Nature Reserves

Vernon Crookes Nature reserve near Umzinto boasts 56 mammal species. These include zebra, blue wildebeest, bushbuck, blesbok, oribi, reedbuck, blue and grey duiker, black-backed jackal, vervet monkeys, rock hyrax, tree hyrax, caracal, slender mongoose, white tailed mongoose, egyptian mongoose, banded mongoose and porcupine.

The abundant birdlife (some 300 confirmed species) includes a number of spectacular raptors like the Crowned and Martial eagle which nest in the reserve, while an interesting variety of indigenous flora adds to the reserve’s attractions, not least in spring when the veld is alive with colour.

T.C.Robertson Nature Reserve is situated on the outskirts of Scottburgh on the south bank of the Mpambanyoni River close to its mouth. It is about 60ha large and is home to a wide number of birds and small mammals.