Mkuzi game reserve covers 40,000 square hectares and is situated 200 kms north of the city of Durban on the South East coast of Africa. The land was proclaimed a reserve on February 15th 1912. Mkuzi supports 78 species of mammals including the Big Five - Elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard and Rhino, 430 bird species, over 700 plant species and approx 64 species of reptile. Visitors can go on guided walks , view animals, including hippo and crocodiles from hides, or drive themselves around the many roads within the reserve. Mkuzi is ranked as one of the best birdwatching reserves in Africa.