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Crystal Dam which provides boating and angling opportunities. Birding is also a popular attraction. Among the more interesting of the 200+ recorded species is the striped flufftail found in the wetlands and the bearded vultures that live on the mountain.
The Griquas under the leadership of Adam Kok, first settled the region in 1863. A national monument has been erected in their honour along side their laager site and cemetery.
Hikers are welcome to explore the park, including the challenging 2200m Mount Currie.
ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES AT MOUNT CURRIE NATURE RESERVE:
- boating
- fishing
- hiking
SUMMARY OF WILDLIFE & FLORA:
Birdlife: over 220 recorded bird species
DIRECTIONS TO MOUNT CURRIE NATURE RESERVE:
- 5 km north of Kokstad
- open 06:00 - 18:00
Accommodation Near Mount Currie Nature Reserve:
Kokstad Accommodation
Nearby Towns:Kokstad, Swartberg, Cedarville, Lower Berg Foothills Area, Matatiele, Ixopo, Underberg, Drakensberg Gardens Area, Himeville, Bulwer, Oribi Gorge, Munster, Munster and Glenmore Beach, Southern Drakensberg, Marina Beach Nearby Points Of Interest:Adam Kok Laager Site, Cape Mounted Rifles Monument, Adam Kok Monument, Weza-Ngele Forest Nature Reserve, Ntiskeni Nature Reserve, Coleford Nature Reserve, Mehloding Hiking Trail, Matatiele Museum, Bushman's Nek - Drakensberg, Birdwatching and Hiking Near Ixopo, Ixopo Historical Attractions, Splashy Fen Music Festival, Giants Cup Wilderness Reserve, The Blarney Cottage in Richmond, Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve |
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