Karkloof mistbelt forest

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).

Hours

Bird hides 05:00–18:00 daily

Fees

R40 adult, R30 child, under-5s free

Address

Entrance to Gartmore Farm, Karkloof valley

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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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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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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

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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