Hluleka Nature Reserve

HLULEKA • SOUTH AFRICA

Hluleka Nature Reserve lies along the beautiful and tranquil former Transkei coast. It lies within the district of Ngqeleni and is situated approximately 90km (by road) to the South East of Umtata, taking the R61 towards Port St Johns. The area is comprised of the old Strachan's grant farm and is an impressive 772-ha in area, which includes the coastal strip. It is made up of 2 magnificent forest reserves, which include Congwane Mtombo forest reserve and Ndabeni Hluleka Forest Reserve. This reserve offers a range of diverse eco systems from rocky seashores and lagoons to evergreen forests of quinine, coral and Natal Fig Trees. Winding paths leading to grassy hilltops within the forests offer spectacular dolphin and whale viewing. Hluleka's main appeal to the naturalist is the abundant birdlife.

Accomodation and CampingThere are 12 self contained wooden chalets. Both the ocean view chalet and the forest view chalet can comfortably accommodate 6 people. These quaint abodes have been strategically positioned to provide you with easy access to the best of the areas wildlife. The golden beach, which is home to a mass of marine life, bird life, and abundant flora and fauna, is literally in your back garden. One could experience unique wildlife viewing simply by looking out of the window. All bungalows are self contained facilities.
Activities:
Bird watching
Walking trails
Picnics
Educational tours
Wildlife:
Bushbuck
Bush pig
Blue Duiker
Vervet Monkey
Eland
Burchell's Zebra
Large Spotted Genet
Rock Dassie
African Civet

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