New Germany Nature Reserve
LocationDurban, South Africa
Coordinates29°48′42″S 30°53′14″E / 29.8115737°S 30.8871777°E / -29.8115737; 30.8871777
Area110 ha (270 acres)
Governing bodyeThekwini Metropolitan Municipality

New Germany Nature Reserve is a protected area of coastal grassland and forest overlooking the suburb of New Germany outside of Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.[1] The reserve consists of a nature park featuring a walk-through aviary and snake display, and grasslands to the south of the park which can be explored by foot.[2]

The reserve is home to a number of bird species, including the Natal robin and purple-crested Turaco.[1] Small mammals such as the blue and common duiker, impala, and mongoose are also found in the reserve.[2]

History

The reserve was demarcated as a common for the grazing of livestock and gathering of firewood by German settlers who arrived in the area in 1848.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "New Germany Nature Reserve". ShowMe™ - Durban. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  2. 1 2 "New Germany Nature Reserve". www.sa-venues.com. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  3. Olivier, Willie (2017). Hiking trails of South Africa (Fourth ed.). Cape Town, South Africa. ISBN 9781775846024. OCLC 1015238773.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
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