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Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve

South Africa
Ranked #39 of 118 attractions in KwaZulu-Natal
4.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Kerry, Ireland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2012

I had booked into the Oribi Gorge Hotel for a week whilst I was visiting nearby Murchison Hospital as it convenient and was the only accommodation in the area offering Full Board. I was concerned reading previous reviews of the hotel but my fears were unfounded. Yes, the hotel appears a little tired but our rooms were spacious, clean, with... More

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melton Mowbray UK
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 24, 2009

The Oribi gorge nature reserve is indeed everything people say about it. But the Oribi Gorge Hotel is another matter!. My wife and I stayed there for two nights in September this year. The approach to the hotel is impressive, as is the hotel from the outside, even the reception area looks good. But as we were shown to our... More

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 10, 2009

A must do if you are near (or South of) Durban. Under publicised area (maybe no bad thing). Excellent views and Leopards Cafe well worth a visit for the setting. Also visit the nearby game reserve which has the wooden bridge etc. All inexpensive Alan & Lil More

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Orinda
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2007
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If you have 1/2 to full day and are within an hour drive of Oribi Gorge it's definitely worth the trip. The scenery is beautiful with lots of photo opportunities. We entered the park and though the sign said the office was to our left it didn't say we needed to pay there. So we just kept on driving into... More

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Durban, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 22, 2005
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Oribi Gorge is a truly spectacular tourist destination, that is often overlooked because it does not get the exposure it deserves. Possibly because most tourists only think of visiting the beaches along the Kwazulu Natal South Coast. Our family stopped off at the Oribi Gorge Hotel on our way back home recently, and were really impressed with this hidden gem.... More

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Erlangen, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012
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Schwelm
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2011
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Berlin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 6, 2010
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