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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
Monthly Heritage Market
Where? Hillcrest
The Hillcrest Heritage Market (also known as the Heritage Market), is held on the last Sunday of each month. This craft market, found on the 1000 Hills Tourist Route, offers a wonderful morning of ...
Ocean Echo Fishing Charters
Where? Zinkwazi
Charter fishing off the Colphin Coast is an experience not to be missed and Ocean Echo Fishing Charters offer an exhilarating surf launch off Zinkwazi Beach.
Ocean Echo Fishing Charters provide a ...
Vetch's Pier
Where? Durban Point Waterfront
Durban's beachfront may have undertaken itself as 'The Golden Mile' but it has understated itself under blue skies that reflect this Indian Ocean stretch for over four golden miles from the mouth of the Umgeni ...
Saporé Restaurant
Where? Nottingham Road
Come and enjoy a fabulous meal at this casual and contemporary hotspot in Nottingham Road. There is a very chilled out atmosphere and you will enjoy relaxing outside or inside near the fire on the colder ...
The Pottery Gallery
Where? Umhlali
The Pottery Gallery in Umhlali is an arts and crafts centre that showcases some of KwaZulu-Natal's finest creative talent. The shop is located on Burnedale Farm, a mini metropolis of eclectic shops, Saturday ...