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 ...
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 ...
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: ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
Moth Museum of Militaria
Where? Durban Central
Warriors Gate MOTH Museum of Militaria: The museum was started by World War 1 veterans and is now the international headquarters of the MOTHS organisation.
The museum houses a superb collection of medals, ...
Visit the King Shaka Memorial
Where? Stanger
A 20-minute slide show on the history of King Shaka can be viewed and there is also a small curio shop and an Interpretative Centre.
Shaka was born in Zululand in 1787, his mother being Princess Nandi, and ...
McKenzie's Caves Hike
Where? Underberg
Start: Mkhomzi Nature Reserve car park
Finish: Mkhomzi Nature Reserve car park
Duration: 11km (roughly 20 km return)
Fitness: moderate
Our tip: sign the register if hiking overnight, and reserve the cave ...
Maluti Community Trail
Where? Matatiele
Start: Matatiele on the edge of the Eastern Cape, KZN and southern Lesotho borders
End: Matatiele
Duration: 4 days, 5 nights
Fitness: there are reasonable ascents and descents every day and you will need to ...