Excursions
Zululand Battlefields
Zululand, ancestral home of the Zulu people and site of many a
bloody battle between the British, the Boers and the Zulus during
the 19th century, is best explored as a self-drive adventure,
although many tours are available from Durban. Every town in...
see full detailsGreater St Lucia Wetland Park
In the far north of Kwa-Zulu Natal are a string of nature
reserves and game parks, of which the largest and most exciting is
the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, dominated by the fascinating St
Lucia estuary and lake system. It covers five...
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North-west of Durban in the Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal is the
Midmar Public Resort Nature Reserve, offering accommodation, picnic
sites and recreational opportunities around the huge Midmar Dam. At
the main entrance is the Midmar Historical Village, a reproduction
of a 19th century redbrick village...
see full detailsDrakensberg Mountains
The jagged peaks of the Drakensberg (Dragon Mountains) tower
over the eastern border of Kwa-Zulu Natal with Lesotho, providing a
paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. The mountains abound with hiking
trails, climbing routes, 4x4 trails, pony treks and adventure
pursuits, all accessible from numerous resorts...
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Tala Private Game Reserve, just a 45-minute drive inland of
Durban, is a relaxed sanctuary where visitors can view zebra,
hippos, rhinos, giraffe, kudu, antelope and other wildlife.
Surrounded on all sides by farmland, you won't find predators like
lions or cheetahs there, but...
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