Giant's Castle Game Reserve

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Giant's Castle Game Reserve Description

The Giant's Castle Game Reserve (area 34,600ha/85,460ac), established in 1903, is one of the most impressive features in the southern Natal Drakensberg; the fastest access route is from Estcourt or Mooi River. It lies below a 35km/22mi long basalt wall around 3,000m/10,000ft in height which extends from Champagne Castle (3,377m/11,080ft) in the north to Giant's Castle (3,315m/10,877ft) in the south. Through the reserve flow Bushman's River (a good fishing stream) and the Little Tugela River. Most of the vegetation consists of grassland, but there are some remnants of mountain rain forest, particularly in the north and south of the reserve. In spring and summer there is a profusion of wild flowers.

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Hobbies & Activities category: Archeological exhibit, museum; Climbing activity; Hiking opportunity; Scenic site or route; Wildlife area, bird sanctuary