Umtamvuna Nature Reserve, Protected area in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
The Umtamvuna Nature Reserve extends over 3,257 hectares, featuring sandstone cliffs, dense forests, and numerous waterfalls along the Umtamvuna River gorge.
The reserve, established in 1971, protects a 30-kilometer stretch of the Umtamvuna River gorge, forming a natural boundary between Transkei and KwaZulu-Natal.
Local conservation efforts focus on preserving the reserve's botanical diversity, which includes rare plant species like the wild rubber fig and Natal cycad.
Visitors can choose from multiple hiking trails, including the 2-kilometer Lourie Trail, 4-kilometer Ingungumbane Trail, and 8-kilometer Fish Eagle Trail.
The reserve houses over 250 bird species, including Gurney's sugar birds, crowned eagles, and Cape vultures nesting on cliff faces rising 240 meters high.
Location: KwaZulu-Natal
Inception: July 1, 1971
GPS coordinates: -31.01000,30.16000
Latest update: March 15, 2025 06:51
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