The orange-red cliffs of Kloof Gorge are made of erosion-resistant Natal Group sandstone; iron oxide gives them their colour. Destinations in Kloof include Kloof Gorge, various trails and viewpoints, and Memorial Park. The hiking trails vary in length, route and destination. Kloof Gorge is part of Krantzkloof Nature Reserve.

Hiking Trails and Viewpoints

A 1.5 km trail leads from the cul-de-sac at the end of Cambrium Drive into the Edgecliff Conservation Area. Cambrium Drive branches off Jerome Drive. From Peace Road, a network of trails continues for 500 metres, passing through and alongside Kloof Golf Course to the cliff edge. It offers views of Glenholm Gorge and continues to the Motala-Peace Road Grasslands.

At the end of Haygarth Road, the Nkonka Trust has about 8 km of hiking trails. There are also west-facing viewpoints there. With about 8 km of trails, the network at the Nkonka Trust covers considerably more ground than the single 1.5 km trail into the Edgecliff Conservation Area.

Gorge and Trail Profile

The walk to the waterfall leads to Ronaldskloof Stream. The route includes a steep descent to the stream, a relatively flat stretch alongside it, and a short but steep climb back to Cliffview. Check local access conditions for the trails described before visiting.

Those interested in climbing will find several popular climbing areas in Krantzkloof Nature Reserve.

Memorial Park: Wildlife and Local History

Memorial Park in Kloof is a green community space used throughout the day by people of all ages. The park is home to, among others, a nesting pair of hammerkops, a water monitor, a genet and thick-billed weavers. Various bats, snakes, eels, fish, crabs and toads are also found in the park, including the Natal tree frog (Leptopelis natalensis), as well as butterflies, moths and dragonflies. Its wildlife ranges from birds and mammals to amphibians and insects. Sightings of specific animals cannot be guaranteed.

In 2023, updated information boards replaced those installed in Memorial Park by Kloof Conservancy in 2011. They provide information about flora and fauna, as well as the history of Kloof and the park. In the wider destination of Durban Metro, there are municipal museums: the Durban Local History Museums cover cultural and historical heritage, the Durban Art Gallery displays visual art, and the Durban Natural Science Museum focuses on scientific aspects of heritage. There are 19 Local History Museums sites in eThekwini, all managed by the Municipality.

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