Subtropical KwaZulu-Natal offers a unique of tourist attractions like no other part of South Africa. Beautiful wide beaches of the warm Indian Ocean on the south coast; fascinating buildings and rich history of The Midlands; the historic and cultural heartland of the Zulu nation; the best of both land and sea safari in The Elephant Coast or going to Drakensberg where hiker and nature lovers gathered. Known as the Kingdom of the Zulu, KwaZulu Natal is a combine of African, European and Indian cultures. Traveling to South Africa, especially in KwaZulu Natal will bring unforgettable experience in your lifetime.
KwaZulu-Natal Tourist Destination :
The Midlands:
Pietermaritzburg Midlands is a region known for its fascinating buildings, rich history, arts and crafts, beautiful dining room and a huge range of accommodation options, all presented in a picturesque setting. Many charming retreats offer perfect place to soothe and calm tired minds, or the adventurous may be tempted to participate in the wide range of activities and sports offered.
Durban:
Africa’s third largest city, Durban, is a busy port town on the edge of the warm Indian Ocean. It offers the buzz of a large metropolitan city with a vibrant mix of cultures, miles of sun – drenched beaches and a moderate climate, making water sports a pleasure all – year round. There are world class sports facilities, hotels and conference destinations. Durban also has an enviable array of museums, art galleries and a legendary night life, a complete metropolitan among other cities in Indian Ocean.
Drakensberg:
The 3000 – metre high jagged peaks of the Drakensberg is known as uKhahlamba, “the Barrier of Spears”. This impressive range and it’s dramatic drop from escarpment to rolling hills below has been declared a World Heritage Site for both its unspoilt natural environment and its wealth of ancient San rock paintings. This spectacular landscape provides a world of peaks and buttresses, cliffs and gorges, forests, rivers and waterfalls. The Thukela Falls, the second highest in the world, can be found in this majestic mountain range.
Battlefields:
The scars of the battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal stretch towards Zululand, where some of the bloodiest battles in history where fought between Zulu, Briton and Boer for possession of land and sovereignty. It is difficult to comprehend that this scenic and now peaceful land once rang with the sounds of fierce fighting. Instead, the hills, valleys and ridges now sound with the calls of wildlife, an amazing array of birdlife or are simply breathtakingly quiet, allowing sightseers to absorb the undeniable atmosphere.
The Elephant Coast:
The Elephant Coast incorporates the best of both land and sea safari experiences with its world-class conservation areas including Africa’s oldest game reserve, the Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park and the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, South Africa’s first proclaimed World Heritage Site. Natural and cultural diversity abound where some of the world’s highest sand dunes, dazzling coral reefs, turtle – breeding grounds and mangrove swamps vie for attention with savannah grasslands, fever trees and rolling thorn bushveld inhabited by African wildlife’s Big Five and an abundance of other game.
North Coast:
The Dolphin Coast as the region is popularly referred to, stretches from Zimbali, an eco – and golf estate, to the mighty Tugela River. Its warm waters and are home to the bottlenose dolphin which can be seen frolicking in the waves close off shore all year round, whilst the tropically lush coastline features many secluded bay, golden beaches and attractive clusters of holiday homes.
South Coast:
From Durban head south along the N2 into a sub – tropical paradise! Swimming, surfing, scuba diving, deep sea fishing, dolphin and whale watching, and soaking up the sun are the prime attractions of KwaZulu Natal’s Hibiscus Coast. In June the seas come alive as massive shoals of tiny fish (sardines) migrate north, pursued by thousands of dolphins, game fish, whales, seals, seabirds, and sharks.
Zululand:
The historic and cultural heartland of the Zulu nation lies to the north of the Tugela River, amongst hills and valleys that shimmer in the hot African sun. Alongside fascinating encounters with the Zulu people, visitors can enjoy wildlife excursions, fishing, boating, canoeing, hiking or a health spa treatment at bubbling hot springs. Game reserves vary widely in size, location and terrain, allowing guests to enjoy a wide range of African scenery.
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