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Bushmans Nek Nature Reserve

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Region
Region
Southern Drakensberg
Area
Bushmans Nek
Bushmans Nek Nature Reserve

Contact details

Telephone
+27 (0)33 701 1823
Cell
+27 (0)83 962 3934
Alternate cell
+27 (0)72 173 7227
Email
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Situated in the Bushman's Nek Valley, wildlife commonly seen in the Bushman's Nek area is varied, and includes eland, reedbuck, grey rhebok, oribi and klipspringer, as well as dassie and porcupine. Jackal buzzard and black eagle may be seen soaring above the slopes. The streams are full of trout.

Bushman's Nek also provides access to Sehlabathebe National Park in Lesotho and to the wilderness areas popular with hikers and overnight campers. There is a border post just inside the park for those intending to enter Lesotho. There are also privately owned hotels and campsites nearby.

The Bushman's Nek hut may be booked separately from the Giants Cup Hiking Trail and makes a superb base for exploring this area. No camping or chalets are supplied by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife at this reserve.

Directions

To reach Bushmans Nek, take the R626 from Underberg. Pass the turn-off to Garden Castle and turn onto the second gravel road. The route is clearly signposted from here. It is approximately 38km from this turn off to the Bushman's Nek Reserve office.

Opening hours

Gate Opening and Closing Times

Summer (October to March) 05h00 to 19h00
Winter (April to September) 06h00 to 18h00

Address

Street
PO Box 378
Town
Underberg
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Country
South Africa
Postcode
3257

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