Oribi Gorge

River gorgeSouth Africa

CountrySouth Africa

Depth400 m

Length30 km

TypeRiver gorge

About Oribi Gorge

Carved by the Umzimkulwana River through sandstone in KwaZulu-Natal. Nearly 30 km of gorges and about 400 m deep. Protected in the Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve. Known for a giant swing and suspension bridge over the drop. Leopards, baboons, and many forest birds live on its slopes.

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