The Wildebeest's guide to South Africa
Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve
Afrikaans name: Kenneth Stainbank Natuur Reservaat
There is a small dam in Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve
Photo © Steven Herbert
KwaZulu-Natal
Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve is in the well-wooded suburb of Yellowwood Park in Durban.
The reserve is 253 ha in extent and has a number of trails that wind through the two main habitats which are grassland and coastal forest.
The reserve was established in 1963 after a bequest of land from the late Kenneth Stainbank after whom the reserve is named.
The trails provide for some interesting walks or bike rides. There is a short trail suitable for handicapped people near the main picnic site.
Some of the larger mammals which may be seen in the reserve are Burchell's Zebra, Impala, Bushbuck and red and Blue Duiker. Vervet Monkeys are often present.
There is a large variety of birds present in the reserve including African Goshawk, Purple-crested Lourie, Spotted Thrush (in winter), Natal Robin, Black Sparrowhawk and Tambourine Dove.
There are three picnic sites in the reserve. Bring all your own supplies as nothing is available in the reserve. There is a small entrance fee payable at the entrance to the reserve.
Photo © Steven Herbert
One of the featuures of Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserves is the many species of brightly coloured butterflies that you can find along the edge of the forest.Above - A Soldier Commodore
Below - A White-barred Acraea
Photo © Steven Herbert
Photo © Steven Herbert
Above - There are a small number of Burchell's Zebras at Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve and they are rather tame. In fact you might have to share the pathways with them.Mammals of Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve
Please note that this is only a guide and, while we have made every effort to be accurate, we can't be held responsible for any errors.
Common Duiker
Birds
Insects
Trees and other plants
Coastal Golden-leaf / Mitzeeri
References and further reading
Where to see Birds in KwaZulu-Natal - Author: Bennett and Herbert - Published: 1995 - Page: 15Where to see Birds in Natal - Author: Gordon Bennett - Published: 1989 - Page: 9
Wild Places of Natal - Author: Olive Shepherd - Published: 1989 - Page: 30
Southern African Birdfinder - Author: Cohen, Spottiswoode and Rossouw - Published: 2006 - Page: 122
Country Life - Issue 282 - Author: - Published: 2020 - Page: 86
Getaway - Vol 29 No 12 - Author: - Published: 2018 - Page: 71
Hit the Road - 2nd Edition - Author: MapStudio - Published: 2018 - Page: 160
Illustrated Guide to the Game Parks and Nature Reserves of SA - 2nd edn - Author: Readers Digest - Published: 1991 - Page: 160
Country Life - Issue 225 - Author: - Published: 2015 - Page: 89
Conollys Guide to Southern Africa - 2nd edition - Author: Denis Conolly - Published: 1982 - Page: 203
Atlas of National Parks and Reserves of South Africa - Author: Marielle Renssen - Published: 2006 - Page: 78
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