Palmiet Nature Reserve

Palmiet Nature Reserve is located in Westville, a town located ten kilometres from Durban, South Africa. The reserve is made up of a wide variety of natural habitats ranging from forests to grassland.[1] Hundreds of bird species have been recorded[2] and the tree list is extensive. There are a number of self-guided trails that include river crossings.[3]

Palmiet Nature Reserve
LocationWestville, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Coordinates29°49′14″S 30°55′53″E
Area90 ha (220 acres)
Established1972
Governing bodyEthekwini Metropolitan Municipality

Igwalagwala Cliff, found in the reserve, is a site of archaeological significance as it has evidence of prehistoric human habitation.[3]

References

  1. "Palmiet Nature Reserve | Durban". Show Me. Archived from the original on 2016-08-16. Retrieved 2016-07-07.
  2. Herman B. (August 2012). "Palmiet Nature Reserve Birds". Palmiet Nature Reserve. Archived from the original on 29 July 2016. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
  3. "Palmiet Nature Reserve". SA-Venues.com. Archived from the original on 2016-06-27. Retrieved 2016-07-07.

Coordinates: 29°49′47.5″S 30°55′55″E


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