Giba Gorge
FREE TO THE PUBLIC
The GGEP is open to the public free of charge. Activities include, walking trails, mountain biking, bird watching or just relaxing and enjoying this tranquil environment.
Giba Gorge Nature Reserve NEWS
The GGEP committee would like to introduce you to Simon Maphumulo.
We have been able to secure the services of Simon to assist with the management of our Giba Gorge conservancy team on a part-time basis.
Born in the Table Mountain rural area in the early 70’s, Simon had to drop out of education, and find work as a casual gardener in the Durban outskirts. Here he found his passion for nature and the environment.
Later after matriculating, he went on to study nature conservation, landscapes and horticulture; then environmental vegetation management with UNISA. This was followed by a time at the Cedara Agricultural College and then with Sugarcane Research Institute. He worked for Agrical Seeds, then the Wildlife Society of SA and went on to establish and chair the first Organised Conservancy from PDC, the Kwa-Ximba Conservancy, where he initiated dialog with traditional leadership and local businesses on conserving nature. He now owns the Landscaping Business Msenge Environmental Landscapes, and he is an executive member of Kloof and Kwa-Conservancy.
We are privileged to have a person with Simon’s capability and experience assisting the Giba Gorge Nature Reserve
FIRE SEASON
Cutting of fire-breaks in preparation for the fire season has commenced - April 2025. More details on the fire plan for 2025 to follow.
We remind members of the public that dogs must be kept on a lead at all times. Off-lead dogs have been "caught"on the camera traps in the reserve. If this continues, all dogs may be banned. Please encourage fellow hikers and dog-lovers to keep animals on lead!
Littering and defacement of trees, rock walls etc is an offense. Peaceful and considerate use of this wonderful family facility is encouraged, taking into consideration the residents that border the reserve.
Queries or suggestions may be sent to the Giba committee at ggepemail@gmail.com or via our form on the CONTACT page.
Giba Gorge
Nature Reserve
Is home to a unique complement of rare and threatened ecosystems with an impressive list of animals and plants. The towering slopes, cliffs and gorges were once home to Stone Age people, evidence of which has been unearthed at the Umhlatuzana Rock Shelter.
The Giba Gorge Nature Reserve is a community based initiative which is run by volunteers in conjunction with the eThekwini Municipality. In order to sustain this reserve in terms of alien plant eradication and bridge/trail maintenance we would welcome any financial support from members of the public using this facility.
A zapper code is available at the reserve entrance and in the St Helier Road security guard’s hut.
Queries or suggestions may be sent to the Giba committee via our form on the CONTACT page.
To donate to Giba Gorge Nature reserve, please use Zapper
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