UMLALAZI NATURE RESERVE - VITAL INFORMATION

 
Gate opening and closing times:
Summer: 5h00 - 22h00
Winter: 5h00 - 22h00

Distance and time it takes from entrance to gate to camp: Five minute drive

Distance & Time it takes from Durban:140 km; 1.5 hours
Johannesburg 740 km; 7.5 hours

Office hours:
The office is open from 8h00 to 16h30 seven days a week.

Camp Telephone number: 035 3401836/083 2933607
Camp Fax number: 035 3401607
Check Out Time: 10h00
Check In Time: 14h00

Laundry facilities: Yes

Freezer facilities:
There are no freezer facilities at Umlalazi.

Firearms : Firearms must be declared on arrival

Curio shop: There is well stocked curio shop at Umlalazi Nature Reserve which sells local crafts and curios, books, beer, wine, cool drinks, light snacks and ice creams.

How to get there: Follow the N2 North from Durban and take the Mtunzini off-ramp at the Mtunzini toll plaza. Travel towards the town of Mtunzini and turn right opposite the Spar shop and follow the road to the reserve.

Type of road surface: Tar

Name of the nearest town & distance: Mtunzini; 1 km where the services of a Doctor, Dentist, Police Station, Pharmacy, Grocery Store and Service Garage can be obtained.

Name of the nearest hospital: Empangeni, Garden Clinic.

Pets are not permitted at Reserve.

"No entry fees will be charged for visits by KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Primary and Secondary School groups, from KZN Schools to KZN Protected Areas and St Lucia Crocodile Centre provided that such visits:
1. are authorised by the Head of the school
2. are booked in advance with the Officer in Charge of the Protected Area or Crocodile Centre
3. do not take place over weekends, during KZN Provincial school holidays or Public Holidays".
Swimming pool: Yes

Fishing licence available: Coastal fishing licences are available from the Office

Self guided trails: Three trails have been laid out in the reserve. There is an easy walk through one of the best examples of mangrove swamp forest in South Africa, where several different species of mangrove can be seen. The second trail leads though coastal dune forest where bushpig, bushbuck and red, grey and blue duiker may been seen. A third trail leads through coastal dune forest and mangrove swamp forest along the edge of the Umlalazi river. Wildflowers and a great variety of bird life can be seen.

A trail map and a complete bird list is available from the office.

Handicap facilities: Nil.