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NATURE RESERVES
Province: Kwazulu Natal
Region: Durban
Kenneth Stainbank
Kenneth Stainbank is a 253 hectare reserve in Yellowwood Park, Durban, which
was proclaimed in 1963. Established as a result of a bequest of land from Mr. Kenneth Stainbank, the area offers fine examples of coastal forest and grassland habitats for many species of plants and animals. Notable species are zebra, bushbuck, reedbuck, impala, blue,red and grey duiker,vervet monkey, rock hyrax, slender
mongoose, bushbaby, egyptian mongoose, banded mongoose, water monitor and genet. The reserve has an interesting variety of indigenous flora and over 200 bird species on record. There are 13 km of nature walks and a pleasant picnic site is available. A walk for the physically disabled has been specially designed.
There is a rustic campsite which can accommodate 20 people. It is equiped with hot showers, barbecues and an electric plug point. The cost is R20 per person per night which includes the community levy. Bookings can be made by phoning the Officer-in-Charge on 031 4692807. There is also a 10km mountain bike trail which is fairly challenging in places. An entrance fee is charged at the entrance gate, where visitors can obtain maps, plant and animal lists from the Field Ranger.
For further information contact the Officer-in-Charge:
P.O. Box 53048
Yellowwood Park
4011
VITAL INFORMATION
Gate opening and closing times:
Summer: 06h00 - 06h00
Winter: 06h30 - 06h00
Distance & Time it takes from Durban : 10 km; 20 minutes.
Office hours:
There is no public office but information and bird lists are obtainable from the duty ranger at the entrance gate.
Camp Telephone number: (031) 469 2807.
Camp Fax number: (031) 469 2807.
Night game viewing drives are offered with prior reservations essential. These popular drives cover habitats in the reserve and open up completely different experience to the visitor.
Reservations can be made by either telephoning the Officer-in-Charge at(031) 469 2807 or by completing the reservations register at the entrance gate.
How to get there:
From Old South Coast road, turn into Kenyon Howden road and follow to Yellowwood Park. The route is well sign-posted to the reserve once in Yellowwood Park.
Type of road surface: Tar
Pets are not permitted into the reserve.
Concessions:
Education groups from KwaZulu-Natal are admitted free to the reserve.
Facilities for people with disabilities:
There is a very well designed trail for people with disabilities as well as a picnic site.
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