Discover our nature reserve

Beyond our 150-hectare campus and within our 1,600-hectare property is a 650-hectare nature reserve that borders on the Umgeni River.

Graceful impala roam the bushveld and grasslands of the Hilton College Nature Reserve.

The Hilton College Nature Reserve was officially proclaimed in January 2011.

Our reserve invites our boys to wander, wonder, and weave lasting relationships amid untamed beauty.

Spectacular sunsets over Hilton College Nature Reserve, where every horizon invites adventure and connection.

More than anything, it is the estate that is the defining asset of Hilton College, providing generations of boys with the space to roam and explore.

A renowned feature of the magnificent Hilton College Estate, Gwens gorge is etched on the memories of many Old Hiltonians.

Our reserve provides a safe habitat for giraffes and other indigenous species, helping to preserve KwaZulu-Natal’s natural biodiversity.

Outdoor education in action: Our boys practice fire-making at Henley Lapa, honing their survival skills.

The Henley Lapa, a rustic facility on the banks of the uMngeni River, offers shaded picnic spots and braai areas in our nature reserve.

The Henley Lapa provides the perfect destination for outdoor education, including the Grade 8 Outdoor Leadership Experience.

The Hilton College Nature Reserve is home to impala, giraffe, warthog, zebra, wildebeest, and more than 300 species of birds.

A winding dirt road meanders through Hilton College Nature Reserve.

Derek’s was created in memory of Derek Veenstra, a former member of staff who died tragically on the estate.

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