Kwazulu - Natal - Holiday Coast

CLOSEST TOWN »     Port Shepstone    
DISTANCE »     Various options from 27km to 40km circular routes
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[ OVERVIEW ]

On your bike
The privately-owned Lake Eland Game Reserve spans an impressive 10,000 ha. It nestles between the legendary Mzimkhulu and Mzimkhulwana Rivers, in the Oribi Flats area, some 40km west of Port Shepstone. The 27 km of well-maintained game-viewing roads, which winds through four distinct ecosystems, will ensure cyclists have a unique opportunity to view plains game as diverse as giraffe and blue duiker, herds of eland, blesbuck, wildebeest, zebra, shy mountain reedbuck and the elusive bushbuck. The reserve offers everything the nature lover could wish for; scenic rides or walks overlooking the “Hell’s Gate” entrance and numerous panoramic views of the Oribi Gorge while experiencing the indigenous flora and fauna of natural forests. The opportunities for mountain bike rides cover the gentle scenic gorge views as well as the strenuous Dunstone’s Pass deep in the valley, so expect to ride anything from 4 km to 40 km.

Off your bike
The reserve also offers good bass fishing in a freshwater lake, horse trails and hiking. For birdwatchers, over 200 bird species have been identified.

CONTACT
Route information: Dion Lubbe, Lake Eland Game Reserve
Address: PO Box 1820, Port Shepstone, 4240
Telephone: 031 687 0395 or 083 257 9468
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[ FAST FACTS ]

GRADING: Moderate

DURATION: Various

CONFIGURATION : Circular

START POINT: Start in Lake Eland Private Game Reserve

TERRAIN: Game viewing roads

MAP: Available from the office

MORE INFORMATION:

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Day visitors welcome. Entry fee payable. R20 per person. Children under 6 free. Gate times: 06:00 to 18:00

FACILITIES: Licensed restaurant. Camping and picnic sites with braai facilities. Curio Shop and kiosk at office. Cell signal good at the office and viewpoints but faint in low-lying areas like the picnic spot and lake. Good bass fishing in the freshwater lake, horse trails and hiking. For birdwatchers, over 200 bird species have been identified.

BEWARE OF: The whole game reserve is fenced and patrolled regularly so both your vehicle and yourself should be quite safe.