What to do and Where to stay in
Kwa Zulu Natal
KwaZulu-Natal is a colourful province, bordered by the warm Indian Ocean to the East and the high escarpment of the Drakensberg Mountains to the West, offering a host of attractions not to be missed. It is also home to one of Africa’s most famous kingdoms, The Zulu, and therefore steeped in culture and tradition.
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Experiences in Kwa Zulu Natal
The stunning and extremely scenic Drakensberg Mountains or ‘Ukhahlamba’ (Barrier of Spiers in Zulu) offer walks, fishing, horse riding and the opportunity to view ancient Rock Art. The province was also the venue for some of the most famous Anglo, Boer and British conflicts with Battlefields including Rorke’s Drift, Spioenkop and Isandlwana.
There is a good selection of game rich areas in the region, including Big 5 viewing and excellent birding. Hluhluwe-Umfolozi is the National Park, whilst private reserves include Phinda and Thanda. The iSimangaliso (Greater St Lucia) Wetland Park, spanning 280km of coastline from the Mozambican border, has also been proclaimed a world heritage site for its rich biodiversity with ecosystems ranging from coral reefs to subtropical dune forests and savannas.
Complete your KwaZulu Natal adventure with a coastal stay. The province hosts some stunning beaches where visitors can experience warm coastal waters, excellent surfing and some of the best diving in South Africa. Nature also abounds with dolphins visible year-round, turtle nesting in the Summer and the great ‘Sardine Run’, usually taking place around June.
Please note these more remote areas are malarial.
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Accommodation in Kwa Zulu Natal
Three Tree Hill Lodge - Kwa Zulu Natal
Thanda Private Game Reserve - Kwa Zulu Natal
Makakatana Bay Lodge - Kwa Zulu Natal
Thonga Beach Lodge - Kwa Zulu Natal
Fugitives Drift Lodge & Guest House - Kwa Zulu Natal
&Beyond Phinda Mountain Lodge - Kwa Zulu Natal
Montusi Mountain Lodge - Kwa Zulu Natal
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