Silverglen Nature Reserve, Durban

#35 among attractions in Durban

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Silverglen Nature Reserve is a 460 hectare conservancy on the Umlaas River located aside the suburb of Silverglen, Chatsworth, KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. The reserve is the largest piece of coastal grassland and bush clump mosaic in Greater Durban, and is home to the first medicinal plant nursery in Africa, established in 1986. ()

Coordinates: 29°55'54"S, 30°53'32"E

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Durban City (Welbedacht)Durban South Africa

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Silverglen Nature Reserve – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Clairwood Shree Siva Soobramoniar Temple, Roosfontein Nature Reserve, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Chatsworth Stadium.

5.7 miE
Hindu temple, Temple
Clairwood Shree Siva Soobramoniar Temple, Durban
146 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Durban, South Africa, the Clairwood Shree Siva Soobramoniar Temple stands as a beacon of spiritual heritage and cultural pride. This sacred edifice is not just a place of worship but also a cornerstone of the local Indian community...
5.6 miNE
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Roosfontein Nature Reserve, Durban
143 min walk • Roosfontein Nature Reserve is a protected nature area in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Threatened protected species such as the Dwarf Chameleon and Tephrosia inandensis are found in the reserve, which is an example of North Coast Grassland.
6.8 miNE
Universities and schools
University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban
173 min walk • The University of KwaZulu-Natal is a university with five campuses in the province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. It was formed on 1 January 2004 after the merger between the University of Natal and the University of Durban-Westville.
1.7 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Chatsworth Stadium, Durban
44 min walk • Chatsworth Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Durban, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for football matches and serves as the home stadium of Golden Arrows.
3.9 miN
National park
North Park Nature Reserve
100 min walk • North Park Nature Reserve is a protected area along the banks of the Umhlatuzana River, near Queensburgh in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The park was proclaimed in 1968 and is managed by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife.
3 miSE
Universities and schools
Mangosuthu University of Technology, Durban
77 min walk • Mangosuthu University of Technology is a university of technology situated on the outskirts of Durban, South Africa, on a site overlooking the Indian Ocean. MUT is located in the academic hub in the eThekwini metropole. It is a residential university.
2.8 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
King Zwelithini Stadium, Durban
71 min walk • King Zwelithini Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Umlazi, a suburb of Durban, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for football matches and was initially set to be utilized as a training field for teams participating in the 2010 FIFA World Cup after being renovated in 2010 and brought up to FIFA standards.
3.7 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
SJ Smith Stadium, Durban
96 min walk • SJ Smith Stadium is a multi-use stadium at the Lamontville district, in the Chatsworth suburb of Durban, situated in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa.
2.9 miNE
National park
Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve
75 min walk • The reserve is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including rare and endangered species such as the blue duiker and the Cape clawless otter. Visitors can explore the reserve on well-maintained hiking trails that wind through lush forests, open grasslands,...