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Igwala Gwala Forest Trail
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Igwala Gwala Forest Trail
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Hiking Trail
in or near
St Lucia
Twitcher's take note! TheIgwala Gwala Forest Trail was established by the honorary KZN officers many years ago.
Igwala is the Zulu name for Purple Crested Turaco.
The trail leads through coastal forest next to the estuary. It is a circular trail on flat ground. Birders should check the ground, mid-stratum and canopy. You can expect White-eared Barbet, Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird, Goldentailed Woodpecker, Scalythroated Honeyguide,
Yellow breasted Apalis, Rudd's Apalis, Green Malkoha, Southern Boubou, Red-capped Robin-chat, Scrub Robin, Grey Waxbill, Green Twinspot and many more.
The trail is about 1.5km and suitable for all ages and fitness levels, even for mothers with prams.
Along with being a renowned birding spot, there are regular sightings of Red Duiker, Tree squirrels, the odd Bushbuck, Vervet Monkeys and
hippos use the trail at night.
The trial connects with a short path leading to the estuary where water birds can be seen.
Need to know? The trail is open to all and no bookings required or fees payable. Should there be a problem KZN Ezemvelo must be contacted. Do watch out for the odd low hanging branch and berthing roots. Wear hats and proper shoes, also insect repellent.
No bikes, motorcycles allowed and dogs must be on leashes to avoid being shot when they chase wild animals. This trail is part of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Address
Most southern part of McKenzie Street. Drive south or turn right at the town entrance, through town past businesses and straight accross a traffic circle (this is a dead-end). Parking and the entrance is at a gravel circular spot to the left of the street.
GPS Latitude:
-28.3839060442605 Longitude:
32.4075865745544
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Trumpeter hornbill
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