KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

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If South Africa is a world in one country, then KwaZulu Natal can lay claim to be "a world in one province", due to its tremendous variety of culture, landscapes and associated pleasures. It offers prime wildlife areas, pristine sandy beaches off the  warm Indian Ocean, cultural and historical interest and a diverse landscape including soaring mountains, rolling bushveld and lush forested wetlands. From game viewing in Hluhluwe to hiking in the Drakensberg Mountains; from relaxing on a warm Indian Ocean beach to touring the fascinating Battlefields; KwaZulu Natal has appeal for everyone.

We particularly encourage our visitors to visit during the autumn to spring months (April to October) when its sub-tropical climate is at its best with endless warm sunny days.  Some people focus exclusively on touring KwaZulu-Natal, others combine KwaZulu Natal with either the Greater Kruger Park to the north (perhaps visiting Swaziland en route) or add in Cape Town and the Winelands for a complete contrast of climate and scenery.

KwaZulu Natal is one of our favourite destinations and we know it very well having travelled there extensively so we can advise you on which lodges and areas will suit your interests best.

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Areas in KwaZulu Natal

Hluhluwe & Private Game Reserves

Hluwluwe Game Reserve & the nearby private game reserves of Phinda, Thanda and AmaZulu offer Big Five safaris amidst stunning bush scenery. All can be easily combined with nearby Indian Ocean beach lodges for a bush & beach holiday.

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Durban & Dolphin Coast

The Dolphin Coast north of Durban is away from the city bustle and yet easily within reach of its attractions such as the Indian spice markets, the botanical gardens or the uShaka Waterfront.

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Drakensberg Mountains

The Drakensberg mountains are an awe-inspiring mountain range in KwaZulu Natal offering superb mountain walking, gentle rambles, ancient Bushmen rock paintings and charming arts & craft studios to visit…

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Natal Battlefields

The Natal Battlefields of KwaZulu Natal is the collective name for an area of rural cattle country that witnessed an enduring story of courage and self-sacrifice, bloodshed and tragedy...

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Coastal Maputaland

Coastal Maputaland, in the far north of KwaZulu Natal, is a beautiful unspoilt wetlands area with golden beaches backed by forested dunes and captivating freshwater lakes.

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Natal South Coast

The Natal South Coast stretches south from Durban towards the Wild Coast of the Eastern Cape. It offers vast golden beaches, fine golf courses and excellent diving off Ailwal Shoals.

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