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KwaZulu Natal Game Reserves and Lodges >> Accommodation Travel Guide Map  KwaZulu-Natal`s game parks and the Greater St Lucia Lake World Heritage Site lie spread across
Zululand on the subtropical coastal plain and on the upper reaches of some of its larger
rivers.An extensive network of Nature Reserves and Game Parks ensure abundant flora and fauna and absolute delight for the outdoor-loving traveller. These sanctuaries give refuge to several hundred bird species - 60% of South Africa's total - in addition to many antelope variants as well as the Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino - in the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve. Game Lodges and Reserves in KwaZulu Natal: Hluhluwe Area
The magnificent Ithala reserve, tumbling from the heights of the Ngotshe Mountains a thousand meters down into a deep valley revealing the world`s oldest rock formations, is a game viewers paradise. Situated in the rugged, mountainous thornveld of northern KwaZulu-Natal, the reserve`s multitude of habitats host a spectacular array of wildlife species. Mkuze Area Mkhuze Game Reserve constitutes the north western spur of the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park and is renowned as a mecca for bird lovers with more than 420 bird species on record. A number of private Lodges is found in the surrounding area.
Pongola Game Reserve is a co-operative conservation project between private landowners, tribal communities and government conservation services, and aims to form the heart of a large ecological and socio-economically viable "Big Five" reserve. Tembe Elephant Park This remote park, deep in an area of sand forests, pans and wetlands in northern Tongaland, lies on the border between KwaZulu-Natal and Mozambique. Accommodation is available at Tembe Elephant Lodge. Kosi Bay Nature Reserve The Reserve lies on the coast in the northern part of KwaZulu-Natal and is home to a large variety of birds and animals including hippos and crocs. Lake Sibaya Lake Sibaya has a surface area of 77 square kilometres and an average depth of 13 m. The lake was previously connected to the sea and with the closure of the estuary, numerous invertebrates and vertebrates were trapped in a fresh water enviroment.
Renowned for its sport fishing, scuba diving and snorkeling, Sodwana is situated on the coast within the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park. False Bay Park False Bay Park is situated along the western shores of Lake St. Lucia with a variety of habitats such as sand forests, thornveld and an open savannah. The unique diversity facilitates excellent bird watching and game viewing opportunities. |
