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Groendal Nature Reserve

Park · Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

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The Dog Report

Dog-friendly — not yet confirmed by SitnStay
  • Dogs welcome — per Google
  • Fencing unconfirmed

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Google rating4.4/ 5
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About

Around 30,000 hectares of proclaimed wilderness in the Groot Winterhoek mountains about 10 km from Kariega (Uitenhage), managed by the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency and protecting the Swartkops River catchment. Fynbos, valley bushveld and ravine forest shelter bushbuck, grey rhebok and some 180 bird species, and caves hold protected Khoi-San rock art. Day hikes follow the Blindekloof, Emerald Pool and Dam trails, with a two-day upper route for experienced hikers. Campsites, picnic sites and Rooikrans Lodge are bookable; gates open 08:00 to 16:30.

Good to know

River poolsHiking trailsOvernight trailCampsitesPicnic sitesSelf-catering lodgeBirdwatchingRock art sitesDay visitors welcome

Pet policy

Note from SitnStay: ECPTA publishes no pet policy for this reserve and none of the official pages mention dogs; as a proclaimed wilderness area, confirm with the reserve office on 087 086 2499 before bringing a dog.

Opening hours

  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours

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Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
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Listed as pet-friendly by Google. SitnStay is still confirming — call ahead to be safe.

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