Latest News:

Dec 2011. Live SABC TV crossing to Palmiet for COP 17
Sep 2011. Suspension Bridge for Palmiet? (watch this space)
Sep 2011 Palmnut Vultures Resident in the Reserve.Read More

The Palmiet Nature Reserve offers:

• Scenery: spectacular cliffs, river, forest and grassland
• Birds and Plants: over 150 bird and 170 tree species
• Trails: 15 km of guided and self guided trails: sunset and night trails
• Environmental education: ecology, iron and stone age cultures
• Recreational: braai and picnic sites ,disabled trail
• Solitude experiences
• Research
• Frank Farrer Hall: environmental friendly community uses and education
• Open 7am to 6 pm
• No biking or canoe trails

  Guided trails – 1st Sunday each month at 8.30am. No charge, but donations towards PNR welcome. Meet at David McLean Drive entrance. Contact: Mike Cottrell 031 2666191 (H) any time.
  Walk in PNR at any time or day.  No charge, but donations to PNR can be made. Call Mike

• (Palmiet Reserve Weather Forecast)

  Other guided trails, including in Zulu, and braai, including breakfast, lunch and sunset with a night trail , charge per head, can be organised.

  Enquiries & bookings: Letty Coskey at PNR 031 2668015, New Germany 031 2628239 or 031 3116717 – leave message.

  Information: Jean Senogles 031 2665240 (H) Or Pat Long 031 2664780

Site Credits:

• Bergtheil Local History Museum Westville for research material and photographs.
• Mike Cottrell for research papers & management plan.
• Clive Read Webmaster.
• Nick Evans for photos and ongoing updates
• ENZA Web Hosting Simple Solutions    www.enza.co.za
  Last updated 23/12/11
  Related Links:

Westville Conservancy
Primates Africa Monkey Help Line
WESSA  Wildlife Society of South Africa
Avianeco Guided Bird Tours

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