Join CROW at “Walk in the Wild”!

This fun-filled family event will take you on a 5km trail walk through the breathtaking Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve, immersing you in the wonders of nature. After the walk, get ready to enjoy our vibrant “Finish Festival” right inside the reserve! Indulge in a delicious breakfast and engage with wildlife and conservation experts at our market.

Date: Sunday 21 September 2025
Start time: 07:00 am
End time: 13:00 pm
Location: Coedmore Avenue, Yellowwood Park, Durban
 
 
Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve

Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve

The 253 hectare Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve is regarded as one of the finest coastal / riverine forest and bush clump / grassland mosaic areas remaining in the greater Durban area.

The land was a bequest from a man named Kenneth Stainbank, hence the name, and aside from the wonderful plant life, you also get to see zebra, bushbuck, reedbuck, impala, blue, red and grey duiker, vervet monkeys, mongoose, bushbabies and dassies or rock hyrax. There are even night drives that one can arrange.

Over and above the 13 kilometres of nature walks there is also a 10 kilometre mountain bike trail, regarded as moderately challenging – in other words, a good weekend ride that won’t see you exhausted, and Durban’s mountain bikers enjoy the reserve as a refuge.

Event details

07:00: check-in & free t-shirt collection
08:30: check-in closes
09:00: official start of the 5km walk
10:30: finish festival & goodie bag collection
11:00: thank you and award ceremony
13:00: end of Walk in the Wild

Entry fees

Adult (16 – 59) = R150
Senior (60+) = R100
Child (2 – 15) = R75
Infant (under 2) = FREE

This includes:

  • Full day access to Nature Reserve
  • Access to the event market
  • Security at parking areas & gate
  • On-site medical suppport
  • Marshals guiding the walking route
  • Donation to CROW

Parking

Designated parking is available (however limited) opposite entrance Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve and monitored by CPF

Market

Market will be operating between 07:00 – 13:00, so don’t hesitate to get your cup of coffee or breakfast before you start your walk!

Free t-shirt and goodie bag for first 500 paid entries!

First 500 paid entries will qualify for a free t-shirt and goodie bag! Infants under 2 won’t qualify for free t-shirt or goodie bag

Trip down memory lane

In 1995, CROW hosted a fun walk consisting out of a 3km, 5km and 10km walk, with the aim of raising funds for CROW and simultaneously educating the public on the nature and wildlife that surrounds us. At that time, it was a huge success and CROW decided to reignite this event and rebrand it as “Walk in the Wild”

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

The event kicks off at 07:00 with our Walk in the Wild market, where you can enjoy breakfast, grab a coffee, and explore craft stalls offering clothing, jewellery, and more. The walk itself begins at 09:00, so please arrive no later than 08:30.

Great that you have already registered for our event! We recommend arriving between 07:00 and 08:00, and no later than 08:30. There will be a separate table where we will hand out your wristband. Please allow some time to park your car and enter the reserve. There will be plenty of stalls at the market where you can enjoy breakfast, grab a coffee, and explore craft stalls with clothing, jewellery, and more.

Yes, the fee remains the same. It includes entrance to the reserve, additional security at the gate and car park, access to the market, ambulance services, marshalls and a small donation to CROW.

You can bring a stroller, but it is at your own risk. The walk takes place through a nature reserve, which is mostly level, but there are some sections with inclines and declines. The path is natural with some uneven spots. While all-terrain strollers can navigate the trail, please be aware that it may require some effort in these areas. We recommend proceeding at your own risk and with caution.

Yes! A variety of food and drink stalls will be available at the market, which runs from 07:00 to 13:00. Card payments are accepted. Please note that participants are responsible for purchasing their own food and drinks.

Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve is open to the public, and you can enjoy the reserve by paying the regular entrance fee starting from 09:00 am.

Yes, the route has been updated for this year. Stay tuned for details closer to the event.

That is great! Please contact info@crowkzn.co.za and we will follow up with sponsorship opportunities.

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Relive the unforgettable moments and experience the magic all over again.

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