Glenholme Nature Reserve

Glenholme Nature Reserve is in Kloof, on the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Understand

History

Glenholme Nature Reserve was re-introduced to tourists with project collaboration between WESSA Highway Branch and Kloof Conservancy.

Flora and fauna

You can see a very wide variety of biomes peculiar to this region on a relatively small area which is easily accessible. The reserve comprises grassland, scarp and swamp forest. The stream that plunges over a waterfall and into the gorge forms one of the headwaters of the Umbilo River. There is also a pond which is inhabited by a few fish species and some water birds. You can also view a rare swamp forest from elevated boardwalks.

Get in

Via Durban

Head west from Durban towards Kloof to Glenholme. From the M13 take the Village Road; Kloof off-ramp. Turn left at the end of the off-ramp and then to right immediately. Follow signs for Kloof and Highway SPCA.

Fees and permits

The reserve opens from 8:30AM to 5PM, with no entrance fees charged.

Do

You can decide to go for guided walks which are scheduled for 2nd Sunday of every month. You can go on either a short easy strolls or a more challenging longer routes depending on how fit you know you are.

Drink

• Marilyn's Tea Garden. (updated Jan 2023)

Sleep