Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve Guided Walk
Sat Oct 21, 11:00 - Sat Oct 21, 13:00
Beach Mangroves Nature Reserve
ABOUT
Nestled alongside the Umgeni River and a stone's throw away from the city, Beachwood Mangroves is a must for nature lovers. Explore the mangroves on an elevated boardwalk or visit our education center.
On the shoreline, there are sand dunes where creeping plants and pioneer scrub are to be found. There is some birdlife, including the Mangrove Kingfisher, Curlew and Water Dikkop. The Natal Nightjar may sometimes be heard. With the help of Lions International, a boardwalk has been built over the channels to gain access
You can also expect to encounter the strange mudskippers - fish that use their pectoral fins to either skim over the water or to propel themselves across the mud. There are also thousands of fiddler crabs with their single large claw and an assortment of molluscs. There are three trails in the reserve, taking the visitors to the bird hide and to the swamp, where waders come to feed.
Details of the event:
Time:
11am
Place: Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve
Distance: 2-3km
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: R150pp
(FREE FOR ALL WHO JOIN OUR BEACH CLEAN UP CAMPAIGN FROM 8-11AM)
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes, a hat, water/cold drink.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE NEED MIN 15 BOOKINGS TO GO AHEAD WITH THIS EVENT. IF QUOTE IS NOT MET, EVENT WILL BE CANCELLED AND REFUND WILL BE PROCESSED.
NO CREDIT OR REFUND IF YOU ARE A 'NO SHOW'!
PLEASE ALSO NOTE: RAIN OR SHINE, THIS EVENT WILL GO AHEAD AND WILL ONLY BE CANCELLED IF WE HAVE EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS.
