A piece of true Africa, Shongweni Dam and Game Reserve is situated midway between Durban and Pietermaritzburg. Close enough for quick getaway, this KwaZulu-Natal game reserve in South Africa is a year round attraction.
Just a short drive from Durban will take you to this 1 700 hectare reserve which offers grasslands, valley, bushveld and spectacular cliff habitats. Wildlife that reside here include Rhino, Buffalo, Giraffe, Zebra, Impala, Waterbuck, Kudu, Wildebeest, Caracal, Black backed Jackal, Dassie, Warthog, Ostrich, three Duiker species, Mongoose and the smaller mammals.
This KwaZulu-Natal game reserve near Durban, South Africa, is also rated as one of the top bird sanctuaries with around 220 recorded species. Birds thrive in the local environment which exhibits fine examples of water, forest, grassland and classic thornveld habitats.
Directions to Shongweni Dam and Game Reserve
From the N3 Toll Road, take the Shongweni / Assagay off-ramp and follow the Shongweni Dam sign boards until you get to the reserve gates - approximately 7km (4.3 miles).
