Albert Falls Game Reserve
Map showing the location of Albert Falls Game Reserve
Map showing the location of Albert Falls Game Reserve
Position of the Game Reserve
LocationKwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Nearest cityPietermaritzburg
Coordinates29°26′24″S 30°25′38″E / 29.44000°S 30.42722°E / -29.44000; 30.42722
Area30.12 km²
Established1975
OperatorMsinsi Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Albert Falls (Dam) Nature Reserve, is a protected nature area located in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa, near Pietermaritzburg and Cramond. The nature reserve was established in 1975. The Albert Falls Dam is rated as one of the best bass fishing dams in the world.[1] The area surrounding the falls have an abundance of secluded nature trails and picnic spots. The emblem of the Albert Falls Amble is the African fish eagle, as its unique call can be heard throughout the area.

Wildlife

Wildlife in the reserve include zebra, impala, blesbok, reedbuck, grey duiker, springbok, red hartebeest and oribi. The birdlife of Albert Falls Nature Reserve is profuse.

See also

References

  1. "Albert Falls Dam Nature Reserve, KwaZulu Natal". SA-Venues.com. Retrieved 2015-05-07.
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