Royal Natal National Park
KwaZulu Natal

Because of the different climate zones, great differences in altitude and a copious supply of water, one finds in the Royal Natal National Park an extreme diversity of plants. So far, more than 2,000 species were registered in the 8,000 hectares nature park, most of them blossom-bearing plants. There are 72 species of ferns alone, among them the huge fern trees typical for the Drakensberg.

The Royal Natal National Park attracts thousands of visitors each year. Most of them come for the hiking. More than 80 kilometres well maintained trails and 25 different routes are available to them. Some routes are easy and well suited for families with children. On a hot summer day, a dip in one of the many clear mountain streams and rock pools is very refreshing.

Left: The rock wall of the Amphitheatre. Top right: Hiking in the Royal Natal National Park. Bottom right: A dip in McKinlay's Pool on the Cascades Walk.

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