Red Desert Nature Reserve

Red Desert Nature Reserve 180 Ha Biodiversity Stewardship Nature Reserve with special vegetation and archaeological heritage. After 1.7 km turn left into Old Pont Rd.
3. Enjoy yourselves.

How to get to the Red Desert:

Directions to the Red Desert
1. From Port Edward robots turn inland onto the Izingolweni Rd.
2. After 1.2 km bear left into Roy Rd (gravel road).
4. Proceed to end of Roy and Maurice Rds.
5. Parking area is near Eden Crest complex and green RDNR sign.
6. You may enter the gate. Adults R35 and children R15 each. Please purchase your entrance tickets online at www.redd

esertnaturereserve.co.za via the Quicket link. You can also pay with a card via Yoco POS card machine at the gate. NB: Entrance to the reserve is entirely at your own risk. Please do not move/remove any plants, rocks or sand material. No dogs and no litter please.

28/07/2026

Today we celebrate World Nature Conservation Day.

World Nature Conservation Day calls for preserving natural resources, protecting biodiversity and adopting more sustainable ways of living.

Key Objectives
▪︎Resource Protection: Safeguard essential elements like clean water, air, soil, flora, and fauna.
▪︎Ecosystem Stability: Promote sustainable development and prevent the extinction of vulnerable plant and animal species.
▪︎Climate Action: Mitigate threats like climate change, deforestation, and plastic pollution.

It is tempting to picture that work happening elsewhere, such as in policy documents, at international forums or in distant wilderness areas. But some of the most important conservation decisions are made much closer to home, on landscapes that many of us drive past without a second glance.

16/07/2026
Its the last few days of the winter school holidays.Why not visit the Red Desert Nature Reserve at Port Edward in KZN.Ac...
16/07/2026

Its the last few days of the winter school holidays.
Why not visit the Red Desert Nature Reserve at Port Edward in KZN.

Activities include:
Archaeological site
Hiking
Birdwatching
Botanising - many plants.
Great views.

Experience the natural landscspe, clear the mind and breath fresh air.

Entrance fee: R50 per adult and R25 for

08/07/2026

Visit the Red Desert Nature Reserve at Port Edward, KZN in South Africa.
Entrance is R50/adult & R25 for under 18's.
www.reddesertnaturereserve.co.za
Graphic design:
📷 Dave Watson

Address

Roy And Maurice Roads
Port Edward
4295

Opening Hours

Monday 06:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 06:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 06:00 - 18:00
Thursday 06:00 - 18:00
Friday 06:00 - 18:00
Saturday 06:00 - 18:00
Sunday 06:00 - 18:00

Telephone

083 631 9331

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