Chelmsford Nature Reserve

Afrikaans name: Chelmsford Natuurreservaat

Chelmsford Nature Reserve, Newcastle

Photo © Steven Herbert

KwaZulu-Natal

Chelmsford Nature Reserve is situated 26 km from Newcastle on the road to Ladysmith. The nature reserve surrounds the Ntshingwayo Dam which is on the iNgagane River.

One of the main attractions at Chelmsford Nature Reserve is fishing in Ntshingwayo Dam. It is a well-known fishing destination and Barbel, Carp and Scaly are the main fish that are caught. The dam is also used for boating and a variety of other watersports

The nature reserve is home to various antelope including Oribi, Springbok, Red Hartebeest and Blesbok. It is also provides good bird-watching opportunities.

The accommodation options are 5 chalets and two camp sites which can accommodate around 150 people. A few basic provisions are available at the reception office.

Chelmsford Nature Reserve is administered by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife.

Have you been to Chelmsford? What was it like?

Extensive grasslands surround the Ntshingwayo Dam

Photo © Steven Herbert

The dam wall is visible in the distance

Photo © Steven Herbert

References and further reading

Wild Places of Natal - Author: Olive Shepherd - Published: 1989 - Page: 106

Where to see Birds in KwaZulu-Natal - Author: Bennett and Herbert - Published: 1995 - Page: 61

Wild Issue 32 - Author: - Published: 2015 - Page: 56

Southern African Birdfinder - Author: Cohen, Spottiswoode and Rossouw - Published: 2006 - Page: 149

go! - Issue 134 - Author: - Published: 2017 - Page: 88

Illustrated Guide to the Game Parks and Nature Reserves of SA - 2nd edn - Author: Readers Digest - Published: 1991 - Page: 135

Drive Out 4X4 Trail Guide - Author: - Published: 2011 - Page: 37

Chris and Tilde Stuarts Guide to Southern African Game and Nature Reserves - Author: Chris and Tilde Stuart - Published: 1989 - Page: 103

Atlas of National Parks and Reserves of South Africa - Author: Marielle Renssen - Published: 2006 - Page: 80

Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife

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