 The WildNet Africa on-line directory of destinations, safaris, products and services available in Africa.THESE DIRECTORY ENTRIES PROVIDE BASIC CONTACT DETAILS ONLY. VISIT THE WEBSITE IF AVAILABLE. THE WILDNET AFRICA HOME PAGE WILL LEAD YOU TO DESTINATIONS AND SERVICES WITH FULL ON-LINE INFORMATION.  DWESA NATURE RESERVEPostal address: PRIVATE BAG X1126, PORT ELIZABETH, 6000, SOUTH AFRICA Tel (International): +27-471-24322 Tel (South Africa): 0471-24322 Fax (International): +27-471-312713 Fax (South Africa): 0471-312713 e-Mail: Web Home Page: Our situation/ areas of operation:EASTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICAOur type of wildlife enterprise:GAME/NATURE RESERVEOur wildlife products and/or services:GAME VIEWING, BIRDING Dwesa Nature Reserve is separated from Cwebe Nature Reserve by the Mbashe River. Although the two reserves are very similar in habitat and vegetation and support many of the same small mammals and birds, Dwesa also contains a number of introduced game species, including red hartebeest, blesbok and blue wildebeest. Crocodiles have been re-introduced to the rivers and buffalo, eland and warthog once again roam the grassland and forest fringes. The birdlife in this 3900-ha reserve includes such rarities as the narina trogon and mangrove kingfisher. Location: Extreme east of province on coast; east of Idutywa. Access: From Idutywa turn right towards Gatyana (formerly Willowvale); at the next signpost to Gatyana take the left fork and follow the signposts south to the reserve. Accommodation: 5 5-bed chalets and 3 4-bed chalets; all have gas refrigerators and stoves. A camping site has 20 stands and ablution facilities. Other facilities: Pathways; fishing within a demarcated zone. Visitors are advised to take all their requirements, including fuel. Open: Throughout the year Opening time: 06h00 to 18h00. |