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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Game Lodge

Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge

Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge offers exceptional accommodation in the Nambiti Reserve. This is the only game reserve in the area with the Big...

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Fugitives' Drift Lodge

The spectacular Fugitives’ Drift property, a Natural Heritage Site, overlooks both Isandlwana and Oskarsberg at Rorke’s Drift. Fugitives' Drift L...

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Nambiti House

Situated in the southern section of the Nambiti Private Game Reserve in KwaZulu Natal, Nambiti House offers self catering accommodation for ten g...

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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...

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Elephant Rock Private Safari Lodge

Elephant Rock Private Safari Lodge is situated in the Big 5, malaria free, Nambiti Private Game Reserve near Ladysmith. Superbly sited overlookin...

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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...

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Umzinyathi House

Situated in the Battlefields of KwaZulu Natal, Umzinyathi House offers self catering accommodation for six guests. This area is well known for to...

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Drakenzicht Mountain Cottage

Drakenzicht Mountain Cottage offers accommodation for up to eight guests in Champagne Valley in the Central Drakensberg with a magnificent view o...

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Donga La Boutique Hotel

Located in the heart of Ladysmith, Donga La Boutique Hotel offers accommodation in nine rooms. Each room has a bar fridge, tea / coffee and a tab...

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Things to do in the area

Cycling

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...

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Cafés & Eateries

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...

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Noteworthy attractions

Nature Reserves

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 ...

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Nature Reserves

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...

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Nature Reserves

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...

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Museums

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...

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Popular Tourist Routes

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...

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Nature Reserves

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...

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Nature Reserves

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-...

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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...

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Golf Courses

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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