Nature Reserve sights in Africa

1. A Map

   Cape of Good Hope

   • Cape Town, South Africa
   • Sights › Nature reserve

   Commonly called Cape Point, this 7750-hectare section of Table Mountain National Park, includes awesome scenery, fantastic walks and often deserted beaches. Some 250 species of birds live here, including cormorants and a family of ostriches that hang out near the Cape of Good Hope, the southwesternmost point of the continent.

   Many people visit on organised bus tours but, if you have the time, exploring the reserve on foot or by bicycle is much more rewarding. Bear in mind, though, that there is minimal shade and that the weather can change quickly. Bookings are required for the two-day Cape of Good Hope Trail, a spectacular 33.8km circular route with one night spent at the…

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2. Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve

   • Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa
   • Sights › Nature reserve

   Found on a river mouth just north of town, you’ll see many bird species here (despite its small size, at 26 hectares). The trails lead through stunning dune forest, across the lagoon and onto the beach.

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