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| Umlalazi
Nature Reserve is a beautiful coastal resort
conveniently nestled in the dunes and thick coastal forest
just 1km from Mtunzini on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast.
Umlalazi was established as a protected area in 1948 and
is 1028 hectares in extent. |
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| Umlalazi
Nature Reserve offers several forms of relaxation.
Birding, fishing, trail walking and water sports. Water-skiing,
boating and canoeing can be enjoyed on the Umlalazi River.
Surf and lagoon fishing is excellent. Vast stretches of
beaches are outstanding for swimming, surfing, windsurfing
and angling as well as for long beach walks. |
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| Umlalazi
Nature Reserve has the rare distinction of offering
two unique and unusual attractions: regular sightings
of the rare palm-nut vulture, and the fascinating raffia
palm monument. The raffia palm is the largest palm in
the world. |
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series of trails leads through the reserve and actually
links up to the Raffia Palm Monument, which is situated
just outside the Reserve. There are three self-guided
trails through mangrove swamps, dune forests and along
the edge of the river. |
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| Along
the beach you will find gulls and sandpipers and sometimes
even Palm Nut Vultures looking for crabs or fish that
might have been washed up. The Umlalazi River estuary
is around 3km from the Northern beach access point and
is a nice leisurely stroll along the beach or can be reached
by boat. |
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are thirteen fully-equipped self-catering log cabins in
the Umlalazi Camp. Each cabin has a combined lounge /dining
room, two bedrooms, kitchenette and bathroom with shower
or bath. All cabins now have DSTV and are serviced daily.
The camp has a sparkling swimming pool. Camping and braai
facilities are also available. |
