Chelmsford Nature Reserve
Chelmsford Nature Reserve
The Ntshingwayo Dam on the Ngagane River has created a beautiful sanctuary for a large number of waterfowl. including Egyptian geese, flamingos, and assorted ducks, and a wonderful playground for power boating, anglers, and other water sport enthusiasts. Beneath the waters anglers can expect to nab the usual suspects - carp mudfish, and bass.
The surrounding grasslands and acacia veld are the playground of several large game, including rhino, wildebeest, hartebeest, springbok, and blesbok.
The dam has a prolific birdlife, including flamingoes, grass owl, blue korhaan, great crested grebe, knob-billed duck, spike-heeled lark , pink-billed lark, and both white-bellied and black-bellied korhaan.
ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES AT CHELMSFORD NATURE RESERVE:
- game viewing
- power boating
- angling
- bird watching
SUMMARY OF WILDLIFE & FLORA:
Birdlife: over 200 species of birds recorded, including, geese, duck, flamingos, larks, korhaan, owls
Fish: carp, mudfish, bass
DIRECTIONS TO CHELMSFORD NATURE RESERVE:
- 30 km south of Newcastle just off the N11
Accommodation Near Chelmsford Nature Reserve
The Farmhouse Lodge
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Newcastle
18.8km from Chelmsford Nature ReserveThe Farmhouse Lodge is situated 3 minutes from the centre of the town of Newcastle in magnificent park like surroundings. We are an ideal stopover between Kruger park and the KwaZulu-Natal Coast. German spoken. Rooms air conditioned, Internet, DSTV …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Grey Goose Game Lodge
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Newcastle
24.1km from Chelmsford Nature ReserveThe Grey Goose Game Lodge is situated at the foot of the Drakensburg Mountains on the outskirts of Newcastle. Whether for business or pleasure we are a fantastic getaway, offering a great service in beautiful surroundings. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Tramonto Boutique Hotel
Hotel / Boutique Hotel Accommodation in Newcastle
26.2km from Chelmsford Nature ReserveThis luxury boutique hotel boasts 31 spacious rooms, (8 Self Catering & 14 Standard rooms, 1 disabled friendly room, 7 Superior rooms and 1 Executive Suite). The rooms are furnished with solid wooden furniture and superior quality fabric. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Thatcher's Rest Self Catering Cottage
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Dundee
27.1km from Chelmsford Nature ReserveThatcher's Rest Self Catering Cottage, 'Peace, Tranquillity and Good Fishing' is situated on a farm which lies within the Biggarsberg area of Northern KZN. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
