Southern Camping Southern Camping

Highover – Nature, Camping & Local Attractions in KwaZulu Natal

Experience Highover – camping, nature, and scenic adventures in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.

Browse KwaZulu Natal Contact us
Southern Camping

Highover

South Africa - KwaZulu Natal

About Highover Camping

Set in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa near Richmond, Highover is a well-appointed caravan park and campsite. Guests can enjoy canoeing, fishing, and birdwatching during their stay. Nearby attractions include Hella Hella outdoor center, Qunu Lodge Trails.

Contact Info

Accommodation

  • Camping Allowed: Caravans & tents
  • Caravan Allowed: Yes
  • Caravan Requirements: Standard caravan
  • Ground Cover: Grass & some have sand
  • Self Catering: Yes
  • Shade: Most have shade
  • Sites Available: 20
  • Tents Allowed: Yes

Facilities

  • Braai Grill: Yes
  • Cellphone reception: Vodacom only
  • Credit Cards welcome: No facility
  • Freezer: Yes
  • Fridge: Yes
  • Washing up: Yes

Directions and Road Condition

  • Access Road: Gravel road
  • Closest Town: Richmond
  • Directions to campsite: Travel to Richmond along the R56. Drive straight through the town along the main street – Shepstone Street. Cross the Illovo river at the bottom end of the town and 800 metres further on take the tar road on the left signposted – Hella Hella 22. Travel on tar for 14km and then continue on the gravel road down into the valley. Travel on gravel for 8km to the Mkomazi (Umkomaas) River, cross the river and drive 2km up the foot of the pass. The Highover gate is on the left, enter and Reception is 50 metres beyond the gate.
  • Distance to Town: 25 km
  • GPS Campsite: S 29.914911 E 30.095478
  • GPS - Office: S 29.913567 E 30.089049
  • Trailer Required: Standard trailer
  • Vehicle: Sedan

Ablution

  • Showers: Hot shower
  • Toilets: Flush toilets

Activities

  • Bird Watching: Yes
  • Canoeing: Yes
  • Fishing: River
  • Hiking: Day hikes
  • Mountain Biking: Gravel roads & jeeptracks
  • Nature Drives: Yes
  • Other Activities: Tubing & white water rafting when river levels are suitable
  • Swimming: River and pools

Comments, Rules and Notes

  • Articles: Getaway, November 2004, p 86 - 92 Getaway, December 2006, p 35 Getaway, January 2005, p 60 -62 Country Life, April 2009, p 46-49 The South African Paddler, April/May 2005, p 26-30
  • Comments: Highover is a private game farm and is a RSA Natural Heritage site (#44). It is home to a number of endangered species and is a birding hot spot. Campsites are on small river plain on the banks of the Mkomazi River with towering cliffs and mountains forming the river valley. The sites are separated by indigenous trees and bush making them private and sheltered. The sites vary in size from those that can accommodate two caravans as well as extra tents, to those that suit two tents only. Impala, bushbuck, ostriches, zebra , the occasional warthog and samango monkey frequent the campsite. Nocturnal animals include genets, porcupines and bush-babies – as well as plenty of bats. Bird life is abundant – including cuckoos, trogons, flycatchers and shrikes.
  • Additional Comments: Campsite on a farm
  • Special rules: Be considerate towards other campers & animal life in the camp, mainly antelope.

Nearby Attractions & Points of Interest

  • Hella Hella outdoor center

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,3 (109 reviews)
    Less than 1 km from camp
    View on Google Maps

  • Qunu Lodge Trails

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 5 (5 reviews)
    11,4 km from camp
    View on Google Maps

  • Cloud Mountain Backpackers S.A

    tourist attraction, campground, park, lodging, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 1 (1 reviews)
    15,9 km from camp
    View on Google Maps

  • Minerva Museum and Nature Reserve

    museum, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,3 (9 reviews)
    15,9 km from camp
    View on Google Maps

  • Richmond Tourism Organisation - Natural Heritage & Scout Centre

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    18,0 km from camp
    View on Google Maps

  • Buddhist Retreat Centre (BRC Ixopo)

    tourist attraction, park, place of worship, health, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,8 (215 reviews)
    21,6 km from camp
    View on Google Maps

  • Ixopo Tourism Association - Ixopo

    tourist attraction, travel agency, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 5 (1 reviews)
    26,4 km from camp
    View on Google Maps

  • Paton's Country Railway

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 1 (2 reviews)
    27,0 km from camp
    View on Google Maps

  • Qalakahle Lodge Mpophomeni

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 5 (1 reviews)
    39,3 km from camp
    View on Google Maps

  • Glencall Cowboys

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    39,5 km from camp
    View on Google Maps

  • Bisley Valley Nature Reserve

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,2 (412 reviews)
    40,8 km from camp
    View on Google Maps

  • Hot Air Ballooning SA, Tala Valley

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,6 (12 reviews)
    40,8 km from camp
    View on Google Maps

  • Pietermaritzburg Model Engineering Society

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,7 (94 reviews)
    41,5 km from camp
    View on Google Maps

  • KZN National Botanical Garden (PMB)

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,4 (2033 reviews)
    41,9 km from camp
    View on Google Maps

  • Mahatma Gandhi Train incident

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,9 (11 reviews)
    42,9 km from camp
    View on Google Maps

  • Asante Love

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    43,0 km from camp
    View on Google Maps

  • Alexandra Park

    park, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 3,7 (749 reviews)
    43,5 km from camp
    View on Google Maps

  • Tatham Art Gallery

    art gallery, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,5 (239 reviews)
    44,3 km from camp
    View on Google Maps

  • Golden Horse Casino & Hotel

    casino, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,2 (5601 reviews)
    44,6 km from camp
    View on Google Maps

  • Msunduzi-Voortrekker Museum

    tourist attraction, museum, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,2 (80 reviews)
    44,8 km from camp
    View on Google Maps

Nearby Campsites

Going Off-Grid?

No mains power at this site? A solar setup keeps your caravan or tent camp running anywhere.

Solar Power Guide — inverters, batteries & off-grid systems →
© Southern Camping — All rights reserved.
Privacy Terms