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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

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.

Tariffs

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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.

MSINSI RESERVES AND RESORTS 2024/2025 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	R40.00	R42.00	R40.00	N/A
	Child	R28.00	R30.00	R28.00	N/A
	Pensioner	R28.00	R30.00	R28.00	N/A
Notuli Chalets (6 Sleeper)		R2,100.00	R1,720.00	R1,075.00	R1,612.50
Rondavels (2 Sleeper)		R1,174.00	R984.00	R615.00	R922.50
Notuli Cottage (6 Sleeper)		R2,100.00	R1,720.00	R1,075.00	R1,612.50
Notuli Eletrical Campsites	Adult	R166.00	R136.00	R85.00	N/A
Notuli Eletrical Campsites	Child	R83.00	R68.00	R42.50	N/A
Notuli Non-Eletrical Campsites	Open Area – Adult	R140.00	R116.00	R72.50	N/A
Notuli Non-Eletrical Campsites	Open Area – Child	R71.00	R58.40	R36.50	N/A
Pelican Bay Campsites	Open Area – Adult	R140.00	R116.00	R72.50	N/A
Pelican Bay Campsites	Open Area – Child	R71.00	R58.40	R36.50	N/A
Hall Hire	Maximum 250 people(chairs and tables included)	R11,025.00	R6,800.00	R6,800.00	N/A
Overnight Fishing	Albert falls – Clubs only	R71.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Kayalami (Fishing / Day Entry)	Day fishing – Adult	R40.00	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	R71.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Gazebo		R2,756.25	N/A	N/A	N/A
Game Drive (2 Hours, 10 people/ sitter – minimum of 3 guests)	Adult	R137.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
	Child	R68.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
	Pensioners	R68.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Catered game drive available on request
Accommodated Guest Game Drive	2 Hours, 10 people/sitter – minimum of 3 guests)	R89.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Accommodated Guest Game Drive	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)	R137.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Nature Walk	Children are half price.	R69.00	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.	R137.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Boat Locker	Closed locker – per Annum	R5,789.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
	Open locker – per Annum	R3,311.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
	Closed locker – Monthly	R534.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
	Open locker – Monthly	R381.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
	Open locker – Weekly	R300.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
	Open locker – Daily	R105.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Fishing Permit	Adult – Daily	R55.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
	Adult – Weekly	R105.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
	Adult – Annually	R225.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
	After 1 January (6 months)	R110.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
	Child – Daily	R29.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
	Child – Weekly	R51.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
	Child – Annually	R110.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
	Child – After 1 January (6 months)	R55.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Boat Launching	Motorised over 15hp – Annually	R636.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
	After 1 Jan (6 months)	R317.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
	Weekly on competitions	R193.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
	Daily	R105.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
	Non – Motor & under 15hp Motorised	R314.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
	After 1 Jan	R162.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
	Weekly	R100.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
	Daily	R61.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
Events Venue Hire	Functions (51-150)	N/A	R5,840.00	R3,650.00	R5,475.00
	Extra Small (151-500)	N/A	R18,400.00	R11,500.00	R17,250.00
	Small (501-1000)	N/A	R36,000.00	R22,500.00	R44,999.75
	Medium (1001-2000)	N/A	R70,400.00	R44,000.00	R66,000.00
	Large (2001-3000)	N/A	R104,800.00	R65,500.00	R98,250.00