Amphitheatre Heritage Trail
Where? Bergville
Start: there are numerous entrances, but Witsieshoek is one of them
Finish: Royal Natal National Park
Duration: 25 - 30 km over three days
Fitness: average, but it can be strenuous
Our tip: there is a ...
Karkloof Crane & Conservation Centre
Where? Karkloof
The Karkloof Crane and Conservation Centre is an exquisite natural resource in the heart of the scenic South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. While it offers visitors plenty of beautiful vistas and variety, ...
Emoyeni Trail
Where? St Lucia
Start: Mission Rocks
Finish: Mission Rocks
Duration: 63 km over five days
Fitness: fairly fit, particularly as it gets humid, which adds strain to the hike
Our tip: you will need to take tents along as the ...
Cathedral Peak Hike
Where? Cathedral Peak
Start: Cathedral Peak Hotel
Finish: Cathedral Peak Hotel
Duration: 19 km, 12+ hours (one very long day, if you make an early start)
Fitness: this is an arduous hike; you need to be very fit
Our tip: ...
Ingungumbane Trail
Where? Port Edward
Start: Umtamvuna Nature Reserve – at the office
Finish: Umtamvuna Nature Reserve
Duration: 4 km; 3 hours
Fitness: moderate
Our tip: don't let the steep gradients discourage you; this is one of the ...
Langalibalele Pass hike
Where? Giants Castle
Start: Giant's Castle camp
Finish: Giant's Castle camp
Duration: 6.5 km, roughly 5 hours
Fitness: moderate
Our tip: always remember seasonal clothing as the 'berg can change seasons without warning
The ...
Dlinza Forest Aerial Boardwalk
Where? Eshowe
South Africa and its subtropical province of KwaZulu-Natal are both testimony to the beauty and profusion of natural treasures to be found within the borders of one country. This province is home to the Dlinza ...
Sentinel Peak trail
Where? Mont-aux-Sources
Start: Sentinel car park (almost 3 000 metres above sea level)
Finish: Sentinel car park
Duration: a whole day
Fitness: fit (the hike may be shortened, but it is a slog nonetheless)
Our tip: if you suffer ...
Mziki Trail
Where? St Lucia
Start: Mount Tabor hut, iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Finish: Mount Tabor hut
Duration: 40 km
Fitness: moderate to difficult
Our tip: head to the Mission Rocks (the sea lies on the eastern flanks of the ...
Giant's Castle Hikes
Where? Giants Castle
Giant's Castle refers both to the landmark rock massif in the central Drakensberg, where it rests in amongst the peaks of Champagne Castle and Cathkin Peak, and the game reserve of the same name, proclaimed ...
Fly Fishing at Tillietudlem Trout Farm
Where? Dargle
Some of the finest private fly fishing waters on the Midlands Meander! Tillietudlem offers exceptional and exclusive fly fishing for Rainbow and Brown trout, plus indigenous Yellow fish, in 5 dams and the ...
Primitive Trail
Where? Hluhluwe
Join the Primitive Trail in Hluhluwe for a fun, exhilarating and challenging hiking experience like no other. Backpack for three or four nights and make the most of the trail and the game reserve. Get in touch ...
Watch the Durban Sunrise
Where? Umhlanga, Durban
Umhlanga meaning 'the place of reeds' in Zulu is also the place of sunrises in any language. On the north coast of Durban, this east facing beach starts its stretch up 200 km of natural rugged coastline. ...
Beluga
Where? Umhlanga Ridge
Beluga Restaurant is an elegant eatery in the Gateway Theatre Mall, perfect for those that demand excellence. The team of innovative chefs have created a dynamic menu that constantly evolves so that diners can ...
Visit Time Warp Surf Museum
Where? Durban
Warm water, an eternal summer, lifeguards and shark nets mean that surf is always up on one of the six main beaches of Durban. Home to international surfing competitions where the world pros handle local tides ...