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The Buffalo River (Zulu: uMzinyathi; Afrikaans: Buffelsrivier) is the largest tributary of the Tugela River in South Africa. With a total length of 426 km (265 mi), its source is in Majuba Hill , "Hill of Doves" in the Zulu language , located northeast of Volksrust , close to the Mpumalanga / KwaZulu-Natal border.
From here the river runs through undulating plains. Two major tributaries from the west that join the middle section of the Buffalo River are the Mgqakwebe River just upstream of King William's Town and the Ngqokweni River at Zwelitsha. The other important tributary is the Yellowwoods River, which flows from the north directly into Laing Dam ...
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Buffalo Kloof Protected Environment is a large section of protected land near Makhanda (Grahamstown). The Kowie River separates it and the Waters Meeting Nature Reserve . [ 1 ] [ 2 ]
Bhisho derives its name from the Xhosa word for buffalo, which is also the name of the river (Buffalo River) that runs through this town.Bhisho was named after the song by Ben Tyazashe, who wrote of his longing for his home, Bisho, his name for King William's Town [3] however, it has also been claimed that the name was invented by Ciskei leader Lennox Sebe, after his unsuccessful bid to ...
Skull of an African buffalo. The African buffalo is a very robust species. Its shoulder height can range from 1.0 to 1.7 m (3.3 to 5.6 ft) and its head-and-body length can range from 1.7 to 3.4 m (5.6 to 11.2 ft). The tail can range from 70 to 110 cm (28 to 43 in) long. [4]
Other species of mammal include reticulated giraffe, the African bush elephant, oryx, gerenuk, African buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetah and hyena. Over 365 species of bird have been recorded in the reserve. The river is home to hippopotamuses and crocodiles. [3] Somali ostriches are widespread within the national reserve.
Suspension footbridge at Storms River. The Otter Trail starts at the Storms River camp and the South African National Parks has laid out several short trails for day visitors. Set in the Garden Route, the trails lead through coastal and forest scenes, as well as various waterfalls, streams, and rivers. l.