Amatikulu Nature Reserve

Amatikulu Nature Reserve is in Zululand district of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Understand
The Amatikulu reserve protects the Amatikulu and Nyoni River estuaries along the Indian Ocean. Visitors can cruise, fish, swim and walk the stretches of river and beach.

Flora and fauna
You can find large number of giraffe, zebra, reedbuck, waterbuck and other small antelope while touring round the reserve.

Get in
About, or a 1-hr trip from Durban.

Fees and permits
The entrance fees for day visitors range R10-R20 per adult and R5 per child. The gates are open from 6AM to 6PM.

Get around
You can hire a canoe from the local community guides to cruise the Amatigulu River Mouth and visit the beach or you can take one of many day hiking routes in the reserve.

Stay safe
You need to get marine fishing permits before fishing on the estuary. Swimming is at your own risk, due to crocodiles living in this area.