Royal Natal National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
a provincial park (despite the name) in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
About Royal Natal National Park
Best time to visit is in late summer (March to May) when all the rivers are full, the air is crystal clear and vegetation is lush and green. The park was established in 1916, but only received its current name in 1947 after the British Royal Family visited there in May that year. Despite its name, it is not a South African National Park and is administered as a provincial park by KwaZulu-Natal Parks rather than SANParks. Bushbuck and baboons are common. Other animal that may be encountered are Rock Dassies, Otters, Mountain Reedbuck, Duiker and Black-backed Jackal. The only animal that poses any real danger to humans are the baboons and contact with them should be avoided while hiking. Rainy season is between October and March, mostly as short lived afternoon thundershowers. There is a pos
Top Attractions in Royal Natal National Park
Explore the best things to see and do in Royal Natal National Park:
- ★Cascades
- ★Devil's Hoek Valley
- ★Fairy Glen
- ★Mudslide
- ★Policeman's Helmet
- ★Sentinel/Tugela Falls Walk
- ★The Amphitheatre
- ★The Cascades
Where to Stay in Royal Natal National Park
- 🏨Mahai Camp Site
- 🏨Rugged Glen
- 🏨Thendele Lodge
- 🏨Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge
Royal Natal National Park Travel Guide Sections
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