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THE VALLEY OF A 1000 HILLS
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Valley of 1000 Hills, Greater Durban:
The Valley of 1000 Hills Route is one of KwaZulu Natal's best kept secrets. The
Valley of a 1000 Hills forms around the majestic valley created by the Mngeni River and
it's tributaries. Many artists and crafters have been attracted to the beauty and
tranquility of this area which is dotted with cozy guest lodges, friendly pubs and tea
gardens with sweeping views over the hills and dams.
The main attractions on the 1000 Hills Experience are the dramatic landscape and Zulu
culture which is well interpreted at three cultural villages. The 1000 Hills Choo Choo
offers steam train trips from Kloof station to Cato Ridge on weekends and the more
adventurous can view the stunning scenery from the skies. Microlight flips are organised
from Cato Ridge Airfield. There are also boat cruises on Shongweni, Nagle and Inanda Dams
and visitors can spend a day on a guided fishing trip or escorted 4 wheel drives through
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VALLEY OF 1000 HILLS DESTINATIONS
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  Bothas Hill: Not only are the views from up on Botha’s
Hill some of the most spectacular in the country - it overlooks the Valley of a Thousand
Hills - but Botha’s Hill is one of ‘those’ hills that invariably gets a
mention when it’s time for the Comrades Marathon. From the top of Botha’s Hill
to the base of ... Bothas Hill Info »
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 The quiet, leafy
suburb of Cowies Hill, just outside of Durban, is, despite being an upmarket and
rather elite suburb, notorious as the last of the five murderous hills in the down-run of
the Comrades Marathon. This part of the run is where the battle is most often lost or won,
and many a runner ... Cowies Hill Info »
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 Gillitts:
Lying nestled between Hillcrest and Kloof, Gillitts is a leafy, green village that lies
some 35 kilometres west of Durban where some property is still advertised as ‘rural
small holdings’ and quiet usually means silence. This is a peaceful and relaxing
suburb of Durban - many residents do a ... Gillitts Info
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 Hillcrest
is the oldest "village" in the area and celebrated its hundredth birthday in
1995. Hillcrest and Kloof have both developed very adequate shopping centers offering
almost all the needs of this growing and developing community. This whole area has superb
access to 2 major ... Hillcrest Info »
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 Kloof
is one of the most attractive residential areas in the hills that lie above Durban. It
virtually borders on the Krantzkloof Nature Reserve, cut through by a ravine along which
the Molweni streams in a series of cascades and waterfalls, encouraging a rich birdlife,
an abundance of green foliage and ... Kloof Info »
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 Queensburgh is a
built up area that has boomed recently to include as many as 10 suburbs in its reach just
15 minutes’ drive south-west of Durban, en route to Amanzimtoti on the
M7. With the push for property moving prices well out of reach of the average South
African, Queensburgh ... Queensburgh Info » |
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 Pinetown lies between Kloof and
Westville, just 10 minutes from Durban’s Berea and
home to one of the oldest cricket clubs in KwaZulu-Natal.
Regarded up until now as a predominantly light industrial town, and not particularly
sought after as a residential suburb, Pinetown has had ... Pinetown Info »
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VALLEY OF 1000 HILLS ATTRACTIONS
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 Situated in
the verdant hills of the mist belt of Kloof, close to
Durban, Kloof Country Club is an attractive parkland course with beautiful trees
that define the holes, it is severely undulating. Being set high in the hills inland from
Durban, it's a welcome cooler retreat in summer from the humidity at ... Kloof Country Club
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 Situated only 4
kilometres from the centre of Kloof, this nature reserve was established by the Natal
Parks Board in 1950 and boasts an abundance of wildlife. It affords spectacular views
across the well forested gorge cut by the Molweni River. Most of the reserve's 532
hectares is covered by ... more » Krantzkloof
Nature Reserve
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 Horse riding
(Outrides) in peaceful countryside. Up and down hills, pass coffee land and sugar cane.
Enjoy the country again. Novice to Advance riders, we can provide horses to suit every
rider's proficiency level. We also offer lessons in the 22m diameter lunge ring or in our
... more » Horse 'n Home Equestrian
Centre
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 Phezulu Safari Park is a traditional Zulu Village overlooking
the Valley of 1000 Hills. The famous Gasa clan entertains visitors with their dance
routine 4 times daily. Tour includes a traditional village and a Sangoma demo. 4x4
vehicles take tourists into the valley of 1000 hills on a game drive and a visit to a
contemporary village.
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 Trains run from
Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to and from Inchanga Station, on the last and first Sunday of
each month (twice daily 08h45 and 12h30), along the edge of the picturesque Valley of a
Thousand Hills. At Inchanga Station one will find the popular Inchanga Station Craft
Market and numerous food outlets. Telephone: 082 353 6003.
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 The world’s
greatest ultra-marathon, 90 kilometres long, the Comrades is a South African institution,
internationally recognised for the body-sapping challenge it poses and the camaraderie it
fosters among its thousands of participants. Run between the capital of Kwazulu Natal,
Pietermaritzburg, and ... » Comrades Marathon
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 The Dusi Canoe
Marathon is a canoe race between Durban and Pietermaritzburg. The Dusi is run along the
Msunduzi River (more commonly referred to as the Dusi / or Duzi river. The race is
currently held over a period of three days, with each day having a defined beginning and
end ... more » Dusi Canoe Marathon
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 Detailed map of
the Greater Durban Metropolitan area indicating the major roads, towns and suburbs of the
City of Durban and surrounding areas including the Valley of 1000 Hills. (Location and
Towns in relation to Durban). Greater Durban Map showing location of the Valley of 1000
Hills ... View Greater Durban Map
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