Walks & nature · Karkloof
Karkloof Falls
A waterfall in the Karkloof valley with a public picnic site.
- Hours
- May close at times of high fire danger
- Address
- Off the Karkloof Road, about 15 km from Howick, signposted
Karkloof Conservation Centre
Bird hides run by the Karkloof Conservancy at the entrance to Gartmore Farm, opened in 2007. Oxbow lakes on the Yarrow and Karkloof river floodplains attract waterfowl and all three crane species (wattled, grey crowned and blue).
Walks & nature
- Area
- Karkloof
- Hours
- Bird hides 05:00–18:00 daily
- Fees
- R40 adult, R30 child, under-5s free
- Address
- Entrance to Gartmore Farm, Karkloof valley
Also in Karkloof
Walks & nature · Karkloof
Karkloof mistbelt forest
Indigenous mistbelt forest in the Karkloof, home to the endangered Cape parrot, with walking and mountain-bike trails.
- Address
- Karkloof valley, about 20 km north-east of Howick
Stay · Karkloof
Rockwood Karkloof Lodges
Four self-catering units in and next to the Karkloof Nature Reserve: a farmhouse (sleeps 8) and cottage (sleeps 4) on a dam, and two remote forest cabins (each sleeps 6) reached by 4x4. Guests have access to marked running, hiking and mountain-bike trails.
- Hours
- Reservations office weekdays 08:00–17:00
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Activities · Karkloof
Karkloof Canopy Tour
Guided zipline tour through the indigenous Karkloof forest, with slides of up to 200 m between platforms after a 4x4 drive to the top of the valley. Suitable for ages 6 and up.
- Hours
- Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 08:00–15:00 (bookings essential)
- Address
- Karkloof, 18 km from Howick
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Eat & drink · Karkloof
Karkloof Farmers' Market
Weekly Saturday-morning indoor market with stalls selling fresh vegetables, baked goods and other local produce. Breakfast and coffee are served and there are activities for children.
- Hours
- Saturdays 08:00–12:00
Shops & makers · Karkloof
Margaret-Anne Handcrafted Candles
Maker of soy-wax candles, reed diffusers, room sprays and massage oils, selling from a shop at The Old Mushroom Farm.
- Hours
- Saturday and Sunday 09:00–16:00; closed Monday–Friday
- Address
- The Old Mushroom Farm, Karkloof