Diverse Landscape
Ithala is one of KwaZulu-Natal's lesser-known game reserves. It is also a place of diverse landscape and abundant game - elephants, rhinos, buffaloes and leopards amongst other game.
So it's rather surprising that you're allowed to walk anywhere. Formal walks, on your own or with a game guide, start near the main Ntshondwe Rest Camp. Although there are leopards, the absence of lions means the park authorities allow you to walk just about anywhere you want. There is, however, an abundance of game to consider.
Elephants and buffaloes usually stick to the wooded area along the Pongola River, so give that area a miss or you could end up losing more than just your veldskoene.
By David Bristow
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