The exceptional Kabeljous Nature Reserve is situated near Jeffreys Bay, in the Eastern Cape.
It offers all visitors a pristine 2.5-kilometer coastline complete with forests, wetlands and bushveld. The reserve is a hiker’s haven with various hikes available stretching from three to seven kilometers. There is no wet or dry season, but the high rainfall months are over spring and autumn.
Discover an array of wildlife which includes grysbok, bushbuck, mongoose, caracal, duiker, bush pig and approximately 100 bird species.
Pack a picnic basket and enjoy the splendor that the Kabeljous Nature Reserve has to offer.
The Kabeljous Nature Reserve has a hiking trail of either 3 or 7 kilometers depending on the options you take.
The Reserve is open 24/7 and there are no entry fees on this stage
PLEASE BE CAREFUL WHEN WALKING IN THE RESERVE AND RETRIEVING THE CACHE THAT NO PLANTS OR ANIMALS ARE DAMAGED.
Start
It has two starting points, from the R102 just across the bridge on the northern side of the Kabeljous River you will find a gate directing the way. Alternatively, from the picnic area at the Kabeljous Estuary.
Duration
Depending on what option you choose it can take anything from 3 hours to a whole day.
Rating
Easy
Take with
sunglasses
good walking shoes
insect repellent
refreshments and water
camera
binoculars
Please Note
No dogs
No hunting or fires are allowed in the reserve
No plants or animals may be disturbed or removed
Directions
From Port Elizabeth turn off the N2 on the R102 and drive for +/- 10km where you will find the entry gate before the Kabeljous bridge.
From Jeffreys Bay drive toward Port Elizabeth on the R102 and drive for +/- 1km where you will find the turn off once you have crossed the Kabeljous bridge.
Reference https://showme.co.za/jeffreys-bay/tourism/kabeljous-nature-reserve/