Ilanda Wilds, Protected area in Amanzimtoti, South Africa.
The reserve spans 20 hectares along the Amanzimtoti River, featuring riverine habitats, forest patches, and rocky slopes with over 120 tree species.
The former quarry site transformed into a nature reserve during the 1960s through collaboration between local residents, the Wildlife Society, and Amanzimtoti Council.
A memorial marks where King Shaka named Amanzimtoti in 1828, meaning sweet water, after tasting the river during his army's coastal expedition.
Three self-guided trails, each extending one kilometer, allow visitors to observe numerous bird species, vervet monkeys, and native flora throughout the reserve.
The reserve contains the southernmost natural specimen of the Natal white stinkwood and provides habitat for endangered spotted ground-thrush and endemic chameleons.
GPS coordinates: -30.05140,30.86720
Latest update: March 19, 2025 11:42
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