Vernon Crookes Nature Reserve

A jewel in the KwaZulu-Natal south coast protected areas conserving coastal grasslands and coastal forest habitats of the southern KwaZulu-Natal

Game animals that occur in the reserve include: zebra, blue wildebeest, bushbuck, blesbok, impala, blue duiker, black backed jackal, dassies, mountain and common reedbuck and many more.

6 Bed Rest Hut

The resort consists of 6 x 2-bedded rondavels, each equipped with a refrigerator, bedding, cutlery, and crockery. The resort is served by a communal kitchen and ablution block with hot and cold water.

7 Bed Tree House

The 7 bed Tree house has its own kitchen and ablution, with hot and cold water, quipped with refrigerator, bedding, towels, cutlery, and crockery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Activities:

There are 12.5 km of tourist roads in the reserve and a pleasant picnic site is available. Visitors are welcome to walk in the reserve but are advised to bring insect repellents as ticks can be troublesome.

Gate Times:
  • Summer; 1 October - 31 March 05:00 - 19:00
  • Winter, 1 April - 30 September 06:00 - 18:00
General Info:
  • No pets are permitted into the reserve
  • Keep to the speed limit of 40 km/h within the reserve.
  • Fires may only be lit in demarcated picnic areas.
  • No loud music is permitted within the reserve

Any Questions?

We would be more than happy to help you. Give us a call or email us, and we will get back to you asap.

021 8135868
travel@toursa.com