Umtamvuna Nature Reserve
Facts and practical information
The Umtamvuna Nature Reserve is situated in South Africa on the KwaZulu-Natal side of the Mtamvuna River, and is managed by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife. The reserve is 3,257 hectares in extent and was established on 25 July 1971. ()
KwaZulu-Natal
Best Ways to Experience the Park
Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Leopard
The leopard is one of the five extant species in the genus Panthera, a member of the Felidae. It occurs in a wide range in sub-Saharan Africa, in small parts of Western and Central Asia, on...
Mammals
Cape vulture
The Cape vulture or Cape griffon, also known as "Kolbe's vulture", is an Old World vulture in the family Accipitridae. It is endemic to southern Africa, and is found mainly in South Africa...
Birds
Cape bushbuck
The Cape bushbuck or bushbuck, as it is commonly known within its range, is a widespread species of antelope in Sub-Saharan Africa. To distinguish it from the kéwel, a close relative, some...
Mammals
Sykes' monkey
Sykes' monkey, also known as the white-throated monkey or Samango monkey, is an Old World monkey found between Ethiopia and South Africa, including south and east Democratic Republic of...
Mammals
Umtamvuna Nature Reserve – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Port Edward.
KwaZulu-Natal