Albert Falls Game Reserve
| Albert Falls Game Reserve | |
|---|---|
  Position of the Game Reserve | |
| Location | KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Nearest city | Pietermaritzburg |
| Coordinates | 29°26′24″S 30°25′38″E / 29.44000°S 30.42722°E |
| Area | 30.12 km² |
| Established | 1975 |
| Operator | Msinsi Holdings (Pty) Ltd |
Albert Falls (Dam) Nature Reserve, is a protected nature area located in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa, near Pietermaritzburg and Cramond. The nature reserve was established in 1975. The Albert Falls Dam is rated as one of the best bass fishing dams in the world.[1] The area surrounding the falls have an abundance of secluded nature trails and picnic spots. The emblem of the Albert Falls Amble is the African fish eagle, as its unique call can be heard throughout the area.
Wildlife
Wildlife in the reserve include
springbok, red hartebeest and oribi
. The birdlife of Albert Falls Nature Reserve is profuse.
See also
- Protected areas of South Africa
References
- ^ "Albert Falls Dam Nature Reserve, KwaZulu Natal". SA-Venues.com. Retrieved 2015-05-07.