How much is Lake Eland Game Reserve?

The official site lists a day-visitor entrance fee of R85 per adult and R65 per child under 12. Hiking, picnic sites, the 80m suspension bridge, self game drive and 4x4 tracks are described as part of that day visit. Zipline, horse rides and other extras are priced separately — confirm those on lakeeland.co.za.

Can you hike at Lake Eland?

Yes. The official walking page says hiking is the day-visitor fee only and you bring your own gear. We do not invent a kilometre or colour-coded trail table. Gates 07:00–17:00 daily. No pets.

Is Lake Eland the same as Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve?

No. Lake Eland is a private reserve. Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve is Ezemvelo. Wild 5 Adventures at Oribi Gorge Hotel is a third gate, with its own R40 view-site ticket.

Lake Eland Game Reserve

Lake Eland is the private reserve next to the gorge, not Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve and not Wild 5. Listing: Lake Eland Game Reserve.

Hours: Gates 07:00–17:00 daily. Restaurant 07:30–16:00.
Fee: R85
Dogs: Not allowed
Parking: Inside the reserve after the day-visitor gate. Official site: lakeeland.co.za.
Phone: 039 687 0395

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Official day visit

From lakeeland.co.za: gates 07:00–17:00 daily. Day visitor R85 adults, R65 children under 12. No pets. Restaurant 07:30–16:00. Phone 039 687 0395 or 083 257 9468.

The home page lists an 80m suspension bridge, self game drive, hiking, picnic sites, mountain-bike trails and a licensed restaurant. The walking page says hiking is the day-visitor fee only — bring your own gear. We do not invent trail names or kilometres. 4x4 tracks are listed as included in the R85 day fee on the 4x4 page.

Not the other Oribi gates

Ezemvelo’s reserve is a conservation-fee park with booked overnight huts. Wild 5 / Oribi Gorge Hotel sells a separate R40 view-site ticket and a paid swing. Lake Eland is the private game-reserve day. Compare all three on the Oribi Gorge guide.

Official pages

Other South Coast / Durban days: Oribi Gorge, Krantzkloof, hiking trails in Durban. Run this reserve or another Oribi-area walk? Ask about a featured slot from R1 990 a year, or get listed free.

Questions

How much is Lake Eland Game Reserve?: The official site lists a day-visitor entrance fee of R85 per adult and R65 per child under 12. Hiking, picnic sites, the 80m suspension bridge, self game drive and 4x4 tracks are described as part of that day visit. Zipline, horse rides and other extras are priced separately — confirm those on lakeeland.co.za.
Can you hike at Lake Eland?: Yes. The official walking page says hiking is the day-visitor fee only and you bring your own gear. We do not invent a kilometre or colour-coded trail table. Gates 07:00–17:00 daily. No pets.
Is Lake Eland the same as Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve?: No. Lake Eland is a private reserve. Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve is Ezemvelo. Wild 5 Adventures at Oribi Gorge Hotel is a third gate, with its own R40 view-site ticket.