Kwazulu-Natal Things To Do
Beaches
With its gorgeous 700km of coastline on the Indian Ocean, the beaches of Kwazulu-Natal offer a tropical setting with their white sands and swaying palm, and the chance for ultimate relaxation in a truly exotic location. The Golden Mile around Durban is one of the most popular beach destinations for holiday-makers.
Sports & Water Sports
The warm seas are ideal for a range of water sports including scuba-diving, tubing, sailing, surfing, kite-surfing and deep-sea fishing, whilst on land sports to enjoy include golf, tennis, bowls, football, cricket, horse-riding and cycling.
Safari
One of the most popular activities for many visiting South Africa, safari trips are widely available in the Kwazulu-Natal region and present a unique and memorable way to see the beauty of the country. Game reserves such as the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park offer a thrilling opportunity to view the Big Five, with game drives and wilderness tours to suit all budgets and levels of comfort.
Nature Tours
The stunning Drakensberg Mountains offer ideal terrain for hiking, and boast quite spectacular scenery with a range of dramatic peaks, rugged cliffs, undulating hillsides and sparkling waterfalls. There are paths and trails to follow either on foot, on horseback or by bike, and a wealth of staggering beauty for nature-lovers, botanists and bird-watchers to take in.
Adventure Sports
As well as relaxing walks and hikes, the mountains offer a range of adventurous activities for thrill-seekers in the great outdoors, such as mountain biking, rock-climbing, white-water rafting and 4x4 jeep rides.
Customs
Experience the real Africa by visiting one of the towns in Zululand and discovering a whole new culture, whilst learning how the tribes live and work, sampling traditional food and drink and taking in a symbolic dance or performance.
Attractions
Must-see sights in Kwazulu-Natal include the bustling and cosmopolitan city of Durban and its harbour, Ushaka Marine World (the largest aquarium in the world), and dolphin and whale-watching holidays. Inland, the historic Zulu battlefields and the military museums of the area give fascinating insights into the region's past.
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