The Wildebeest's guide to South Africa
Royal Natal National Park
Afrikaans name: Royal Natal Nasionale Park
Beautiful scenery in Royal Natal National Park
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KwaZulu-Natal
The beautiful mountain scenery at Royal Natal National Park has made it famous all round the world. The highlight is the Amphitheatre which features the second highest waterfall in the world as the Tugela River falls 500 metres over the cliffs.
The park was proclaimed in 1916 and is over 8,000 hectares in extent.
There is a lot to do at Royal Natal with hiking being the most popular. Climbing, trout fishing, horse riding and even swimming are also popular.
The park features a variety of hutted accommodation at Thendele Resort. The view of the amphitheatre from this camp is worth the trip alone.
The Royal Natal National Park hosed members of the Royal family in 1947. Queen Elizabeth II, then a princess, celebrated her 21st birthday in the hotel in the park. Sadly the hotel has fallen into disuse and been badly vandalised.
Mammals of Royal Natal National Park
Please note that this is only a guide and, while we have made every effort to be accurate, we can't be held responsible for any errors.
Common Duiker
Grey Rhebuck
Wild Cat
References and further reading
Wild Issue 47 - Author: - Published: 2019 - Page: 42Wild Issue 47 - Author: - Published: 2019 - Page: 39
Wild Issue 32 - Author: - Published: 2015 - Page: 74
Where to Watch Birds in Southern Africa - Author: A. Berruti and J.C. Sinclair - Published: 1983 - Page: 173
Wild Issue 19 - Author: - Published: 2012 - Page: 50
Where to see Birds in KwaZulu-Natal - Author: Bennett and Herbert - Published: 1995 - Page: 69
Where to see Birds in Natal - Author: Gordon Bennett - Published: 1989 - Page: 24
Southern Africa from the Highway - Author: AA RSA - Published: 1991 - Page: 74
Southern Africa from the Highway - Author: AA RSA - Published: 1991 - Page: 76
The Pictorial Motoring Atlas of South Africa - Author: Maxwell Leigh - Published: 1987 - Page: 121
Road Tripping South Africa - Author: MapStudio - Published: 2014 - Page: 125
Readers Digest Illustrated Guide to the Game Parks and Nature Reserves of Southe - Author: Editor - Alan Duggan - Published: 1991 - Page: 133
Readers Digest Illustrated Guide to the Game Parks and Nature Reserves of Southe - Author: Editor - Alan Duggan - Published: 1991 - Page: 132
Hit the Road - 2nd Edition - Author: MapStudio - Published: 2018 - Page: 190
Places to Visit in Southern Africa - Author: AA RSA - Published: 1995 - Page: 151
Readers Digest Illustrated Guide to Southern Africa - 4th edition - Author: - Published: 1986 - Page: 384
go! - Issue 124 - Author: - Published: 2016 - Page: 44
Chris and Tilde Stuarts Guide to Southern African Game and Nature Reserves - Author: Chris and Tilde Stuart - Published: 1989 - Page: 132
Conollys Guide to Southern Africa - 2nd edition - Author: Denis Conolly - Published: 1982 - Page: 243
Atlas of National Parks and Reserves of South Africa - Author: Marielle Renssen - Published: 2006 - Page: 64