Ndumu Game Reserve

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Ndumu Game Reserve Description

The Ndumu Game Reserve (area 10,000ha/25,000ac), situated in northeastern Zululand, on the Mozambique border, is one of the most interesting and most attractive in South Africa. It lies on the flood plain of the Pongola River, an expanse of wetland with tropical and subtropical habitats. In summer it is extremely hot in this area, with high air humidity. The rivers which flow through the reserve are lined with gallery forests. There are more than 200 species of trees, including some giant specimens of marula, wild fig trees and the fever tree. Ndumu Hill (115m/377ft) is covered with a forest of acacias.

The dense forests and swamps of the reserve are occupied by large numbers of mammals, including hippopotamuses and

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Hobbies & Activities category: Natural area; Wildlife area, bird sanctuary