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 ...
Microlight Flights and Skydiving
Where? Ballito
The Dolphin Coast of South Africa is a magnificent stretch, where sandy beaches and the Indian Ocean put on an extraordinary show. It includes the pretty holiday towns of Ballito, Umdloti, Zinkwazi, and Salt ...
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 ...
Skydive Durban
Where? Eston
Some like to enjoy the sites of KwaZulu Natal by sitting in a perfectly good car and some like to enjoy the sight of Durban by jumping out of a perfectly good aeroplane.
From either perspective the KwaZulu ...
Scuba Diving with Triton Dive Charters
Where? Sodwana Bay
Triton Dive Charters and Lodge is not only special for the fantastic SCUBA courses and experiences on offer, but also for its legendary beginnings.
Triton was established by Peter Timm and Rolleen Jacobs in ...
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 ...
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 ...
Wild 5 Adventures
Where? Oribi Gorge
If you are looking for a thrilling adventure to get that adrenaline rush then be sure to visit the Wild 5 extreme adventure company.
Are you brave enough to step it up a notch and really get your heart ...
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, ...
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: ...
Rainbow Route
Where? Start in Carolina
The Rainbow Route links the provinces of Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal starting at Carolina. It passes through the towns of Kriel, Bethal, Ermelo, Chrissiesmeer, Amsterdam, and Piet Retief before crossing the ...
Giba Cafe
Where? Hillcrest
The coffee shop is a feel-good food outlet offering a selection of delicious breakfasts, salads, pastas, pizzas and cakes. Situated at the magnificent Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park, just off the N3, outside of ...
Day Trails in the Umtamvuna Nature Reserve
Where? Port Edward
For the adventurous hiker and trail walker visiting the Umtamvuna Nature Reserve which is 8km from Port Edward on the South Coast of KwaZulu Natal offers a number of trails with varying difficulty and ...