Over 200 bird species have been sighted within the reserve including Narina Trogon, Grey Waxbill, Spotted Thrush, Cinnamon Dove, Green Coucal, Black Sparrowhawk, African Goshawk, Green Twinspot and many others. The reserve is considered one the best places in the Durban region to observe white-eared barbet, green malkoha and the elusive lemon dove.
Black Sparrowhawk
African Goshawk
The wildlife can be best be seen by exploring the 13 km of trails that traverse the reserve. which includes a specially designed pathway for physically disabled and sight-impaired visitors. This trail leads to a portion of forest which allows for relatively easy viewing of game and birdlife, without having to travel through the reserve too much. There is also a 10 km mountain biking trail, which proves to somewhat of a challenge in some parts. The reserve also has a number of scenic picnic sites, which are often visited by the zebra and other animals.
The reserve is open between the hours of 6:00am - 18:00pm. An entrance fee is charged at the entrance gate where visitors can obtain maps and plant and animal lists from the field ranger.