KwaZulu-Natal Overview
The province of KwaZulu-Natal is a strong argument both for and against political correctness. The n
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In and Around
KwaZulu-Natal
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Ballito Travel Guide
Samantha Black, Ballito
On KZN’s North Coast, Ballito is a mega-tourist-friendly seaside resort with wonderful, safe, shark net-protected beaches. Tidal pools ranging from kiddies’ paddling numbers to a full Olympic-siz ...read on
Battlefields Travel Guide
Samantha Black, Battlefields
As in many parts of the world, the later part of the 19th Century was a time of conflict and confrontation in South Africa, particularly the area we now call KwaZulu-Natal. The British were at the height of their empire-building zeal, the Zulu nati ...read on
Drakensberg Travel Guide
Samantha Black, Drakensberg
The impressive bulk of the mountains the Zulus called Ukahlamba - the barrier of spears - and the Voortrekkers called the Drakensberg - the dragon mountain - is an impressive rampart of sandstone and basalt that separates the well watered Indian Ocean coast from the dryer, harsher interior. Most of the escarpment falls under the ...read on
Durban Travel Guide
Samantha Black, Durban
High up on the east coast, Durban is South Africa's sub-tropical beach getaway. The city centre overlooks a long, golden beach that is probably the single most culturally diverse spot in Africa. Here you will find frolicking families of every hue, busy executives out for a quick lunchtime jog, teenagers in ful ...read on
Hluhluwe Travel Guide
Samantha Black, Hluhluwe
Hluhluwe is a tiny town surrounded by fabulous game reserves and some wonderful cultural attractions. You could visit a traditional Zulu weaving operation where you could buy baskets, mats and other woven goods, or do a tour of Duma ...read on
KwaZulu-Natal Travel Guide
Samantha Black, KwaZulu-Natal
The province of KwaZulu-Natal is a strong argument both for and against political correctness. The northern part of the province has traditionally been called Zululand or - in Zulu - KwaZulu, and the rest of the province was called Natal in the colonial era. After 1910 Zululand was simply incorporated into Natal. Then, d ...read on
Pietermaritzburg Travel Guide
Samantha Black, Pietermaritzburg
This wonderful little city is often called 'the last outpost of the British Empire' by admirers and detractors alike. It's not really true, but its many red brick Victorian buildings do give the town a rather genteel air.Situated in a hollow surrounded by hills, Pietermaritzburg lies on the edge of the rather l ...read on
Salt Rock Travel Guide
Samantha Black, Salt Rock
Bottlenose dolphin©South African TourismThe name Salt Rock dates back to the heyday of the Zulu Empire when King Shaka’s handmaidens would come down to the coast here to collect salt to trade with the colonials based in what was then Port Natal, and is now Durban. Seems s ...read on
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