Dlinza Forest Reserve

S 28 53.514 E 031 27.093

Dlinza Forest Reserve is 250 hectares of dense indigenous forest. You could spend hours here wandering the forest and hear nothing but the birds, a big attraction for the multitude of birders that come to catch a glimpse of the endangered Spotted ground-thrush and the other 65 species of birds found amongst the trees. An Aerial Boardwalk cuts through the forest just below the canopy before reaching the 20-meter-tall observation tower, which offers expansive views of the forest below. For those wishing to stay closer to the ground there are two short walking trails that traverse the reserve. The Impunzi Trail (1.3 km) takes you past the giant Wild Plum tree, one of the biggest in the forest. The Unkonka Trail (1.8 km) is only slightly longer and takes you past the river before joining back with the Impunzi Trail.

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