Kranskop, Natal Midlands
The rather little village of Kranskop lies just 36km north east of Greytown in the Midlands of KwaZulu Natal. It rests in the shadow of a rocky ridge that is undoubtedly the reason for its name change from the original 'Hopetown'.
Kranskop's rocky escarpment is something of a landmark, a feature of the landscape, towering 1175 metres over the valley below. You can understand why it might be called 'precipice summit', as the direct translation from the Afrikaans reveals. Whilst the village may have been here since 1894, the sandstone outcrop with its two openings has been an integral part of Zulu local folklore for far longer.
Tales involve cannibals who were said to have the power to open the mountain and coax passersby inside. The Zulu name for it is aptly Ntunjambili – rock with two holes.
Kranskop features on The Amble, a route that principally follows Route 33 from Pietermaritzburg through the north east Midlands. But which also stretches to incorporate little towns like Kranskop, Harburg, Ashburton, Wartburg, Claridge and Dalton.
From battlefield sites of the Anglo-Boer War to historical churches, outdoor wilderness, waterfalls and birding sites, The Amble includes a series of activities, wildlife and history.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options

Sunrise Guesthouse
Sunrise Guesthouse is an affordable accommodation alternative. We offer five self catering units and two double rooms which each sleep between tw...

Bosch Hoek Lodge
Bosch Hoek Lodge offers Bed & Breakfast accommodation in a selection of rooms on a converted farmstead. This luxury getaway provides easy access ...

11 Karkloof
11 Karkloof offers accommodation in five self catering cottages each sleeping four, the Round House which sleeps 12 and Falls House which sleeps ...

Rockabilly Ranch
Rockabilly Ranch offers comfy self-catering accommodation near Pietermaritzburg. Our surrounds are tranquil and full of bird life. We have a rive...

Invermooi Estate
Boasting panoramic views of the Drakensberg Mountains, Invermooi Estate provides accommodation on the Invermooi Angus Stud farm. This picturesque...

Thorn Tree Lodge
Thorn Tree Lodge is located in Hayfields, Pietermaritzburg. The lodge offers accommodation in twenty one rooms and is set in an indigenous garden...

Inversanda Farmhouse Wing
Inversanda Farmhouse Wing is a cottage in Dargle with its own private entrance and garden. The farmhouse wing sleeps up to four guests in two bed...

The Farriers
The Farriers is a freestanding cottage offering accommodation in Hilton. Here you can enjoy the sound of the birds singing in the morning and the...

Ferndene Farm
Nestled in the Dargle forests, Ferndene Farm is a lovely old stone and thatch farmhouse offering self catering accommodation. The house sleeps 12...
Things to do in the area

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Noteworthy attractions

Albert Falls Dam Nature Reserve
The source of the uMngeni River lies in the uMngeni Vlei area, an ancient wetland bounded by hills. From here it meanders eastward through undula...

Midmar Dam Nature Reserve
The large stretch of fresh water from the uMngeni, coupled with 1000 hectares of game park that contains red hartebeest, blesbok, reedbuck, black...

Bosch Hoek Golf Club
Bosch Hoek Golf Course in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands must qualify as one of the most picturesque layouts in the country. The estate is convenient...

Gowrie Farm Golf Course
Gowrie Farm Golf Course, one of KwaZulu Natal's finest golf courses, was built in the traditional way with push up greens and rugged bunkers. The...

Maritzburg Golf Club
The Maritzburg Golf Club in Pietermaritzburg is one of the oldest golf clubs in South Africa, dating back to 1886. It has lush, smooth cynodon gr...

Sakabula Golf Club
Sakabula Golf Club is a unique combination of agricultural smallholdings around a delightful 18-hole, par 73, golf course in a scenic rural envir...

Victoria Country Club
Less than five minutes from the CBD of Pietermaritzburg, the Victoria Country Club is superbly located in the scenic parklands adjoining the Quee...

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 f...

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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