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NATURE RESERVES
Province: Kwazulu Natal
Region: Drakensburg
Himeville Nature Reserve
Accommodation: Camping, Caravanning
Attractions: Hiking, Fly fishing
Himeville Nature Reserve is situated in the southern Drakensberg, 130 km from Pietermaritzburg.
The reserve stretches along the eastern boundary of Himeville Village and was proclaimed to its present size of 104 ha in 1973.Himeville Nature Reserve offers trout fishing in two dams situated in the reserve.
Boats are no longer available for hire but anglers may use their own small rowing craft or flotation tubes. Power boats are not permitted. Visitors may walk freely throughout the reserve and view Blesbuck and Black Wildebeest.The two dams offer good opportunities for bird watching.
Himeville is only 14 km from Cobham Nature reserve which offers enjoyable walks and hikes for the whole family.
Visitors to Himeville can arrange with local tour operators for day trips up Sani Pass or, providing that they have a 4 x 4 vehicle, choose to make the trip into Lesotho on their own. For those wishing to go on their own a valid passport is compulsory.
There are also a number of dams in and around the Underberg/Himeville District for the fly fishing enthusiast.
Horse rides can be arranged locally. In summer it makes the perfect base for canoeists who plan to paddle the rivers in the area from the Umkomaas to the Umzimkulu.
There is no convenience store or curio shop at Himeville Nature Reserve, but a supermarket is within walking distance from the campsite and reserve. Firewood is on sale from the office.
Visitors must also provide their own trout fishing equipment while a nominal rod fee will be charged for fishing in the dams on the reserve.
The campsite at Himeville Nature reserve is an open area where visitors can put up their tents or caravans anywhere within the designated limits. As ESCOM power has recently been installed there are now 10 power points for caravans and the ablution facilities, which comprise hot and cold water showers and baths, are powered by electricity as is all lighting. There is also a washing area available for pots and pans and a seperate basin for clothing.
GENERAL INFORMATION
VITAL INFORMATION
Gate Opening and Closing Times:
Summer ( October to March ) 05h00 to 19h00
Winter (April to September ) 06h00 to 18h00
Office Hours:
The office is open from 08h00 to 13h00 and from 14h00 to 16h00
Distance and Time from Gate to Camp: 500 metres
Camp Telephone Number: (033) 7021036 Camp Fax: (033) 7021205
Shop: Nil
The nearest town which has a full range of services is Underberg which is 5 kms away.
How to get there:
Turn off the N3 at the Bulwer/ Underberg off ramp near Howick. Take the R617 to Underberg and turn right into the R315 to Himeville. In the village turn right to the reserve.
Pets are not permitted into the reserve
Concessions:
Education groups from KwaZulu-Natal are admitted free to the reserve.
Facilities for people with disabilities: Nil
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