The North Coast - Jewel of the Zulu Kingdom
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Harold Johnson & other nature reserves in the vicinity of the North Coast
zoom Zebra at Harold Johnson Nature Reserve. This reserve is situated on the banks of the Thukela River, north of Zinkwazi. |
Harold Johnson Nature
Reserve is situated north of Ballito in the vicinity
of
Tugela. Open daily from 6am to 6pm. Zebra,antelope and
various bird-life can be seen. Picnic sites, cultural
museum and historical sites like Fort Pearson and
Ultimatum Tree. Situated on the northern side of
the Tugela River at Harold Johnson Nature Reserve. The
Fort was built in 1878 on a
bluff overlooking the Pont-crossing on
the Tugela River. Both of these monuments played a
significant role
in the Anglo-
Zulu war of 1879. It was built to replace Fort Williamson
and it was
here that the British presented the ultimatum to
representatives of
king Cetshwayo. A few war graves can also be seen on site.
Open
campsites are available.For bookings contact (072)413 6286
Use the Zinkwazi offramp if you are travelling North on
the N2 and
turn left at the top off this offramp. Turn right into the
R102. The
turnoff to this reserve is a few km down this road. Use
the Mandini
offramp if you are travelling south on the N2.
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For more information on the above reserves make use of
the
KZN Wildlife website or
contact
them at:
General Enquiries: (033) 845 1002
Reservations Office for hutted accommodation and
wilderness trails
P.O. Box 13069
CASCADES,3202
Telephone: (033) 845 1000
Fax: (033) 845 1001
zoom Birdwatching is a favourite Dolphin Coast pastime. |
The North or Dolphin Coast is also close enough to take a
drive north to the game
reserves in Zululand. The Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game
Park is
approximately 257 km's north of Ballito. Most of the big
game species
including lion, elephant, white and black rhinoceros,
buffalo,
buffalo, leopard an giraffe occur in the reserve. Apart
from game
viewing drives, there are two self-guided auto trails.
Nearby
is Mkuzi Game Park, with over 200 different species
of
birds,
is a bird watchers paradise.
Amatikulu Nature Reserve
Situated north of Ballito in the vicinity of Mandeni.
Open
daily from 6am to 6pm. Giraffe, Zebra, Antelope and
various bird-life can be seen. Picnic sites, walking
trails and canoe hire. Tel: 032-453 0155.
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