoopoe Falls Trail that wends its way along the riverbank, culminating in a delightful well-deserved waterfall. But be cautioned that bilharzia can be contracted from the water.
The dense forest of the sandstone cliffs is home to various small mammals, especially both vervet and samango monkeys, bushbuck, duiker, reedbuck and of course the reserves namesake, the oribi. If hiking near the river keep an eye open for the giant water leguan that burrows it's home along the banks of these rivers.
ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES AT ORIBI GORGE NATURE RESERVE:
- hiking
- bird watching
- picnic / braai area
SUMMARY OF WILDLIFE & FLORA:
Mammals: monkeys, variety small antelope, occasional leopard
Birdlife: 250 recorded bird species
Reptiles: water leguan
DIRECTIONS TO ORIBI GORGE NATURE RESERVE:
- 18 km west of Port Shepstone, off the N2
(look out for pedestrians and stray animals on this stretch of highway)
South Coast Accommodation
The Gorge Private Game Lodge & Spa
Hotel / Boutique Hotel Accommodation in Oribi Gorge
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5.3 Km from Oribi Gorge Nature ReserveOur exclusive, luxury villas are built on the edge of the impressive sandstone cliffs offering spectacular views of the Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve. From this vantage point, nature's canvas will display views that are so majestic that you will feel …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Leopard Rock Lookout Chalets
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Oribi Gorge
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6.6 Km from Oribi Gorge Nature ReserveCOME & ENJOY SOME TRANQUILITY FOR YOUR SOUL IN OUR CHALETS BUILT ON THE EDGE OF THE UMZIMKULU RIVER VALLEY WITH THE BEST VIEWS IMAGINABLE, LEATHER RECLINERS, JACUZZI SPA BATH, OUTSIDE SHOWER, ENGLISH BREAKFAST & SO MUCH MORE! …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
River Valley Nature Reserve
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Margate
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Beachwood Cottages
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in St Michaels-on-Sea
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72 Butleigh
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in St Michaels-on-Sea
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17 Km from Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve72 Butleigh is a self-catering, ground floor apartment situated in the Butleigh complex (St. Michaels Manors). A flatlet accommodation in a seaside town located between Margate and Port Shepstone. This unit is in a protected wetland estate that has abunda …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Mystique 21
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Shelly Beach
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17.2 Km from Oribi Gorge Nature ReserveThis up market, self-contained, 3-bedroom apartment - which comfortably sleeps 6 guests - is ideally situated on the picturesque beachfront of Shelly Beach, in close proximity to all your essential amenities. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Kubu Bali 22
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Shelly Beach
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17.2 Km from Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve8 Sleeper, 3 bedroom apartment on the 2nd floor(Top). Main bedroom (double bed) air conditioned and sea view with Sliding doors onto balcony. Second bedroom (double bed). Third bedroom (2 double bunk beds). Linen, duvets and pillows provided. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Shore Breakers Chalets
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Shelly Beach
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17.2 Km from Oribi Gorge Nature ReserveShore Breakers offer the ultimate in self catering accommodation.- .Ch7 ,& ch 8 are sea-facing,whilst the other ch1-6 are set in large garden, on ground level.serviced daily. Ch 1,2,3 4,,5,6 are newly renovated.all are approx 30 paces from beac …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Club Hacienda
Holiday Resort Accommodation in Shelly Beach
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17.2 Km from Oribi Gorge Nature ReserveConsisting of 17 duplex apartments, Club Hacienda is perfectly placed to enjoy the best that the South Coast has to offer, and is just a short walk from Shelly Beach Shopping Centre. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
23 Mystique
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Shelly Beach
0km from Shelly Beach
17.2 Km from Oribi Gorge Nature ReserveSituated in Shelly Beach, this is a new, luxury, self-contained, 3 bedroomed apartment. The apartment's design provides for open space living, culminating in breath-taking, uninterrupted views of the beach and Indian Ocean from both the main bedroom an …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
