Glencoe, Battlefields
Named after a valley in Argyleshire by Scottish settlers during the late 1800s, the town has a proud railway history the first train arriving on 4 September 1889.
Attractions include Carl Landman's House, a fine example of houses built by the Voortrekker leader who fought at the Battle of Blood River.
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Glencoe can be pretty to look at, but there is nothing else to do there! It's worth popping in if you're in the area, but I wouldn't make Glencoe my destination!
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Hotels & other accommodation options
The Springbok Lodge
The Springbok Lodge epitomises the perfect safari experience with beautifully appointed tented suites, service excellence, superb cuisine and pro...
Airport Lodge Newcastle
Airport Lodge Newcastle welcomes each guest with a warm heart and is situated at the entrance of Newcastle, off the N11. It is suitable for both ...
Natal Spa Camping
Natal Spa Camping offers ten camp sites which all have electricity and water and can accommodate one caravan or tent per site. Famous for its ser...
Indwe Farm Stay
Indwe Farm Stay offers Vryheid accommodation in a cottage located in the historic Bloodriver area. Where the Boers trekked into the great unknown...
Acacia Cottage @ SpionKop
Acacia Cottage @ Spion Kop offers Winterton self catering accommodation at Spion Kop Lodge which is set against the backdrop of the majestic Drak...
Bella's Rest Guesthouse
Bella's Rest guest house is the ideal base from which to visit all the historic attractions the area offers. Guest rooms accommodate between two ...
Aloe Cottage @ SpionKop
Aloe Cottage @ Spion Kop is located at Spion Kop Lodge which is set against the backdrop of the majestic Drakensberg Mountains, on the KwaZulu Na...
Nauntons Guest House
Situated on the outskirts of Ladysmith, an interesting and historical town, we offer a relaxing environment for tourists and those on business. A...
Cheetah Ridge Lodge
Situated in the southern section of the Nambiti Private Game Reserve, Cheetah Ridge Lodge offers accommodation in bush retreat which is fully cat...
Things to do in the area
MTB and Running Nature Trail
The South African experience is all about high blue skies, warm sunshine, fresh air, and plenty of exciting wildlife. And, there are few better w...
Gooseberries Restaurant
Set in the foothills of the majestic Drakensberg Mountains, Newcastle is a fantastic city to showcase the natural beauty and variety of KwaZulu-N...
Noteworthy attractions
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 ...
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...
Weenen Nature Reserve
Weenen Game Reserve covers an area of typical inland KwaZulu Natal acacia grassland with occasional thickets. There are extensive game viewing fa...
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 dedi...
Midlands Meander
The enchantment of the Midlands has long inspired many a visitor and resident to creativity and as a result, local artists, potters and weavers c...
Dlinza Forest Nature Reserve
Found just outside the little town of Eshowe, the Dlinza Forest is one of two indigenous forests that lie close to one another in this southern p...
Vryheid Hill Nature Reserve
Vryheid, which lies in northern KwaZulu Natal, is the largest town in the area and is situated on a transitional belt between grasslands and low-...
Wagendrift Nature Reserve
Situated on the other side of the N3 from Estcourt, Wagendrift Nature Reserve surrounds the dam of the same name. With a resident yacht club, and...
Eshowe Hills Golf Course
The Eshowe Country Club is situated on the Eshowe Hills Eco Estate in Eshowe and as such meanders through the famous Dhlinza Forest and grassland...
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