Hike through giant yellowwood forests and mist-belt grasslands to the falls of the Karkloof.
Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve
Time from venue: 28 minutes
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There are 5 trails in the Reserve, namely the Black Eagle Trail of 7 km, circular, the Inkonka Trail of 5 km, circular, the Dwarfs Dawdle of 5 km, circular, the Grasslands Trail of 8 km, circular and the Shelter Falls Trail of 3 km, circular. Shorter 1,5 km walks are also available.
The main attractions include scenic walks through a varied terrain, large and small mammals and over 200 species of birds.
Karkloof Falls
Time from venue: 49 minutes
The Karkloof Falls is 105m high. It is the tallest of the five Howick waterfalls, even taller than the famed Howick Falls. Karkloof is on Mlambomunye, the tributary of the Umgeni River.
The waterfall got its name from an overturned cart that was abandoned there in 1845. The wreck served as a landmark on the roadside for many years after. Visitors can picnic around the waterfall.
