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Dundee

The pretty little town of Dundee, which has managed to retain much of its aesthetic rustic appeal, lies in the valley of the magnificent Biggarsberg Mountain range some 325 kilometres from Durban and only 30 minutes’ drive from the neighbouring towns of Ladysmith and Newcastle. Dundee was originally a farm owned by a Scotsman who named it after his hometown. After he floated his Dundee Coal Company on the London Stock Exchange in 1899, the town became a boomtown giving rise to beautiful, graceful homes, a theatre - the first north of Port Natal, and, because Dundee was the meeting place of seven roads leading inland and to the coast, it was to enjoy popularity for some time.

British forces in Natal were concentrated at Dundee and Ladysmith, making it one of the highlights of the Battlefields Route, which gives Dundee a distinct sense of history. The first shots of the Boer War were fired at Talana on a hill just outside Dundee where today the Talana Museum is set in a 20 acre heritage park, which opened its doors in 1979 to commemorate the Anglo Zulu war and also gives the history of coal mining in Dundee.

Agriculture, mainly sheep, dairy and crop farming, is now the main form of livelihood, as opposed to the early days of coal, and a number of artists and crafts people have made this part of the world their home. Walkers and birders alike enjoy the pockets of nature in the hills and valleys beyond Dundee.

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Battlefields Route

The KwaZulu Natal hinterland has witnessed some of the most brutal and significant battles to be fought in South Africa. These historical sites form part of the Battlefields Route, a trip through 14 historical towns whose surrounding areas boast the largest concentration of battlefields in South Africa ... more information

Chelmsford Nature Reserve

The Chelmsford Nature Reserve, situated on the Ngagane River, lies just 70 kilometres from Ladysmith and is the site of the third largest dam in KwaZulu Natal, a wonderful venue for swimming, soaking up the sun and enjoying various water sports. The dam, which takes three hours to circumnavigate ... more information

Ntendeka Wilderness Area

South Africa's smallest and arguably most beautiful wilderness area is Ntendeka, consisting of 5 250 ha of undulating grasslands, verdant forests and dramatic cliffs with breathtaking waterfalls. Rivers and streams have formed deep valleys and the varied topography has resulted in great ... more information

Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve

Lying virtually at the foot of the rugged Spioenkop Mountain, the dam was the site of one of the most bloody battles to ensue during the Anglo-Boer War in an attempt to lift the Siege of Ladysmith, Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve is 4 400 hectares of thorn savannah that contrast magnificently with the ... more information

Talana Museum

Set in a 20 acre heritage park that forms a portion of the Talana battlefield - the first battle of the Anglo-Boer war - is a museum that is dedicated to memorabilia and the growth of the Dundee area, and is home to displays as diverse as war and agriculture, mining, industry and domestic life ... more information

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Visit the Talana Museum

Where: Dundee
How much (per person): R1 to R100

Winning the unspoken 'battle of museums', the Talana Museum arose victorious in the voting war as South Africa's Best Country Museum. 'Tala ... more information

Sneezewood Farm Gift & Coffee Shop

Where: Dundee
How much (per person): Free to Browse

Situated at Sneezewood Farm B&B, Sneezewood Farm Gift & Coffee Shop offers creative, unusual and practical items suiting a variety of tastes ... more information

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