nature reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Amatikulu Nature Reserve is in Zululand district of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Understand

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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

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Landscape

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Flora and fauna

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You can find large number of giraffe, zebra, reedbuck, waterbuck and other small antelope while touring round the reserve.

Climate

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Get in

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About 100 km (62 mi), or a 1-hr trip from Durban.

Fees and permits

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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

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Map of Amatikulu Nature Reserve

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.

  • Hiking.
  • Game drives.
  • 4×4 trails.
  • Fishing.

Drink

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Sleep

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Lodging

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  • 1 Tugela Mouth Guest House, 24 Tugela Mouth (less than 2 km away from the reserve). R2,500 per night.

Camping

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  • 2 Amatikulu Tented Camp, Amatikulu. Check-in: 10AM, check-out: 2PM. offers self catering accommodation.

Backcountry

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Stay safe

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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.

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