Dlinza Forest Nature Reserve

Dlinza Forest Nature Reserve
Cossypha dichroa in the Reserve.
Location	KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Nearest city	Eshowe
Coordinates	28°53′40″S 31°26′56″E
Area	250 ha (620 acres)
Max. elevation	500 m (1,600 ft)

Dlinza Forest Nature Reserve, is located just outside Eshowe, in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. This nature reserve is about 250 ha (620 acres) in area.

Dlinza Forest lies on a crown made of several hills and reaches a height of 500 m (1,600 ft) above sea level. The reserve features many tall trees and streams. 60 bird species, duikers, Cape bushbucks, vervet monkey, wild boars, and other animals live here. An elevated 125-metre-long (410 ft) trail and a 20-metre-high (66 ft) lookout tower offer a view of the forest canopy and give a view of the coast. There are two trails.

Due to its higher altitude, it is cooler than Eshowe. Therefore, the Zulu kings often preferred to stay there. During some of the wars in which the Zulu fought, the forest served as a hideout.

References

• About Dlinza Forest Nature Reserve

See also

• Protected areas of South Africa