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Oribi Flats

Location of Oribi Flats in South Africa.

Situated 20 kilometres outside Port Shepstone in KwaZulu Natal this small rural town is nestled quietly

between the hills and the sub-tropical forest- that the province on the East Coast has to offer.

Oribi Flats- named after the sprightly little antelope that witnessed the first people to make use of the fertile plateau (Norwegians) at the end of the 19^th century has become known for combining natural resources and adventure sports to the perfect extend. This rural area can surely be seen as a great example of unspoiled natural beauty and should be a visiting point for every nature-lover and extreme-sport fan at heart.

Oribi Flats also plays home to the Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve. This reserve has leopard, baboons, small antelope and spectacular bird species including the Fisherman’s eagle to offer. The reserve also has breath taking camera points that will please ever photographer’s wildest imaginations.

Oribi Antelope

Baboon's

The Fisherman's Eagle

The area is also the main entrance point to the Oribi Gorge Wild 5 Adventures. These adventures include abseiling down the Gorge slopes, hiking trails, white river rafting, specially designed 4x4 routes and of course the Oribi Gorge Swing (Highest Bungee Swing in the World). These 5 adventures were specifically created to cater for the adventure-seeker at heart (Adrenalin-junkies unite!). The Oribi Gorge Bungee Swing also has special facilities were photos and DVD’s are taken of you will participating in the Bungee Swing. This nature reserve also has short distance walking trails through the sub-tropical forest in the region and fishing is also a possibility for that Sunday afternoon get away, a river runs through the Reserve. The Oribi Flats has great and affordable accommodation that includes the 3 star graded Oribi Gorge Hotel and is accessible for any vehicle using the main roads.