KwaZulu Natal Province - Green Landscapes and Coastal Metropolis
When Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama first set eyes on the verdant shores of KwaZulu Natal on 25 December 1497, he named his new discovery “Natal”, being the Portuguese word for Christmas. Since those early days of discovery, KwaZulu Natal has seen its fair share of historical triumphs and tragedies, but it has also seen tremendous growth and development.
KwaZulu Natal consists of three rather distinct geographical areas – the lowland Indian Ocean coastal region, the central Natal Midlands and the mountainous areas of the Drakensberg and Lebombo Mountains. These geographical regions, each with its own unique beauty, offer visitors a world of diversity in one province.
The long stretch of KwaZulu Natal coastline is split at Durban into the North Coast and South Coast, each of which is punctuated with a multitude of small towns and settlements offering a wide variety of tourism facilities and activities. The KZN coastline is a prime holiday destination with both domestic and international tourists who flock to the warm waters and sandy beaches of this beautiful province of South Africa. The city of Durban is vibrant and buzzing with activity all year round, but especially in holiday seasons when all the "up-country" South Africans migrate to "Durbs" for some fun in the sun.
The Natal Midlands is historically, culturally and geographically rich. Take time to explore the Midlands Meander and discover the true beauty of this region and the people who call it home. The majestic Drakensberg Mountains offer outdoor enthusiasts a number of challenging activities, while there are many drive-to lookout points that open up vistas of breath-taking beauty.
Nature lovers will appreciate the many parks and reserves in KwaZulu Natal, including the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve, St Lucia, Mkuzi Game Reserve, Ndumo Elephant Park, Tembe Elephant Park and Itala Game Reserve. Certainly, KwaZulu Natal is a province to linger over and enjoy at leisure.
User Comments & Reviews
2010-03-02 11:49:50
Francis Farewell Square is named after Francis George Farewell and not Henry Francis Flynn.
2010-01-23 05:36:22
uMgungunglovo:former Dingaanstad The new 20 million multi-media centre opened in Dec 09!! A state of the audiitorium offers a truly memorable audio-visual production tracking the 400-year history and cultureof the Zulu people Craft shop at entrance.
2010-01-18 14:34:54
We have always loved the midlands,it's like coming home.Are now selling our home in Kaapsehoop,Mpumalanga to relocate.We have spent of our very best holidays there.
2010-01-06 03:28:20
Need contacts by e-mail, phone, adress of the famous farm (Shalom), founded by Mr. Augustus, a protestant who is known in Ladysmith for his faith and courage, maintaining a group of child for health care.
2010-01-03 18:17:44
Who looks after the Garden of Remembrance? ie who authorises scattering of ashes inside it or the placing of memorial plaques. Please advise.
2009-12-07 13:37:59
I visited BALLITO on weekend (4-5 Dec 2009), and I should say the place is very well taken care off and its very lovely.
2009-12-04 06:28:35
Only a sea temperature for mid winter - nothing for on shore temperatures
2009-11-23 09:39:47
To Rudi, Thank you for visiting SouthAfrica.com. Please contact the reserve directly with your query on telephone # 039 9742222
2009-11-21 10:33:29
Hi there. Between the 9th and 19th Desember we are in Margate. I wish to visit Vernon Crookes Nature reserve as a day visitor is it posible ? what are the fee`s per person ? Looking forward to it , thanks Rudi.
2009-10-26 11:55:17
To Louis Passow, thank you for visiting SouthAfrica.com. Please use the "flights" option of the booking facility on the top right-hand side of the page to obtain the information your require.
2009-10-23 10:06:44
To Adewunmi Adegoju, SouthAfrica.com is not a travel agency, you can however using our enquiry facility at the top right hand side of this page to find out about flights in South Africa. You can also post your question on the Forums, where other forum members may be able to assist you.
2009-10-22 13:17:22
wanted urgenly flights and cost from Johannesburg to Margate KZN return
2009-10-19 19:40:08
From Johannesburg,how far is Vryheid town? Is it advisable by road or by air? At what costs on both sides?
2009-10-19 15:03:42
To Tanveer Ahmad Bhat, Please note that SouthAfrica.com does not represent any government authority. The SA Embassy in Delhi should give you a valid reason for refusing your visa and we suggest that you contact them again.
2009-10-17 20:45:08
Being in South Africa I head about a monument of singing woman in Durban harbor. Can I get more info about it, please? Regards Eugene
2009-10-16 12:48:43
I VISITED BALLITO IN MAY 2009 & LOVED IT.NOBODY COULD TELL ME THE POPULATION IN & OUT OF SEAON?
2009-10-06 09:18:11
To Jane Walters, Please note that SouthAfrica.com is not directly associated with the Drakensberg Boy's Choir. You can contact them directly via their website - http://www.dbchoir.info/ We hope that you get to attend a performance by this exceptional choir. If you do, be sure to visit this page again and tell us about it. Regards, SouthAfrica.com
2009-10-03 12:10:42
This is not a revue - only a cry for help! We arrive in J'burg on wednesday Jan 20th in the early morning but really want to hear the boy's choir sing. Do I gather that there are only wednesday afternoon concerts? How long is the journey to you? Is there by any chance a concert at the weekend that we could fit into our schedule more easily? Many thanks for your help Jane Walters
2009-09-14 16:42:49
we will be at Rorkes Drift and need to get to P.E. is there a bus or train to take us there say from Dundee.
2009-08-31 07:59:02
hi'i want to cum s africa for holiday i applied twice at delhi s a embassy but they rufused me twice coz of missleadind infomationg wa was that?by mistake i gave them old letter head thats y im very very upset they rufsed my visa
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