Green Corridors, the NPO that cares for the glorious green spaces around Durban, offers some exceptional picnic sites and tourism experiences, all easily accessible for a socially distanced outdoor gathering with a host of activities during the Festive Season.<\/p>\n
Whether it is self-drive or fully guided on the Green Corridors Shuttle Bus, these are wide-open spaces to relax, play, adventure and have loads of fun \u2013 they\u2019re ideal for the whole family, and only a short distance from Durban\u2019s CBD.<\/p>\n
These wonderful sites are not only perfect for day visits, but camping, too, is available. There is also the unique Green Corridors\u2019 pop-up camping option that is stress free\u2026and includes everything you need for a \u201cglamping weekend\u201d tents, stretcher, camp shower, catering tent and other equipment (with catering or self catering options).<\/p>\n
ENANDA ADVENTURES<\/strong><\/p>\n eNanda Adventure Park on the beautiful Inanda Dam has the prettiest picnic site and an adrenaline-inducing pump bike track. The site offers guided mountain biking, birding excursions, hiking trails and canoeing.\u00a0 A lovely shaded lawn overlooks the dam where you can launch canoes to explore the waterways.<\/p>\n eNanda Adventures offers camping right on the water’s edge, as well as cabins. Boat launching permits can be also issued on behalf of Msinsi Holdings (which manages the dam), ideal for those wishing to launch here.<\/p>\n MNINI DAM<\/strong><\/p>\n Mnini Dam, south of Durban in the quiet, picturesque uMgababa area offers two superb sites for picnics, canoeing, fishing (large-mouth bass, tilapia) and some spectacular birding, hiking and MTB trails.<\/p>\n The two tourism sites are Thulas\u2019 Adventures, which also hosts pop- up camps, with or without catering), right on the water\u2019s edge, and you enjoy guided nature and birding hikes, as well as cycle tours. The Mnini Dam Tourist Resort is tailormade for picnics, boat launching, fishing, birding, and hiking, with campsites and en-suite rooms available for hire as well as a well stocked bar and restaurant.<\/p>\n MQEKU PICNIC SITE<\/strong><\/p>\n Mqeku picnic site in the exquisite Valley of 1000 Hills has a unique \u2018bum-slide\u2019 on its river, a sparkling clean tributary into the Umgeni. This crazy, fun slide ends in a serenely calm pool, where you can simply float on a tube. There are excellent walking trails here, and the local community will welcome you warmly, and take care of your every need. Braai facilities and camping are available.<\/p>\n ISITHUMBA<\/strong><\/p>\n Isithumba in the Valley of 1000 Hills is fully kitted out with accommodation, hiking, MTB and cultural tours. Local guides with unparalleled knowledge and story-telling skills will bring to life the culture, rituals and customs of the Zulu people as you tour this quintessential rural Zulu village.<\/p>\n MOLWENI VALLEY<\/strong><\/p>\n Lower Molweni\u00a0 is a short drive into the Valley of 1000 Hills from Hillcrest and is a hikers, birders and nature-lovers paradise. \u00a0there is a network of community-developed nature trails that lead hikers through the spectacular rugged cliffs and forests of the area, just on the outskirts of the Krantzkloof Nature Reserve. This reserve is a biodiversity treasure trove including 50 mammals, 253 bird, 35 reptiles, 150 butterflies, 273 tree and over 1500 plant species. Visit the Philangethemba Impact site with K&X Caf\u00e9 and Ibongezi Crafters.<\/p>\n GREEN HUB<\/strong><\/p>\n The GreenHub at Durban\u2019s Blue Lagoon \u2013 offers some amazing eco-tourism activities \u2013 birding, hiking, canoeing and a visit to the fascinating Ezemvelo Beachwood Mangroves (on selected days).<\/p>\n SHUTTLES OFFERED TO VARIOUS SITES<\/strong><\/p>\n Green Corridors sites and tourism experiences are so easily accessible. The ultimate convenience is to hop on a \u00a0Green Corridors Shuttle Bus, which leaves from \u00a0Durban\u2019s GreenHub on the Umgeni River (near Blue Lagoon) and takes guests on the following excursions:<\/p>\n The Shuttle Bus transport, guides and any entrance fees are included in the R400 per person – minimum of four persons for the tour to run.<\/p>\n All sites have a nominal entrance fee – camping and activity fees vary from site to site, helping to drive the local tourism economy in these areas.<\/p>\n Bookings are essential and can easily be made on +27 (31) 322 6026 or email frontdesk@greencorridors.africa<\/a><\/p>\n\n