Kwazulu Natal

Blessed with a vast diversity of natural resources and a beautiful year- round climate, KwaZulu-Natal offers the visitor a wealth of exciting opportunities, which would easily fill a 2 week stay. As the name suggests the region was originally Zulu territory and it is here that many of the Zulu battles with the English took place. Outto the west you will also find the Anglo-Boer battlefields, scene of bloody conflict between teh English and Dutch settlers.

Durban is a vibrant and colourful city and a great place to start or finish an itinerary, or perhaps relaxing on one of the fabulous beaches kissed by the warm Indian Ocean waters of the north and south coast. .

The province’s Game Reserves are internationally renowned, and provide sanctuary to the Big 5, including the biggest population of black and white rhino to be found in Africa. The wetlands of St Lucia and Ndumo wetlands are popular with birdwatchers and the Sodwana and Rocktail Bay areas are gaining a reputation for some of the finest scuba diving along the African coastline.

The towering peaks of the Drakensberg Mountains are scenically breathtaking and offer some of the countries most beautiful and challenging hiking trails. There are plenty of opportunities to experience traditional Zulu life and culture and of those with an interest in military history there are numerous Anglo-Boer, Anglo-Zulu and Zulu Boer Battle sites, with lodges and local guides affording a fascinating glimpse into these turbulent times in the history of South Africa.

The golfer is also extremely well catered for with a huge selection of excellent championship courses with dramatic mountain, forest and Ocean backdrops.