Oribi Gorge
Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve
Savanna biome · Common duiker · Bushbuck
From R 120 a night
Inside park
Where to stay in and near Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve
Dramatic gorge scenery
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
About Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve
Oribi Gorge is a 24-kilometre sandstone gorge on the Mzimkulwana River inland from Port Shepstone on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast, with cliffs up to 400 metres and forest on the slopes. It is best known for the adventure operators at the top: the Wild 5 gorge swing, abseiling and ziplines. The Ezemvelo reserve on the floor and rim protects samango monkeys, bushbuck and a good forest bird list, with walks, viewpoints and a small camp of huts. It is an hour from the beaches, which makes it a coast-and-gorge day.
Things to do: Guided walk · Hiking
Where you can stay: Camping · Chalets · Nearby B&Bs
Wildlife near Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve
What people record most across KwaZulu-Natal. Past sightings, never a guarantee.
From iNaturalist records across KwaZulu-Natal, not confirmed sightings inside this reserve.
Stay in & near Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve
Inside-park stays and nearby lodges, sorted by distance.
Getting there
One stay we sell in Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve. Tap the pin for the listing.
30.7054° S, 30.2691° E800 km from Cape TownOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
Why book here
Your stay helps keep Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve wild
Wild places survive when the communities around them earn more from protecting wildlife than from anything that would replace it. Every stay you book through Spekboom carries a conservation contribution built into the price, never added on top, so choosing where you sleep becomes a way to fund the people and projects keeping this landscape intact.
- Built into every booking
- A conservation share
- Where it goes
- Local causes & communities
Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve: your questions
Where is Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve?
Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve is in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
What wildlife can you see near Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve?
In KwaZulu-Natal, commonly recorded species include animals such as Suni, Red Duiker, Blue Duiker, Leatherback Turtle and birds including White-eared Barbet, Grey Waxbill, Southern Banded Snake Eagle, based on iNaturalist occurrence data. These reflect the wider province, not confirmed sightings inside the reserve.
How do you book a stay at Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve?
Request Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife camps and cottages on Spekboom. We confirm with Ezemvelo, then you pay on Spekboom. Popular camps fill up well ahead of school holidays, so request early for peak dates.
When is the best time to visit Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve?
The best time to visit Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve is Year-round (dry season May-Sep).
What is there to do at Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve?
Popular activities at Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve include guided walk, hiking.
Where can you stay in Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve?
Places to stay inside Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve include Oribi Gorge. Request them on Spekboom and pay once your dates are confirmed. Every booking funds conservation.
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