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Fishing, watersports and family fun at Msinsi Albert Falls Dam

Between the folding Karkloof hills, just 24km from Pietermaritzburg, lies one of KwaZulu-Natal’s largest dams. On its shores you’ll find the ideal family resort – welcome to the Albert Falls Dam and Game Reserve.
Park Description
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Location
Msinsi Albert Falls dam is situated 20 km away from Pietermaritzburg, off R33 Greytown Road in an area known as Crammond, overlooking the Karkloof Hills. Albert Falls Dam Wall GPS Coordinates 29° 26’ 01” S 30° 25’ 27” E.
Attractions
The area around the Msinsi Albert Falls Dam is filled with secluded nature trails and picnic spots, it also offers wonderful game viewing, boating, fishing and hiking opportunities. One of the largest dams in KwaZulu Natal, Albert Falls Dam is a popular playground for sailors, canoeists and hikers. The dam is rated one of the best bass fishing dam in the world and an international bass fishing competition is held there annually.

Below Midmar Dam, the uMngeni plunges over the 111m high Howick Falls and into the uMngeni Valley where remnants of Midland forest can be seen. The Karkloof tributary then joins before the uMngeni flows into Albert Falls Dam. Approaching Albert Falls, the uMngeni meanders through grassed farmland, where the riverbanks are treeless or invaded by woody alien plants. Below the falls, the river traverses deeply dissected terrain, which forms the western edge of the Valley of a Thousand Hills.
Facilities
Msinsi Albert Falls Dam & Game Reserve is located 20km away from the Capital City, Pietermaritzburg and it is accessible to day visitors for picnics and water sports. Customers can make use of our fully furnished self-catering 16 x 2 sleeper rondavels and 3 x 6 sleeper chalets and a secluded Notuli cottage that can sleep up to 6 people. And for the outdoor lovers, Msinsi Albert Falls offers 14 waterfront sites, 33 electrical campsites and 50 non electrical campsites.

We have four neat and clean ablutions that are serviced daily for our campers and they have hot and cold showers. The upmarket hall at Msinsi Albert Falls can be used for wedding receptions, parties, conferences etc and the outdoor lovers can hold small conferences on the thatched gazebo situated at Notuli site.

The security officers patrol the area during the night and field staff patrol during the day.

There are 84 closed lockers and 20 open lockers that are hired out to customers who may store their boats, trailers and caravans. We have two club houses for the members of the yatch club and the bassmasters club.

Msinsi Albert Falls has a 784ha game park and game viewing is offered to customers on our game viewing vehicle. Game that customers can see: Zebra, Reedbuck, Red Hartebeest, Blesbok, Impala, Blue Wildebeest, Giraffe, Warthog, Waterbuck, Oribi, Grey Duiker, Busbuck, Nyala, Kudu, and Cape buffalo.
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    Accommodation

    Where to stay at Msinsi Albert Falls Dam

    Beyond our swimming pool framed by sausage trees and near the fenced game reserve, you’ll find Notuli Hutted Camp with its choice of charming thatched accommodation to suit any visitor. Or choose to dream by the dam in your caravan or campsite. . .
    Chalets
    There’s ample room for a family or group of up to six in our spacious chalets. You’ll find they’re all fully and comfortably furnished and equipped for you all to relax after a great day exploring the reserve or having fun at the dam.
    Notuli Rondavels
    Our rondavels sleep two and have now been cleverly redesigned to include an ensuite bathroom and kitchenette, offering you a cosy and well-planned option.
    Notuli Cottage
    Wake up to spectacular views of the dam and panoramas of the many shades of the Karkloof Mountains when you’ve chosen our exclusive six-bed Notuli Cottage. Television is also available here for your use.
    Camping/caravanning
    Albert Falls has 110 sites a 60 at Notuli, overlooking the game reserve; and 50 at Pelican Bay overlooking the dam. Well-maintained washing facilities with hot and cold-water showers help ensure that during your holiday with us, you concentrate more on relaxing than logistics.
    Food and entertainment
    All accommodation is self-catering. The Albert Falls shop provides some basics and local takeaway services can deliver.

    Tariffs

    Tariffs for your visit to Albert Falls Dam and Game Reserve

    Welcome to our value-for-money rates at Msinsi Resorts and Game Reserves! Make the most of our family-friendly entrance fees for infants up to the age of three years have free entrance and we reduce entrance fees for children under the age of 12 years by almost 50%. Pensioners (over 60) also benefit from a special cut-price entrance rate.
    High Season Low Season (Sun – Thurs) Winter Special (1 May – 31st August) 50% Discount Valentine’s Day 25% Off
    Gate Entry Fee (Per Person) Adult R42.00 R42.00 R40.00 N/A
    Child R30.00 R30.00 R28.00 N/A
    Pensioner R30.00 R30.00 R28.00 N/A
    Notuli Chalets (6 Sleeper) R2,150.00 R1,720.00 R1,075.00 R1,612.50
    Rondavels (2 Sleeper) R1,230.00 R984.00 R615.00 R922.50
    Notuli Cottage (6 Sleeper) R2,150.00 R1,720.00 R1,075.00 R1,612.50
    Notuli Eletrical Campsites Adult R170.00 R136.00 R85.00 N/A
    Child R85.00 R68.00 R42.50 N/A
    Notuli Non-Eletrical Campsites Open Area – Adult R145.00 R116.00 R72.50 N/A
    Open Area – Child R73.00 R58.40 R36.50 N/A
    Pelican Bay Campsites Open Area – Adult R145.00 R116.00 R72.50 N/A
    Open Area – Child R73.00 R58.40 R36.50 N/A
    Hall Hire Maximum 250 people(chairs and tables included) R6,800.00 R6,800.00 R6,800.00 N/A
    Overnight Fishing Albert falls – Clubs only R75.00 N/A N/A N/A
    Kayalami (Fishing / Day Entry) Day fishing – Adult R45.00 N/A N/A N/A
    Day fishing – Child N/A N/A N/A N/A
    Day fishing – Pensioners N/A N/A N/A N/A
    Overnight fishing R75.00 N/A N/A N/A
    Gazebo R2,760.00 N/A N/A N/A
    Game Drive (2 Hours, 10 people/sitter – minimum of 3 guests) Adult R140.00 N/A N/A N/A
    Child R70.00 N/A N/A N/A
    Pensioners R70.00 N/A N/A N/A
    Accommodated Guest Game Drive 2 Hours, 10 people/sitter – minimum of 3 guests) R90.00 N/A N/A N/A
    Catered game drive available on request N/A N/A N/A N/A
    Nature Walk Nature walks (Minimum of 6 people, price per person) R140.00 N/A N/A N/A
    Children are half price. R70.00 N/A N/A N/A
    Birding With Professional Guided birding (Minimum of 6 people, price per person) Children and school groups are half price. R140.00 N/A N/A N/A
    Boat Locker Closed locker – per Annum R5,790.00 N/A N/A N/A
    Open locker – per Annum R3,315.00 N/A N/A N/A
    Closed locker – Monthly R535.00 N/A N/A N/A
    Open locker – Monthly R385.00 N/A N/A N/A
    Open locker – Weekly R300.00 N/A N/A N/A
    Open locker – Daily R110.00 N/A N/A N/A
    Fishing Permit Adult – Daily R60.00 N/A N/A N/A
    Adult – Weekly R110.00 N/A N/A N/A
    Adult – Annually R230.00 N/A N/A N/A
    After 1 January (6 months) R115.00 N/A N/A N/A
    Child – Daily R30.00 N/A N/A N/A
    Child – Weekly R55.00 N/A N/A N/A
    Child – Annually R120.00 N/A N/A N/A
    Child – After 1 January (6 months) R60.00 N/A N/A N/A
    Boat Launching Motorised over 15hp – Annually R640.00 N/A N/A N/A
    After 1 Jan (6 months) R320.00 N/A N/A N/A
    Weekly on competitions R200.00 N/A N/A N/A
    Daily R110.00 N/A N/A N/A
    Non – Motor & under 15hp Motorised R315.00 N/A N/A N/A
    After 1 Jan R165.00 N/A N/A N/A
    Weekly R100.00 N/A N/A N/A
    Daily R63.00 N/A N/A N/A
    Events Venue Hire Functions (51-150) R7,300.00 R5,840.00 R3,650.00 R5,475.00
    Extra Small (151-500) R23,000.00 R18,400.00 R11,500.00 R17,250.00
    Small (501-1000) R45,000.00 R36,000.00 R22,500.00 R44,999.75
    Medium (1001-2000) R88,000.00 R70,400.00 R44,000.00 R66,000.00
    Large (2001-3000) R131,000.00 R104,800.00 R65,500.00 R98,250.00
    Msinsi Holdings (SOC) Ltd, trading as Msinsi Resorts and Game Reserves, was established in 1992. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South African state entity, Umgeni Water.
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