The Wildebeest's guide to South Africa
Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve
Afrikaans name: Oribiravyn
Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve
Photo © Steven Herbert
KwaZulu-Natal
Over countless millenia the Mzimkulwana River has cut a deep gorge which we now call Oribi Gorge.
Oribi Gorge is situated just over 20 km inland from Port Shepstone.
The gorge offers wonderful views and there are a number of walks in the area. There is a picnic site alongside the river at the bottom of the gorge.
Birding is a popular activity in the gorge and one might see Knysna Woodpecker, Crowned Eagle, African Broadbill and many others. Here is a bird checklist. A number of mammals may be seen including Bushbuck, Blue Duiker and Samango Monkey.
At the top of the gorge there is a small camp offering both hutted and camping facilities.
Photo © Steven Herbert
Above and below - What a difference a year makes! The photograph above was taken on 22nd September 2007 and the below photograph on the 19th October 2008.
Photo © Steven Herbert
Checklist of some of the birds to be seen at Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve
Mammals of Oribi Gorge 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
Samango Monkey
Striped Polecat
Water Mongoose
References and further reading
Wild Issue 27 - Author: - Published: 2014 - Page: 10Wild Issue 35 - Author: - Published: 2016 - Page: 40
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Wild Places of Natal - Author: Olive Shepherd - Published: 1989 - Page: 97
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Wild Issue 9 - Author: - Published: 2010 - Page: 46
Wild Issue 22 - Author: - Published: 2013 - Page: 75
Where to see Birds in KwaZulu-Natal - Author: Bennett and Herbert - Published: 1995 - Page: 54
Where to see Birds in Natal - Author: Gordon Bennett - Published: 1989 - Page: 20
Top Birding Spots in Southern Africa - Author: Hugh Chittenden - Published: 1992 - Page: 312
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Things to do in Moer & Gone Places - Author: Jacques Marais - Published: 2015 - Page: 128
Southern African Birdfinder - Author: Cohen, Spottiswoode and Rossouw - Published: 2006 - Page: 113
Stuarts Field Guide to National Parks & Nature Reserves of SA - 2nd ed - Author: Chris & Mathilde Stuart - Published: 2018 - Page: 80
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Southern Africa from the Highway - Author: AA RSA - Published: 1991 - Page: 207
Hit the Road - 2nd Edition - Author: MapStudio - Published: 2018 - Page: 163
Illustrated Guide to the Game Parks and Nature Reserves of SA - 2nd edn - Author: Readers Digest - Published: 1991 - Page: 161
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On Route - Explore South Africa region by region - 3rd edition - Author: B.P.J. Erasmus - Published: 2014 - Page: 215
Places to Visit in Southern Africa - Author: AA RSA - Published: 1995 - Page: 135
Conollys Guide to Southern Africa - 2nd edition - Author: Denis Conolly - Published: 1982 - Page: 194
Country Life - Issue 277 - Author: - Published: 2019 - Page: 64
Getaway - Vol 27 No 09 - Author: - Published: 2015 - Page: 76
Atlas of National Parks and Reserves of South Africa - Author: Marielle Renssen - Published: 2006 - Page: 86
Birding in Southern KwaZulu-Natal - Author: David Allan - Published: 0 - Page: 24
Chris and Tilde Stuarts Guide to Southern African Game and Nature Reserves - Author: Chris and Tilde Stuart - Published: 1989 - Page: 130
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