Are dogs allowed at Krantzkloof Nature Reserve?

Dogs are not allowed at Krantzkloof Nature Reserve.

What does Krantzkloof Nature Reserve cost?

Entry is listed from R70. Confirm current pricing with the reserve or operator, as fees change.

When is Krantzkloof Nature Reserve open?

Enter 06:00–13:00, leave by 18:00. Open 365 days including public holidays; gorge-bottom trails stay closed in rain.

Where do you park for Krantzkloof Nature Reserve?

Kloof Falls Road entrance only (152 Kloof Falls Road, Kloof). No parking on the road verge — visitors parked outside are not admitted.

Kloof, Durban · KwaZulu-Natal

Krantzkloof Nature Reserve

FeeR70
HoursEnter 06:00–13:00, leave by 18:00. Open 365 days including public holidays; gorge-bottom trails stay closed in rain.
DogsNot allowed
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Misty green hills and valleys of KwaZulu-Natal at dusk — Durban region · representative photograph, not this specific trail

Krantzkloof Nature Reserve in Kloof is an Ezemvelo-managed gorge reserve with self-guided walks, viewpoints and waterfalls. Official site (kknr.org.za): enter 06:00–13:00, leave by 18:00. No bookings and no reserved space. Adults (12+) R70, children under 12 R35 — fee effective 1 July 2025. Card or Ezemvelo Rhino Card only; cash and SANParks Wild Card are not accepted. Entry is via the Kloof Falls Road gate only. Parking and picnic space are limited; parking on the road verge is not permitted. Open 365 days including public holidays, but access can close on wet days and gorge-bottom trails stay closed in rain. Walks use colour-coded markers — use the live online map; printed maps are outdated. No dogs or other pets. No bicycles. No alcohol. No overnight stays. Emergency number on the official page: 031 941 4070. Enquiries go through the website form, not the phone. Address: 152 Kloof Falls Road, Kloof 3640.

Hiking in Kloof

Hiking in Kloof on this listing is Krantzkloof Nature Reserve. Official entry is via Kloof Falls Road only, 06:00–13:00, leave by 18:00. Adults R70, children R35. Card or Ezemvelo Rhino Card — not cash, not a SANParks Wild Card. No pets. The Durban metro comparison sits on the Durban hub.

Questions

Are dogs allowed at Krantzkloof Nature Reserve?: Dogs are not allowed at Krantzkloof Nature Reserve.
What does Krantzkloof Nature Reserve cost?: Entry is listed from R70. Confirm current pricing with the reserve or operator, as fees change.
When is Krantzkloof Nature Reserve open?: Enter 06:00–13:00, leave by 18:00. Open 365 days including public holidays; gorge-bottom trails stay closed in rain.
Where do you park for Krantzkloof Nature Reserve?: Kloof Falls Road entrance only (152 Kloof Falls Road, Kloof). No parking on the road verge — visitors parked outside are not admitted.
Where is hiking in Kloof?: Hiking in Kloof on this listing is Krantzkloof Nature Reserve. Official entry is via Kloof Falls Road only, 06:00–13:00, leave by 18:00. Adults R70, children R35. Card or Ezemvelo Rhino Card — not cash, not a SANParks Wild Card. No pets. Compare the metro list on the Durban hub.

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Nearby on the map

From this pin: Giba Gorge Nature Reserve 8.5 km; Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve 18 km; Wild 5 Adventures, Oribi Gorge 113 km; Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve 120 km.

Giba Gorge Nature Reserve

Hillcrest, Durban · 8.5 km away

Free eThekwini / volunteer reserve near Hillcrest. Official walks: Giba Track ~3km, Ukhozi loop off that track, Ndabushe to McIntosh Falls ~4km each way. Dogs on a lead. Not the paid Giba Gorge MTB Park.

Dogs OK
Free entry

Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve

Yellowwood Park, Durban · 18 km away

Ezemvelo reserve in Yellowwood Park. Archived reserve page: about 13km of nature walks, a path for visitors with disabilities, a picnic site and a roughly 10km mountain-bike trail. Confirm the live fee at the gate.

Wild 5 Adventures, Oribi Gorge

Durban · 113 km away

Private Oribi Gorge Hotel / Wild 5 gate: official view-sites and suspension bridge adults R40 (pensioners and children 6–12 R30, under 5 free). Hiking included. Not the Ezemvelo nature reserve.

Out of season Wednesday–Sunday 08:30–16:30. In season, school holidays and public holidays daily 08:30–16:30.

Entry from R40

Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve

Durban · 120 km away

Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife reserve inland from Port Shepstone: day visits and booked overnight huts, chalets and campsites. Confirm the live conservation fee on the official tariffs PDF. Not the Oribi Gorge Hotel or Wild 5 Adventures.

Hike at your own risk. Trail conditions change — weather, fire damage, water crossings and rockfalls can make a route unsafe with little or no notice. Distance, difficulty and other details here are compiled from public sources and may be outdated. Always verify current conditions with the relevant park or reserve authority before setting out, and hike within your own ability.