Karkloof Conservancy
Description
Visit us to experience the abundant bird life within wetland ecosystems and to see how conservation and agriculture can be mutually inclusive. The Karkloof Conservation Centre is a unique and exciting joint venture between the Karkloof Conservancy, The Wildlands Conservation Trust, SAPPI, Birdlife SA and the Southern KZN Birding Route. This Centre is run by members of the local community, represented by the Karkloof Conservancy.
The area is rich in biodiversity and has much to offer. All three Crane species, and many other interesting birds visit the wetlands and dams near the bird hides on a regular basis. There are also a few antelope species, serval, caracal, mongooses, otters, and abundant frog and insect life.
The public can enjoy the true splendour of the Karkloof wetlands from a comfortable seat in a beautiful bird hide where one really feels part of the natural surroundings.
This project is an exemplary example of how high tech agriculture, conservation and tourism can coexist harmoniously without disturbing ecology.
The office is open weekdays from 8:00 to 16:00. An honesty box is in place for weekends, the early bird twitchers and wise old owls who enjoy sundowners.
There is an entrance fee of R25 per adult, R15 per child (children under five years get in for free). Every Friday pensioners only pay R15.
Please make a booking for larger group visits, functions and if you would like to make use of our braai facilities.
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facebook.comA reminder about tomorrow's walk on Gartmore Farm. Join Robyn MacGillivray for a lovely amble with some gorgeous wintery colours and textures on display in the grasslands. Meet at the Karkloof Conservation Centre at 9am. Please bring a hat, water & snacks. R20 donation to the Karkloof Conservancy. Contact Robyn to book a spot: 082 802 8949
Relive the #KarkloofC2C River Walk with us in this fabulous video, where you can learn more about what the project entailed without getting soggy feet and blisters. Our sincere thanks to the talented Jane Symes of Black & White Studios for compiling this excellent account of this noteworthy initiative. To the landowners, river walkers, sponsors and partners - we could not have done this without each and every one of you. Thank you all! WOOLWORTHS SA WWF South Africa N3TC - N3 Toll Concession Pty Ltd N3 Gateway Tourism Association Endangered Wildlife Trust Midlands Conservancies Forum Sappi Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Lions River Honorary Officers UCL Talbot and Talbot GroundTruth
We're truly proud of our members who get involved in our various conservation projects.
We're sure you'll all agree that this photograph captured by Daniel Dolpire is absolutely brilliant. Follow his page for more wonderful images of cranes and keep up to date with his progress on "The Sentinels". The Photographic Project on The Cranes of South Africa
Lovely farm walk this morning. The splendour of the dry wintry colours was something to behold.
Wow! Some great news for everyone in the KZN Midlands! 😁🙌🏼
Nurturing our future generation into mindful and eco-sensitive custodians of the land. Collective efforts make this possible! Our sincere thanks to all involved with the KRANES Karkloof Kids Club. • EKZNW Lions River Honorary Officers • Experts (bugging, frogging, birding and tracking) • Landowners in the Karkloof
Read all about the final day's adventure along the #KarkloofC2C River Walk. Traversing through the magnificent and well-managed Karkloof Safari Spa was a treat and the perfect ending to this incredible journey. N3TC - N3 Toll Concession Pty Ltd Midlands Conservancies Forum WWF South Africa WOOLWORTHS SA Sappi Mini Sass N3 Gateway Tourism Association
A beautiful Freedom Day Family Hike through the indigenous forest to the bottom of the Grey Mares Tail Waterfall. Thanks to the KRANES kids club for organising this wonderful outing and to Shawswood - self catering getaways for letting us explore your beautiful forest.
Day 5 of the #karkloofc2c river walk ended at the Karkloof Falls! Read about the second last stretch of our journey. The team are excited to finish the last stretch tomorrow from the bottom of the falls to the confluence at the Umgeni River through the Karkloof Spa. For those interested, you're welcome to join us at 17h30 at the top of the Karkloof falls viewsite for a celebratory sundowner. BYOB. N3TC - N3 Toll Concession Pty Ltd Midlands Conservancies Forum WWF South Africa WOOLWORTHS SA Sappi Minisass - Mini Stream Assessment Scoring System N3 Gateway Tourism Association
On Day 4 of the #KarkloofC2C we entered familiar territory of the valley bottom. Read about our journey along the meandering stretch of the Karkloof river. Midlands Conservancies Forum N3TC - N3 Toll Concession Pty Ltd WWF South Africa WOOLWORTHS SA Endangered Wildlife Trust N3 Gateway Tourism Association Sappi Mini Sass
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