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Protected Area Silaka Nature Reserve

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Located in South Africa :: Eastern Cape (Wild Coast)  :: Port St. Johns
Category: Protected Areas :: Protected Area

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The 400ha reserve gets its name from the Silaka River which flows through and forms an estuary for visitors to bathe in. This is a small park managed by the Eastern Cape Park and Tourism Agency. The reserve is situated just 6km from Port St Johns with river running through the forest of the reserve, it experiences evergreen forest which makes it a thriving bird sanctuary, a haven for sighting of the Knysna Turaco, Cinnamon Dove, Half-Collared Kingfisher and Grey Cuckooshrike among other species. (Jun-15)

Contact
Address :  Eastern Cape, South Africa
Contact :  Reserve Information Office
Contact 2 :  Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency
Tel :  +27(0)47 564 1177
Tel2 :  +27(0)43 705 4400
Cell :  +27(0)71 607 6690
Email :  Click Here
Host Website :  Click Here

Directions

Follow the tar road from Port St Johns towards the beach and look out for the sign to Second Beach / Silaka that turns right. From there follow the signs to the reserve gate.

Time Information
Best Time to Visit :  All Year Round
Reception Opening and Closing Times :  Mon-Thurs: 08:00-16:30; Frid-Sun: 08:00-16:00 (Jun-15)

Destination Information
Tourist Information Office Lodging Camping Restaurant
Tourist Information Telephone :  +27(0)47 564 1177

Activities
Game Viewing Hiking Trails
Picnics
Game to View :  Blue duiker. Bushbuck. Burchell’s zebra. Cape clawless Otters. Rock rabbits.
Notes on Activities :  (Some activities may be offered nearby).

Travelling Information
Closest Town :  Port St Johns

Self Drive Access :  Yes
Vehicle Type :  2X4WD&4WD

ACCOMMODATION:
There are chalets/ bungalows with comfortable linen and fully equipped self catering kitchen and electricity within the nature reserve. (Jun-15)

OTHER:
Health care facilities, Police, Restaurants, Doctors, Banks, Shops and vehicle repairs services are available in the nearby town of Port St Johns. (Jun-15).

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