Palmiet Nature Reserve

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Edgecliff Rd, Dawncrest, Westville, 3629
Added by Jopie, at 27 December 2016

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• Sajayen Moodley

  04 April 2018

  I really like this place. I frequent this place very often. The trails range from moderate to slightly difficult. The river runs along most of the trails and I definitely enjoy the boulder hopping on the river a lot.
  The trails are moderate in distance with one being very long (about 2.5km one way) and a very short one. Do prepare to get your feet wet as in the summer the river flows not a lot where you won't be able to cross but just enough that it's nigh impossible to cross without stepping in the water.
  However I must voice my discontent at how the park managers have neglected to clean the river after the heavy rains and flood we had the year before. Most of it is gone but along some parts, bits of rubbish that was washed onto the river banks still remain. If not for this, I would've given Palmiet 5 stars.
  
  Bonus: the toilets are really clean and private. Not forgetting the big thatch roof structure which is great for hosting events.

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• Rorke Shirley

  22 February 2018

  Great natural area in the heart of Westville

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• Shezaad Motala

  10 December 2017

  Beautiful hideout / getaway on our doorstep. Hidden local treasure. Not enough exposure given to this gem.

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• Cay Hickson

  29 September 2017

  I'm sad when I see people leaving litter here, and some industrial waste from Pinetown and New Germany runs into our beautiful river. But thankfully there is a pretty pond with fish, and lots of different varieties of frogs, chameleons, dassies, birds and a great walk through the forest to some small waterfalls. Even duiker and bush buck to be seen if your're very fortunate.

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• Dirk Schutte

  21 August 2017

  Very pleasant place. Bring the charcoal and meat.

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• Gabie Africa

  13 August 2017

  Lovely place for a braai, friendly and helpful staff

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• Jan-Harm Schutte

  20 June 2017

  Surprising little gem in the middle of Westville.

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• Mohammad Asim Siddiqi

  15 June 2017

  Cut-off from the world and water fall, flowing water, serene and quiet. Good braai facilities and safe. Free entrance. Visitors can hike, not much place for running, or doing others activities than relaxing only. no jungle gym for kids.. but a place to visit for sure.

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• Chris Van Rensburg

  05 March 2017

  Beautiful, especially when walking down the riverbed. Lots of fun with the family.

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• Dawn Williams

  28 February 2017

  In this world where everything costs so much, it's refreshing to enjoy a safe and beautiful free walking trail in the bush. Very clean and patrolled by the parks board.

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• Josh Reid

  03 January 2017

  Very well maintained trails that are hardly used by the public (free access)

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