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
Fugitives' Drift Guest House
The spectacular Fugitives' Drift property, a Natural Heritage Site, overlooks both Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift, and includes the site where Lieu...
Apex Boutique Hotel
Apex Boutique Hotel is in Estcourt, the gateway to the Central Drakensberg, and offers easy access to the N3 highway. Breakfast is included in th...
Bonnie Highlands
Bonnie Highlands is a beautiful old Colonial homestead set in a lush, wooded garden with commanding views of the town and the majestic Drakensber...
Aaron's Nest Bed and Breakfast
Situated in the Battlefields town, Aaron's Nest Bed and Breakfast in Ladysmith offers a peaceful, homely environment which makes for a great nigh...
Unique Bed and Breakfast
Unique Bed and Breakfast offers a choice of seven luxury rooms each with their own entrance. Each room sleeps two guests in a King-size bed or tw...
Rita's Guest House
Found in Vryheid, Rita's Guest House offers fine accommodation close to many great activities and things to do during. All rooms are equipped wi...
Mountain Splendour Eco-Resort
Mountain Splendour is a little piece of paradise; tucked away on a small working farm, in the heart of the Champagne Valley in the Central Draken...
Chez Nous Bed & Breakfast
Chez Nous Bed & Breakfast offers comfortable accommodation in Dundee. For your comfort all our rooms are equipped with tea and coffee facilities,...
The Farmhouse @ Cheetah Ridge
Situated in the southern section of the Nambiti Private Game Reserve in KwaZulu Natal, The Farmhouse offers self catering accommodation for ten g...
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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