Highover Wildlife Sanctuary
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Add your business details- Rural site on a 3,000-hectare nature reserve a half-hour from Richmond
- 11km of river frontage for fishing, swimming and canoeing
- Trail maps available for hikes, mountain biking and game drives
A whopping 3,000 hectares of nature reserve – that’s a whole lot of space around Highover Wildlife Sanctuary, on the scenic Hele Hele (Hella Hella) route half an hour’s drive west of Richmond.
The KwaZulu Natal estate’s stunning scenery and abundant wildlife have led to it being awarded Natural Heritage Status, and make it an excellent spot for a rural break. Hiking trails run through the forests and plains, taking in waterfalls and mountain views as they go. Running through the reserve is the Mkomazi River, with about 11 kilometres of river frontage available for guests who’d like to take a dip or who’ve brought fishing kit along (the KwaZulu Natal Yellowfish is among the spoils in these waters).
As the name suggests, guests should come to Highover prepped for animal encounters: more than 240 bird species have been spotted here, and impala, ostrich, bushbuck and the like casually amble around the site. If you’d like to go off in search of more, staff will provide you with details of game drive routes or maps of mountain bike/quad bike/four wheel drive trails. Being well away from urban lights, the after-dark starry skies are frequently spectacular too.
To keep the place non-intrusive, the facilities here have been kept on the simple side: guests have access to a bathroom block with wood-fired hot water, and braai areas for alfresco cookouts.
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Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
English
German
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Highover Wildlife Sanctuary
Hella Hella Valley
Richmond
KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
3780
Directions Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg SAST (GMT+02:00)
GPS
-29.91486°N
30.08782°W
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
If the thrill of spotting wild beasts has you craving more of a rush, head over to Hella Hella Adventure Centre (five minutes’ drive) for all manner of adrenaline activities including rafting, ziplining and abseiling, or take to the skies to see the surrounds from on high with Wild Sky Paragliding School (an hour and 15 minutes).
Meanwhile, those who just can’t get enough of the area’s stunning wildlife might like to head off to cram in more sightings at the African Bird of Prey Sanctuary, or Butterflies for Africa, both of which are around an hour’s drive away.
Time for a gentle return to urban life? Potter around Pietermaritzburg (an hour and 10 minutes), taking in the Natal Museum and Voortrekker Museum and wandering around the KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden. Not ready for such a move just yet? Board the Paton Express in Ixopo (an hour and 10 minutes) to puff your way gently through some stunning scenery on a steam-driven narrow-gauge railway.
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- Does Highover Wildlife Sanctuary have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Highover Wildlife Sanctuary dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Highover Wildlife Sanctuary? If the thrill of spotting wild beasts has you craving more of a rush, head over to Hella Hella Adventure Centre (five minutes’ drive) for all manner of adrenaline activities including rafting, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Highover Wildlife Sanctuary?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.