The province of KwaZulu Natal is home to a multitude of attractions, with something to suit every taste, budget and relaxation requirement. Having formerly been an independent homeland, the kingdom of the Zulu, the province is touched by this great nations culture. But with many immigrants, this has become a vibrant and cosmopolitan destination, with different cultural experiences on offer … MORE \ Discover KwaZulu Natal
KwaZulu Natal is a wonderful destination to visit during winter, since its mild temperatures allow you to escape the chill of other parts of the country. As part of our travels, we chose a visit to the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, which was established in 1895, and is the oldest game park in Africa … Continued
Aside from the fact that it feels as though one drives forever from Durban to get to Mkuze Game Reserve along the N2, it was this journey that prepared my mind and soul for the necessary unwind that must first take place before spending any time in a reserve. And by that evening, I could appreciate the transition that took me along the northern coast of KwaZulu Natal into the heart of Zululand for what it was – a journey into stillness countered by the wild and untamed beauty that is the Zulu heartland … Continued
Photograph of a Giraffe family in the beautiful Mkuze Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal. Three game viewing hides have been constructed next to the Kubube, Kamasinga, Kwamalibala pans in the Mkuze Game Reserve. Visitors park their cars and enter the hides on foot. Depending on the surface water in the reserve, but normally during the drier winter months, large concentrations of wildlife may be seen at the waterholes … Continued
Get in a room with out of prints … First editions, second time around to be read more than thrice and passed down through generations; line up in rows on bottle green painted bookshelves at the top of a wise old staircase awaiting bibliophilics. Wooden floors and paper pages fill slow unfolding mornings with Durban sunlight that slants through the corner sash windows defrosting forgotten novels … Continued
Poetry, the stringing of words together in a rhythmical pattern that evokes emotion and reaction can be a performance, a reading of a rhyme or a completely personal experience. From 5 to 10 October 2009 the 13th International Poetry festival in Durban will showcase poetry from all around South Africa, Africa and the world. Continued
Body Art competition
It is time to put your creative thinking caps on for the fourth uShaka Marine World Body Art competition taking place on Saturday 12 September 2009. This competition takes place at the uShaka Village Walk so bring the whole family for a day of fun.
This year the theme is “Dangerous Creatures” and artists are urged to pull out all the stops. Inspiration can be found at uShaka’s Dangerous Creatures Exhibition which features snakes, spiders, scorpions and frogs. Use these creatures in creating your winning design … Continued
KwaZulu Adventures
KwaZulu-Natal – the part of South Africa endowed with a permanently temperate climate, the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Mountains, the Isimangaliso Wetland Park (Greater St Lucia Wetland Park), the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Park, the Elephant and Hibiscus Coasts, the Dlinza Forest and the Battlefields of the interior. There is enough adventure opportunity here for months of entertainment, never mind days.
This is the land of endless summer. The coastal heart of Ethekwini-Durban and the beaches of the north and south coasts offer endless playground material – extreme water sports, sea and wildlife adventures are two to a dime all the way to the most southern resort town of Port Edward and the far reaches of Kosi Bay and Lake Sibaya. KwaZulu-Natal is where the giant sardine shoal run occurs, and where man follows suite in rigorous events like the Comrades Marathon, the Amashovashova road race and the Dusi Canoe Marathon.
Whether its boating, turtle spotting, canoeing, snorkelling, scub diving, hiking, quad biking, whale watching, rock climbing or mountain biking you’re after, KwaZulu-Natal has something for everyone seeking a thrill … Continued
The Drakensberg mountain range, translated from Dutch as Dragon’s Mountains, is the most extensive in South Africa, spanning a distance of around 1000m, and boasts the highest peak in Southern Africa, Thabana Ntlenyana, at 3482m in height. This particular peak was named by the Lesotho people, and means “nice little mountain” in SeSotho, however, there are many other famous peaks within the range, including Cathedral Peak, Giant’s Castle, and other mysteriously named and majestic peaks … Continued
MTN Amashova
Entries for the MTN Amashova Cycle Classic which takes place on Sunday 18 October 2009 have now opened and if you want to be a part of this challenge you need to apply before 28 September 2009. This is a 106km race from the Pietermaritzburg City Hall to Durban, starting bright and early at 06h30. There is also a less challenging but equally fun 39km fun ride commencing at 05h45 from Hillcrest High School and ending and the Suncoast Casino & Entertainment World.
What about rounding up your buddies and entering the corporate challenge? You can do this in either the 106km or, for those who are not as energetic, the 39km downhill from Hillcrest. Enter more than 2 teams of 5 members each and you can hire a covered corporate site where you can relax after the race and it’s also a great way to build your brand … Continued
Photo © Umgeni Steam Railway
The Umgeni Steam Railway is the non-profit society behind the thrilling Inchanga Choo Choo – the train that takes its passengers on the first and last Sunday of every month, twice daily, from Kloof to Inchanga Station in KwaZulu Natal, a beautiful colonial station built in 1895, pulled by a steam locomotive called Maureen.
Maureen debuted with the Umgeni Steam Railway after 70 or 80 years’ service with the South African Railways and was originally built by the North British Railway Company in 1912 – no surprise that her capacity for speed has slowed to a limit of 60 kilometres so as not to place her under too much strain … Continued
Article by Karkloof Spa, Natal Midlands
Karkloof Spa
At Karkloof Spa we are proud to be custodians of an extraordinarily beautiful piece of land. It is one which reflects changing moods and colour palettes, according to the seasons, and which supports a large variety of plants, mammals, birds, insects, fish and other creatures. Unfortunately, as is the case with most natural areas, it has fallen victim to encroaching plants, most of them alien to this landscape; and to periods in the past, of overgrazing, frequent burning and inadequate environmental management.
For the past seven years, two experts in ecology and wildlife management have provided guidance on correct management techniques. A major component of this management has been the employment of a large team of people in removing alien plants from the property. Continued
Pony Rides
Is it school holidays again? Battling to keep the kids entertained? Look no further than this blog for fun filled ideas to make the holidays fly by! KwaZulu Natal may have sticky, humid summers, but it also has the most wonderful, temperate winters - perfect for spending the day outdoors.
If you live in the Ballito area what about a few hours at the Flag Farm Animal Farm? The farm is located on the N2 North and is open daily from 9am to 4.30pm. Children will have the opportunity to learn how to milk a cow, feed the chickens or have a pony ride. There is a tea garden for light meals or picnic sites should Dad want to meet you after he finishes work. The farm is also pram and wheelchair friendly. Continued
Thanks to everybody that has taken the trouble to submit photographs to us. We’ve selected some of them to display at South Africa Photographs, July 2009. We’ll be uploading more as they come in. Please keep them coming! We particularly liked this one that came in today taken in the Drakensberg, KwaZulu Natal … Continued
Umhlanga Coastline
The province of KwaZulu Natal is home to a multitude of attractions, with something to suit every taste, budget and relaxation requirement. It also has a subtropical climate, making it ideal to visit at almost any time of the year.
Having formerly been an independent homeland, the kingdom of the Zulu, the province is touched by this great nations culture. But with many immigrants, particularly a large Indian population, this has become a vibrant and cosmopolitan destination, with different cultural experiences on offer. Continued
The Wild Coast
What most people don’t realise about the Wild Coast is that it only spreads across 300 kilometers of coastline between Port Edward and Port Elizabeth. You don’t have to be a champion rock climber to have a great time here; take time to see things at a laid-back pace, you won’t be bored for a moment. That being said, the Wild Coast is not the place to go if you want to be indoors because outdoors is where everything is happening.
The best way to experience as much as you can pack into your time on the Wild Coast is to pick your base and work your way outwards from there. From my point of the view, the place to dig yourself in is at Coffee Bay or slightly further north at Port St John. From Coffee Bay or Port St John you fan out and decide which of the seven nature reserves you want to visit, depending on how much driving you want to do. Continued
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