White Stones – Our Journey
Welcome to White Stones.
White Stones Nature Reserve is widely known as “Mhlopeni” which translates into “The Place of White Stones”.
Nestled in the heart of Mhlopeni Valley in Muden, Greytown, Kwa-zulu Natal, your rustic African Adventure awaits.
You will leave White Stones, a different person than when you arrived. Get ready to rejuvenate your mind, body & soul.
Mhlopeni has a Natural Heritage Status plaque and certificate, signed by Nelson Mandela himself, this is the place of nature conservation, the protection of indigenous veld, its river and the unique ecosystem it supports.
The nature reserve is a pristine 808 ha of protected Wild Africa, purchased in 1977, it has ancient historic artifacts and sites, some dating back 250 000 years ago.
As a safe haven for wildlife, it is home to game such as herds of Kudu, Impala, Bush Buck, Zebra & Duiker. Bird life is abundant, with 230 recorded species on the bird list. It is home to reptiles, rodents like porcupine & Anteaters, and has a diverse insect species, among them are some of the most beautiful butterfly’s in Southern Africa.
Trails that are established by the game provide a hikers dream African experience, with easy open road walks to challenging hikes up the mountains.