Mount Currie Nature Reserve

Camping and self catering accommodation in Kokstad

Description

The only formally protected area in East Griqualand , Mount Currie consists of the mountain from which it gets its name , forest patches and grassy slopes dotted with Protea roupelliae and Protea caffra. Crystal Dam which provides boating and angling opportunities is fed by the pure water of Crystal Spring, the main source of Kokstad’s water supply. The reserve boasts a bird list of over 220 recorded species with striped flufftails common in the wetter areas and the bearded vulture frequently seen when climbing Mt. Currie.
ACCOMMODATION
A campground with ten campsites has been developed. This is serviced by an ablution block with hot and cold water for all basins and showers . The ladies ablution block has a bath . Plug points for electric razors are available. All sites have electrical plug points. Every second site has a tap and a braai (barbecue). A central dishwashing and hand laundry facility is available. One 4 bedded squaredavel and one 2 bedded squaredavel are available to rent on a month by month basis. Please phone the reserve for tariffs and bookings. One 2 bedded room-en-suite is available on a daily basis. Booking as above. Visitors are advised to bring torches and insect repellant. Firewood is sold at the main gate.

Contact Details

KZN Wildlife
Tel: +27 (0)86 127 6237
Fax: 051 924 0585
Email: webmail@kznwildlife.com
Web: www.kznwildlife.com/site

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Rates

Camp Accommodation offered Fee per adult Fee per child < 12 Minimum charge
  1x2-bed room en suite  R 110.00 R 55.00 N/A
  10 Open campsites       
  With use of plug points  R 50.00 R 25.00 R 75.00
  Without use of plug points  R 50.00 R 25.00 R 75.00
 

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* Standard Season: Applies throughout the year, effective 1 November - 31 October.

** Low Season: Discounted rates applies Sunday to Thursday inclusive, provided it is out of school holidays and not over long weekends (public holiday on a Friday or Monday), or during special events. Pensioner discount still applies but commission is not paid in low season.

 

Children under 3 years old - no charge (entry and accommodation);
Discounts apply on accommodation and camping for children aged 12 and under, registered students, and South African residents over 60 years of age at selected campgrounds and facilities. See DISCOUNTS below for applicable qualifications and discounts.
DISCOUNTS

A discount for children aged 12 or under is 50% of the standard tariff irrespective of the time of year or day of the week.
Only applies to children sharing an accommodation unit with their parents or other adults.
Does not apply to Wilderness Trails, overnight hiking (eg in the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park), bush camps/lodges, tented bush camps/lodges.

The discount for permanent residents of South Africa over the age of 60, and for students is 20% of the standard tariff.
Does not apply to Wilderness Trails, overnight hiking (eg in the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park), bush camps/lodges and tented bush camps/lodges.
In the case of people over 60, and students, the discounts are applicable during weekdays (Sunday night to Thursday night) only, and also excludes public holidays, long weekends, and school holidays.

Mount Currie Nature Reserve
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