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This is a list of nature reserves in eThekwini, South Africa (better known as Durban). They are managed by several organizations, including the eThekwini Municipality, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, Msinsi Holdings, the National Ports Authority, and the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA). eThekwini Municipality The following reserves and parks are managed by the eThekwini ...
Bluff Nature Reserve is a 45 hectare protected pan and forest in the suburb of The Bluff, Durban, South Africa. [1] The park was proclaimed in 1974, making it Durban's oldest nature reserve, [2] and is managed by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife. [1] The nature reserve has bird watching facilities which overlook the pan.
There are 13 km of nature walks, as well as a 10 km mountain bike trail in the park. Recently three well marked walking trails have been added: a 5 km, family-friendly route; a moderate trail; and a more challenging 10 km route. [3] There is also a wheelchair-friendly trail in the reserve, accessible from the main car park.
The Durban Metropolitan Open Space System (D'MOSS) is a system of green corridors in the city of Durban, South Africa. Implemented in 1982, the system links a number of significant conservation sites and nature reserves, allowing a path for the free movement of fauna and flora.
Giba Gorge Nature Reserve is an environmental precinct in Outer West Durban, South Africa. [1] The gorge is a natural valley carved by the Giba River, with steep rocky cliffs and natural grassland slopes. [2] Within the precinct is a mountain bike park with a 35km single track. [3]
Another rare tree that occurs here is Natal forest loquat (Oxyanthus pyriformis), which is endemic to the Durban area and to oNgoye Forest. In March 2020, a juvenile Crowned Eagle stands over its prey, a Red Duiker. Pigeon Valley is about 11 ha in extent, and is situated on the Berea, overlooking Durban Bay. Its unusual north-south orientation ...
Silverglen Nature Reserve Map of KwaZulu-Natal Location Chatsworth, South Africa Coordinates 29°55′54″S 30°53′32″E / 29.9316013°S 30.8923483°E / -29.9316013; 30.8923483 Area 460 ha (1,100 acres) Governing body eThekwini Municipality Silverglen Nature Reserve is a 460 hectare conservancy on the Umlaas River located aside the suburb of Silverglen, Chatsworth, KwaZulu ...
Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve is located at the mouth of the Umgeni River in Durban North, a suburb of Durban, South Africa. [1] The nature reserve, proclaimed in 1977, [ 2 ] protects 76 hectares of a natural estuarine system, and was declared a national monument in 1980.