Aerial Boardwalk Dlinza Forest - Eshowe
The Dlinza Forest Aerial Boardwalk in Eshowe is a 150 meter long walkway built above the Dlinza Forest floor, which allows visitors to view flora, fauna and avifauna at treetop level. It includes a 20 meter high tower, offering dramatic views of both the forest canopy and surrounding countryside.
The Dlinza Forest is a 250 hectare indigenous coastal scarp forest, and is one of The Great Five Natural Forests in KwaZulu Natal. (The other forests are the Ongoye, Entumeni, Nkandla and Qudeni Forests, and lie on a 100 km line running northwest from the coast.) These five forests are the most important forests in Southern Africa from the aspect of unique biodiversity.
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We went on a rainy day and while we did not see a lot of wildlife, we did hear quite a few birds and insects. The plant life was absolutely amazing as well and walking on the boardwalk, for me, while I was scared to death, was quite enjoyable. I did, however, not have the mental strength to face my fear and go up the 20 meter tower. A big thanks to my boyfriend who did so I can have the footage to show you!
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Blue Duiker (Cephalophus monticola), Dlinza Forest, Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, 7 Nov 2015
Aerial Boardwalk Dlinza Forest
The Dlinza Forest Aerial Boardwalk in Eshowe is a 150 meter long walkway built above the Dlinza Forest floor, which allows visitors to view flora, fauna and avifauna at treetop level. It includes a 20 meter high tower, offering dramatic views of both the forest canopy and surrounding countryside.
The Dlinza Forest is a 250 hectare indigenous coastal scarp forest, and is one of The Great Five Natural Forests in KwaZulu Natal. (The other forests are the Ongoye, Entumeni, Nkandla and Qudeni Forests, and lie on a 100 km line running northwest from the coast.) These five forests are the most important forests in Southern Africa from the aspect of unique biodiversity.
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This time we went on a sunny winter's day and we saw a few animals, some too small to too far away to record with my phone. I was pretty excited to see a snake and the little duiker! Next time we must go in summer to see if we see more animals!
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Dlinza Forest Accommodation
deal for birders who want an early start to their birdwatching,
Dlinza Forest Accommodation offers 4 comfortable self-catering log cabins on the edge of Dlinza Forest and it is just a short stroll away from the aerial boardwalk.
The cabins can accommodate two guests (with two sleeper couches for young children) and all have a fully-equipped kitchenette, en suite bathroom, television and ceiling fan. There is safe and secure off-street parking. This is the ideal accommodation for visitors looking for a unique setting and excellent value for money.
DLINZA FOREST ACCOMMODATION
2 Oftebro St ,
Eshowe,
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Contact: Bev & Alan
Tel: 035 474 2377
Cell: 082 802 8272
Email: dlinza@zulucom.net
Eshowe & Surrounding Attractions
It's cool, elevated position on a hilltop overlooking the hot and humid coastal plain gives Eshowe its serenity but the Dlinza Forest around which the town wraps itself, gives Eshowe its spirit.
No other town in South Africa has blended so organically into its environment as Eshowe.
The core of the 250-hectare coastal scarp Dlinza Forest is a declared nature reserve but tracts of the beautiful, high forest as well as patches of wild flowers and grassland are dispersed throughout the leafy avenues of the town.
Blessed with this abundant natural diversity, Eshowe residents boast that that there is a tree in flower every day of the year in their town.
This lush environment and refreshing climate has always attracted human habitation and no less than four Zulu kings have at some stage lived here, though Eshowe probably owes its modern beginnings to the Norwegian missionaries who established a station here in the mid-19th century.
During the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 British soldiers used the mission as a fort and were besieged by the Zulu army for 10 weeks.
During the Zulu Civil War a few years later, Eshowe became the British military headquarters and a large peace-keeping force of 3 000 British troops was encamped in tents at Fort Curtis for about 16 years.
There was a rush of trading ventures to cater to the needs of such a large garrison and during this period it was made the capital of the colony of Zululand.
No evidence of Fort Curtis remains - it occupied a large area in the vicinity of the present Eshowe Sports Club - but the town remains a busy commercial hub long after the departure of the last British soldier.
Today it continues to charm visitors and Eshowe was recently voted amongst the top 10 towns of South Africa by a popular travel magazine.
MAJUQA EShowe
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Living Dears in the forest in South Africa
Living Dears in the forest in South Africa
Eshowe KwaZulu Natal- Xoli
Eshowe is the oldest town of European settlement in Zululand. Eshowe's name is said to be inspired by the sound of wind blowing through the more than 4 km² of the indigenous Dlinza Forest, the most important and striking feature of the town. Although the name is most likely to be derived from the Zulu word for the Xysmalobium shrubs, showe or shongwe.
Today Eshowe is a market town, with a 100 km radius catchment area, two shopping centres, a main bus station serving the hinterland, a major hospital, and several schools.
Eshowe cluster meeting
This video is about a sharing of experiences of stokvels and savings groups in the greater Eshowe area in KZN. Four savings groups graduation at this meeting held on 21 July 2016. A number of people at the celebration shared how they make use of Absa's boardroom for meetings and encouraged each other to open savings accounts at Absa. Many shared stories of how they had been burnt by stokvel experiences.
Forest Hike Entumeni Nature Reserve 2015 - Canon 7D
Went for a forest hike with some friends through Emtumeni Nature Reserve, about an hour and a half from Durban.
Shot with Canon 7D 50mm 1.8
Maferelah eshowe mboh side
Fanah maferelah
Mangawe Cross near Eshowe
This is a very lovely monument that we visited with 4x4 Junkies Zululand today.
Drive into Eshowe - 1986
Driving into Eshowe from our farm The Mill on the Mlalazi, 30 years ago in May 1986. Filmed on an old VHS camera with a separate recorder the size of a suitcase, so the quality is pretty poor. This was taken at about 9 o'clock in the morning.
Thornleys Guest House, Eshowe, South Africa - Reviews
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Thornleys Guest House is set in Eshowe, 1.1 km from Ocean View Sewage and 1.1 km from Dlinza Forest Reserve. Free private parking is available on site. Some rooms have a seating area where you can relax. All rooms include a private bathroom.
Continent: Africa,
County: South Africa,
City: Eshowe,
Location Address: 17 Mansell Terrace Eshowe,
Map: -28.9037505847536 31.459254771164
A Kings View review in Eshowe - South Africa 1080p Review
A Kings View in Eshowe has a garden and a terrace. 2.1 km from Fort Nongqayi Museum Village, the property is also 2.2 km away from Dlinza Forest.
Currently A Kings View review rating is 9.4 with more than 41 reviews
Located in Eshowe, South Africa - 23 Fairlie Street
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ZEBRA DUIKER
É um pequeno antílope encontrado principalmente na Libéria, também na Costa do Marfim Serra Leoa e Guiné.
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Under foot tall (30cm) : Male Blue Duiker walking in the woods of Dlinza Forest
Smallest of the antelope family. Eshowe's Dlinza Froest, KZN, South Africa. ETaken 27 Jan 2013
Shakaland, South Africa 2016
While staying in the Dlinza Forest Accommodation in Eshowe, we spent a day exploring Shakaland. This cultural village is not far from Eshowe and is named after King Shaka of the Zulu Kingdom.
Eshowe Guesthouse
Set in a large tranquil garden adjacent to the Dlinza Forest and a stone's throw away from the Dlinza Forest Aerial Boardwalk, Eshowe Guesthouse offers three comfortable serviced suites - each with their own entrance, covered parking, courtyard and tv. Guests have use of a fully-equipped kitchen and dining room to prepare their meals or can take the B&B option.
Relax and enjoy the sounds of the forest around a sparkling pool and barbecue area.
ESHOWE GUESTHOUSE
3 Oftebro St ,
Eshowe,
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Contact: Annette Goosen
Tel: 035 474 2362
Cell: 082 823 5627
Email: dlinza@telkomsa.net