The Oribi Gorge Area
A short 15-kilometer drive inland from Port Shepstone and the magnificent Oribi Gorge awaits you. It is perfect for a day visit, a weekend, or even longer. The 365 million-year-old sand and limestone cliffs majestically rising above part of the Kaapvaal Craton that is over 1000 million years old are nothing but awe-inspiring.
Teeming with wildlife, you can look forward to spotting various species of small antelope, the rare Samango Monkey, and you might even catch a glimpse of a leopard. The abundance of bird life makes this area a bird-lovers paradise, and the cherry on top will be spotting the endangered Cape Vulture colony that nests in the Oribi cliffs.
Surrounded with lush forests and sweeping grassy flatlands, you will be spoiled for choice on what to do. From self-drive game drives to taking on hiking trails or mountain biking, horseback riding, or visiting the various viewing sites overlooking the Gorge. If you are an adrenaline junky and adventure sports are your thing, this is the place to be.
Things to do in the Oribi Gorge Area:
Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve
This Nature Reserve, 21 kilometers from Port Shepstone that is named after the Oribi dwarf antelope, is a true gem. The sandstone cliffs are breath taking and the array of activities on offer will ensure you have a memorable visit.
Oribi Gorge Extreme Adventures
This is for adrenaline junkies or those who always wanted to try something extreme: Take on the highest Gorge Swing in the world, Zipline over the Gorge, the highest abseil, grade 2 – 4 White Water Rapids, an 84-meter suspension bridge, paintball, and various team-building activities. Also on offer is a 4.5-kilometer Zipline and yet another Suspension Bridge.
Leopard Rock Coffee Shop and Viewing Site
Sit down for a delicious home-cooked meal (that just might put your mom’s cooking to shame) while enjoying a birds-eye view of the Gorge. If you are still able to move after that, take a short walk to the Leopard Rock Viewing Site.
Lake Eland Game Reserve
Take a game drive, try their 4×4 routes, hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, paintball, fishing, camping, team building, conference facilities, or get married in the rustic chapel. The 4.5 kilometer Zipline will get your blood pumping; walk the 80-meter Suspension Bridge or explore the caves.
Oribi Vulture Viewing Hide
Visit this special Viewing Hide to enjoy a golden opportunity to unobtrusively observe a Cape Vulture colony as they feed, mate, nest, and basically get on with their daily lives. It is run by volunteers and can only be visited by appointment.
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