Brown-hooded Kingfisher, Ithal
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Elephant Coast accommodation. Since its inception in 1972, Itala Game Reserve has grown into one of South Africa’s premier game reserves. Looking down from the 1.4 Kilometer high Ngoje ridge, the deep, wooded valleys of the Itala Game Reserve make a striking scene as the 7 tributaries of the Phongolo River cut across the landscape.
The Itala Game Reserve is carved with a network of dirt roads which provide easy access to the bush. Visitors can drive themselves around the park trying to spot some of the parks favourite inhabitants: animals like zebra, giraffe, rhinos, elephants, buffalo, leopards and various kinds of antelopes. The 31km Ngburu loop is one of the many drives that provides fantastic game-viewing opportunities.
The current dimensions of the park now stand at 296 square kilometers, nearly a third of the size of the mammoth Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park in KwaZulu-Natal, with the Ngoje marking the one edge of the park, and the breath-taking Phongolo River running for 37 kilometers along the northern boundary.
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Itala Game Reserve's Contact Details:
| Phone: | 033 845 1000 |
| Website: | http://www.kznparks.co.za |
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Things to do near Itala Game Reserve
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The Reed Dance Ceremony is an annual event sponsored by the Honorable Zulu King, where Zulu women are taught the meaning of ethics, good morals, life principles and appropriate etiquette. The celebration includes dancing, music, drumming and fabulous food.
The current Zulu king has thirteen wives,... [ read more... ] |
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Lake Jozini lies in a dramatic setting at the foot of the Lebombo Mountains and is one of South Africa's largest dams. There are several exquisite gorges which abound with cycads and a wide variety of birds. On the western side of the dam one might see elephant, rhino, hippo and crocodile. The 13 va... [ read more... ] |
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Blood River is a historic site where Afrikaans and Zulu forces clashed. In previous years Afrikaaners lorded their victory here, but today the day of the battle (December 16) is know as the Day of Reconciliation in South Africa.
The name 'Blood River' makes this locations violent history obvious.... [ read more... ] |
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Heyshope Dam outside of Piet Retief is one of South Africa's biggest Largemouth bass fishing dams. Despite about 120km of shoreline from which to fish, Heyshope Dam's favourite fishing spots are only accessible by boat.
Guided fishing trips with local fly fishermen are easily arranged, an... [ read more... ] |
Accommodation near Itala Game Reserve
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Enjoy a comfortable stay in a warm, friendly atmosphere with a guarantee of personal touch and safety. The spacious, individually decorated rooms are air conditioned, serviced daily, tea/coffee trays and bath/shower en-suite and have TV with M-Net. Other facilities include swimming pool, braai are... [ read more... ] |
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AmaKhosi Safari Lodge is located on the banks of the Mkuze river in KwaZulu-Natal. The main lodge offers a swimming pool, dining room, lounge, satellite television, library, curio shop and conference facilities. Six river suites, boast views of the Mkuze with air-conditioned lounge, bedroom, bathro... [ read more... ] |
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Escape to a rejuvenating oasis at Natal Spa Hot Springs & Leisure Resort, situated on the road between Vryheid and Paulpietersburg on the Battlefields Route.... [ read more... ] |
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"Tropical Paradise at it's best" Pongola Tropical, Self-Catering Accommodation in Pongola, Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Pongola Tropical is located in the sub-tropical town of Pongola, which is situated in the heart of the prosperous sugar cane plantations of Northern KwaZulu-Natal.... [ read more... ] |
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