KwaZulu-Natal Information

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####### - Ukhahlamba Drakensberg
####### - Elephant Coast
####### - Durban & surrounds
####### - Zululand
####### - North Coast
####### - Midlands
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KwaZulu-Natal (the Zulu Kingdom) is a province in the east of South Africa, bordering Mozambique in the north and the Eastern Cape in the south. KwaZulu-Natal is split into clearly defined regions each with its own individual character.

KwaZulu-Natal is home to two World Heritage Sites: the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg National Park and the iSimangaliso (St. Lucia) Wetlands Park.

South Coast - BEACH

The beaches along the South Coast are some of the finest in the country with beach friendly weather all year round even during winter.

Umkobi Beach

Elephant Coast - BUSH

Few areas in Africa have the incredible diversity of fresh water ecosystems found here. The St Lucia Estuary Wetlands Park is a World Heritage site.

Game viewing in the Hluhluwe National Park

Battlefields

Inland area that saw many conflicts between the Zulu, British and Boer forces. Battle sites include Isandlwana and Rourke's Drift.

Isandlwana

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Pietermaritzburg & The Midlands

The Midmar Mile, the Dusi, the Comrades Marathon, museums, art galleries, rolling hills, waterfalls and a special style of country living make this area special.

Local sweethearts spot
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Ukhahlamba Drakensberg - BERG

The Drakensberg (mountains of the Dragon), which is a World Heritage Site, is affectionately called the “Berg”.

Drakensberg Mountains

Durban - BUZZ

Durban (031): Surf-City, Mega–Buzz, Mega-Value! KwaZulu-Natal’s largest city is Africa's ultimate coastal playground!

Durban Yacth Club

North Coast

Spectacular and easily accessed beaches and good holiday resorts. Sugar-cane country, Zulu history, surfing, microlight flying, deep-sea fishing, dolphin viewing.

Fishermen on Ballito beach

Zululand

Get a glimpse of Zulu culture, both traditional and adapted to modern times. Zululand is also a good safari destination. The Big 5 can be spotted in the Hluhluwe-Mfolozi.