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Copyright Pride of South Africa 2008
Washed by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) with its subtropical coastline, sweeping savannah in the east and magnificent Drakensberg mountain range in the west, generously caters for just about every taste imaginable.
Known as the Kingdom of the Zulu, KwaZulu-Natal is a melting pot of African, European and Indian cultures. This province boasts two World Heritage Sites - the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park and the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park.
Traditionally, a popular destination for holiday-makers, KwaZulu-Natal is South Africa’s busiest local holiday destination.
Known as the Kingdom of the Zulu, KwaZulu-Natal is a melting pot of African, European and Indian cultures. This province boasts two World Heritage Sites - the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park and the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park.
Traditionally, a popular destination for holiday-makers, KwaZulu-Natal is South Africa’s busiest local holiday destination.
Overview
KwaZulu-Natal stretches from Port Edward in the south, to the Mozambique boundary, in the north. From its early days, the province has been the scene of many fierce battles - being the bone of contention between the Zulus and the Voortrekkers; the British Empire and Boer settlers (Anglo-Boer War); the Zulus and the British Empire.
KwaZulu-Natal has the largest population in the country with some nine million people living on 92 100 km2 of land. Seventy-five per cent of its inhabitants are black, mainly Zulu-speakers. Some 15 per cent of the population are Indian, while white people make up the remainder.
Major attractions:
Beaches - Some of South Africa’s best beaches can be found along the Natal coastline, Umhlanga Rocks, Ballito, Shaka’s Rock, Shelley Beach (on the North Coast), Uvongo and Margate (on the South coast) - to mention just a few. These beaches offer safe swimming and fantastic surfing possibilities. Durban also boasts spectacular beaches including Addington Beach, South and North beaches and Dairy beach.
Durban’s Grey Street - Indian Street.
The Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg Park - Declared a World Heritage Site in 2000 this mountain wilderness, bordering Lesotho, is a vast national park boasting the highest mountain range in South Africa.
Drakensberg - Known to the Zulus as the `Barrier of Spears’, (or `Dragon Mountains’) this mountain range is truly spectacular. Often referred to as Little Switzerland, this part of the world offers spectacular waterfalls, mountain peaks and rock faces adorned with San rock art.
Vukani Collection Museum - found at Eshowe, boasts one of the best collections of Zulu art and culture in the world. Shakaland and Gingindlovu are also worth a visit.
Safari
The Greater St Lucia Wetlands Park
Sodwana Bay - Great for diving!
The Battlefields
Midlands Meander
Valley of a Thousand Hills
Markets.
The Hibiscus Coast
The Dolphin Coast
KwaZulu-Natal stretches from Port Edward in the south, to the Mozambique boundary, in the north. From its early days, the province has been the scene of many fierce battles - being the bone of contention between the Zulus and the Voortrekkers; the British Empire and Boer settlers (Anglo-Boer War); the Zulus and the British Empire.
KwaZulu-Natal has the largest population in the country with some nine million people living on 92 100 km2 of land. Seventy-five per cent of its inhabitants are black, mainly Zulu-speakers. Some 15 per cent of the population are Indian, while white people make up the remainder.
Major attractions:
Beaches - Some of South Africa’s best beaches can be found along the Natal coastline, Umhlanga Rocks, Ballito, Shaka’s Rock, Shelley Beach (on the North Coast), Uvongo and Margate (on the South coast) - to mention just a few. These beaches offer safe swimming and fantastic surfing possibilities. Durban also boasts spectacular beaches including Addington Beach, South and North beaches and Dairy beach.
Durban’s Grey Street - Indian Street.
The Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg Park - Declared a World Heritage Site in 2000 this mountain wilderness, bordering Lesotho, is a vast national park boasting the highest mountain range in South Africa.
Drakensberg - Known to the Zulus as the `Barrier of Spears’, (or `Dragon Mountains’) this mountain range is truly spectacular. Often referred to as Little Switzerland, this part of the world offers spectacular waterfalls, mountain peaks and rock faces adorned with San rock art.
Vukani Collection Museum - found at Eshowe, boasts one of the best collections of Zulu art and culture in the world. Shakaland and Gingindlovu are also worth a visit.
Safari
The Greater St Lucia Wetlands Park
Sodwana Bay - Great for diving!
The Battlefields
Midlands Meander
Valley of a Thousand Hills
Markets.
The Hibiscus Coast
The Dolphin Coast
KWAZULU-NATAL
