Giant's Castle Nature Reserve, South Africa

KwaZulu Natal Game Reserves

Giant's Castle Nature Reserve, KwaZulu Natal

Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park

Historic Giant's Castle Game Reserve, home of the eland and the majestic bearded vulture, lies in the Central Drakensberg region of the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park, a World Heritage Site. Giant's Castle camp is situated on a gassy plateau among the deep valleys running down from the face of the High Drakensberg, offering glorious views for hikers and mountain climbers.

Superb rock art is high among its special attractions. The renowned vulture restaurant is open in winter for visitors to watch bearded vultures and other endangered species feeding. Visit the Main Caves Museum for fascinating insight into the past lifestyle of the San people. Giant's has four mountain huts, three of which are situated just below the main escarpment. They sleep eight and provide opportunities to climb up various passes onto the top of the Drakensberg range. The fourth mountain hut is situated lower down on a ridge overlooking meander valley and sleeps four people.

Wildlife includes Eland and chacma baboons which are commonly seen. Mountain Reedbuck are occassionally spotted. There is a "Vulture Restaurant" where one may watch the Bearded Vulture (Lammergeyer) as well as other raptors.

Giant's Castle Nature Reserve

Accommodation nearby

For accommodation nearby and in the Drakensberg Region see:
• Bergville • Cathedral Peak • Champagne Valley • Giants Castle • Himeville • Kamberg • Kokstad
• Monks Cowl • Mont-aux-Sources • Sani Pass • Swartberg • Underberg • Van Reenen • Winterton

Or to see all accommodation in the region, visit Drakensberg Accommodation.

Giant's Castle Nature Reserve

Featured Attractions / Activities

Old Kraal and Yellowwood Forest Trail

Where to stay: Giants Castle accommodation
How much (per person): On Request

The trails in the Giants Castle Nature Reserve are a must-walk if you are in the area. To complete the easy one hour Old Kraal and Yello ... more information

Mooi River Birding

Where to stay: Mooi River accommodation
How much (per person): On Request

If you are a bird lover then you will thoroughly enjoy a visit to the Mooi River at Giants Castle Game Reserve. With over 140 species to be ... more information

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