Mountain Biking Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve Durban KwaZulu Natal South Africa

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Mountain Biking in Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal South Africa

Distance :

9 km / 5.5 miles

Duration:

1-2 Hours

Durban is a beautiful city and the biggest one in the KwaZulu - Natal. lt has an amazing coastline, diverse landscape with the most spectacular mountain range in South Africa. Climate is sub-tropical with warm wet summers, mild frost-free winters and all year round sunshine. Its amazing sandy beaches stretch into the Indian Ocean with water temperatures at 19°C/66.2°F even during winter.

At 5 km/3.1 mi away from Durban, there is an amazing mountain biking experience. The spot is within the Kenneth Stainbank Nature reserve and has become very popular among mountain bikers.

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Characterized by single tracks, roots, rocks and jeep-tracks, it is suitable for older children with some single track experience. The trail is a 9 km/5.5 mi long circuit route, lasting between 1-2 hours, depending on whether one chooses to tackle with some technical areas.

Biking is an all year round adventure, however it is always advisable to ride in groups for safety reasons.

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