Amatikulu Nature Reserve
Amatikulu Nature Reserve is in Zululand district of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Understand[edit]
The Amatikulu reserve protects the Amatikulu and Nyoni River estuaries along the Indian Ocean. Visitors can cruise, fish, swim and walk the stretches of river and beach.
History[edit]
Landscape[edit]
Flora and fauna[edit]
You can find large number of giraffe, zebra, reedbuck, waterbuck and other small antelope while touring round the reserve.
Climate[edit]
Get in[edit]
About 100 km (62 mi), or a 1-hr trip from Durban.
Fees and permits[edit]
The entrance fees for day visitors range R10-R20 per adult and R5 per child. The gates are open from 6AM to 6PM.
Get around[edit]
You can hire a canoe from the local community guides to cruise the Amatigulu River Mouth and visit the beach or you can take one of many day hiking routes in the reserve.
See[edit]
Do[edit]
- Hiking.
- Game drives.
- 4×4 trails.
- Fishing.
Buy[edit]
Eat[edit]
Drink[edit]
Sleep[edit]
Lodging[edit]
- 1 Tugela Mouth Guest House, 24 Tugela Mouth (less than 2 km away from the reserve). R2,500 per night.
Camping[edit]
- 2 Amatikulu Tented Camp, Amatikulu. Check-in: 10AM, check-out: 2PM. offers self catering accommodation.
Backcountry[edit]
Stay safe[edit]
You need to get marine fishing permits before fishing on the estuary. Swimming is at your own risk, due to crocodiles living in this area.