About Umvoti Vlei Nature Reserve

Lying just outside of Greytown in the Natal Midlands, the Umvoti Vlei Nature Reserve is 267 hectares that function as a sanctuary for wetland birds - an ideal spot for bird watching that provides an unobtrusive bird hide for avid bird spotters.

Did you know? About 4% of the ecosystem is protected in the Umvoti Vlei Nature Reserve.

Most of the reserve is a wetland, hence the fantastic bird life. In the area too are two hot mineral springs known as Lilani and Shushu, which allow further bird watching opportunities. It is not clear whether or not these springs run into the wetlands.

Umvoti Vlei is one of several nature reserves in close vicinity in this part of the country – the others are the Karkloof and Blinkwater Nature Reserves, both of which lie slightly south west of Umvoti Vlei.

Mistbelt grassland occurs naturally in the Umvoti Nature Reserve, although it is said to be 'highly fragmented' because of intensive agriculture in the surrounding land areas, so that only 3.5% of the area is now given over to Mistbelt grassland.

Interestingly, the adjacent Blinkwater Nature Reserve is 492 hectares of pristine Mistbelt grassland. Connecting these two reserves is under consideration, using the corridor that follows the powerlines between the two.

The Karkloof Nature Reserve is also worth a visit if you are in the neighbourhood, although it is only open to guests of Rockwood Lodges.

The Karkloof Canopy Tours through the trees along steel cables in amongst eight canopy level platforms will give you a bird's eye view of the indigenous forest. The Karkloof Reserve is on the Midlands Meander, which follows the trail of over 160 places to stop, shop, eat, drink and sleep.

Need to Know

WhereUmvoti Vlei Nature Reserve, Greytown, Natal Midlands, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

WhenDaylight hours.

OvernightStay in Greytown Accommodation, KwaZulu Natal

Disclaimer

Please note, business details can change. While we endeavour to ensure all information provided by the service provider is correct at the time of publication, we do not assume any liability caused by errors or changes, such as price, cost, time, and location. Please check with the provider that the activity/business is still offered as described, before making any travel plans.

Feedback?

If this is your reserve, you can let us know if anything on this page is outdated or contains inaccuracies, by email. We regret, we do not have any other information, please contact the provider if you have questions.

Game & Nature Reserves in KwaZulu Natal

In the vicinity

Hotels & other accommodation options in Greytown

Things to do in the area

Noteworthy attractions

Accommodation near Umvoti Vlei Nature Reserve

FIND / South Africa Accommodation / KwaZulu Natal Accommodation / Natal Midlands Accommodation / Greytown Accommodation

Greytown as a destination

Want to stay overnight?

Dates

When would you like to stay?
Choose dates

Number of Guests

Why book with SA-Venues.com
  • Your card is safe with us; strictest card verification in the industry and we don't store card numbers.
  • No airy fairy service fees; you save!
  • We care. Service with integrity.
  • Multiple payment methods:
    credit card, SID instant EFT, bank transfer.
  • All Greytown property owners / managers are verified (our experience protects you from online fraud).
  • Secure your booking
Our Payment Protection Guarantee only applies if your deposit payment is made via SA-Venues.com
Game Reserves
South Africa. Explore. Experience. Stay

SA-Venues.com® has been assisting travellers with their South Africa travel plans since 1999, and is the largest, independent online travel guide for South Africa available in both English and German.