Situated near Port Edward along the border with the Eastern Cape, this reserve protects steep river gorges, scarp forest and a high-biodiversity grassland plateau.
- Habitats: Sandstone cliff faces, riverine forest and coastal scarp forest.
- Key species: Cape Vulture (breeding colonies on cliff faces), Crowned Eagle, Narina Trogon, Trumpeter Hornbill, Forest Buzzard.
- Facilities: A network of marked hiking routes spanning river walks to cliff-top trails.
Full species lists: Leisure Bay Bird Checklist (PDF) · eBird – Mpenjati Nature Reserve · eBird – Port Edward
Location
Port Edward, South Coast, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa