Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve

Overview

The reserve is 76ha in extent and home to the largest saltwater Mangrove community in Durban. Birdlife is excellent on the mudflats at the uMngeni River Estuary. Purplebanded Sunbird, Wattle-eyed Flycatcher and Mangrove Kingfisher (winter) occur in the Mangroves, as do mudskippers, fiddler crabs and Red Mangrove Crabs. The reserve is a Natural Heritage Site and home of the FishCare Education Program.

Managing Agency: Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife
Type: Nature Reserve
Facilities: Guided and self guided trails; Picnic areas; Braai facility;
Environmental Education Centre; Educational group tours
Opening Hours: By appointment only
Dogs: No

Driving Directions: Travel north on the M4 from Durban towards
Umhlanga. Cross over the uMngeni River and take the Riverside Road turn-off. There is a dirt track on the left before the Prospect Hall intersection, which takes you under the freeway to the reserve entrance.

Travel time (from central Durban): 15 minutes

Durban eThekwini Municipality South Africa
updated 03/2012 by Durban eThekwini Municipality South Africa