Leisure Boating — December 2017

14 Leisure Boating December 2017

GEM OF THE MONTH

WHERE NATURE BREATHES LIFE INTO THE SOUL

NAGLE DAM &

GAME RESERVE

N

agle Dam and Game Reserve

is set in the Valley of a

Thousand Hills and is located

about an hour from Durban

and Pietermaritzburg. This beautifully

scenic area offers excellent fishing

opportunities, kayaking and canoeing,

nature trails, lots of water sports and

game viewing. Nagle Dam is fed by the

uMngeni River, which also feeds the

Midmar Dam and the Inanda Dam.

Game viewing should be on your “to do”

list as you will get to see giraffe, eland,

buffalo, herons, zebra, impala, duiker

and antelope. If birding is on your list,

then don’t forget to bring along your

binoculars as you will spot spoonbills and

sparrowhawks, among numerous others.

The dam also offers excellent bass fishing

and houses a fish hatchery that offers

booked guided tours.

There is a fully equipped conference

centre offering accommodation for up to

18 guests, offering the perfect opportunity

to host a team building event for your

company or host a workshop.

All accommodation at the dam offers

braai facilities and is self-catering. If

you really want to relax, opt for the fully

catered option when you book and put

your feet up and let others do the work

for you.

An onsite café offers basics such as

snacks, drinks and wood. Extra beds

are available on request for any of the

accommodation options.