QUEEN ELIZABETH PARK NATURE RESERVE
This small nature reserve serves as the headquarters of KZN Wildlife (KwaZulu-Natal Nature Conservation Service). Situated on the northern slopes of Pietermaritzburg, this reserve provides an environmental education and outdoor recreation area for the people of the Natal Midlands. Impala, zebra, blesbok, bushbuck, grey and blue duiker, rock hyrax and crown eagle inhabit the reserve.

Of special interest amongst the large number of indigenous and exotic plants growing throughout the park, are the numerous species of cycads growing around the Douglas Mitchell Centre and the endangered Hilton daisies which grow naturally in the grasslands in the park. A model 'environmentally friendly' bird garden and the iDube trail, a circular self-guided walk are available to visitors.

The park is equipped with a small resource centre and regular environmental education workshops are run throughout the year. There is no accomodation in the reserve. Visitors can make use of three picnic areas with barbecue and ablution facilities. Enquiries and bookings for educational facilities can be made by writing to the Officer-in-Charge, Queen Elizabeth Park, P.O. Box 13053, Cascades 3202 Tel : 033 8451344 or 033 3433184