Monk's Cowl and Champagne Castle Hikes
Where? Monks Cowl
Start: Monk's Cowl or Champagne Castle, central Drakensberg
Finish: Monk's Cowl or Champagne Castle, central Drakensberg
Duration: various
Fitness: moderate
Our tip: hikes in this area are particularly ...
Phezulu Safari Park
Where? Bothas Hill
The Phezulu Safari Park is all about celebrating the natural abundance of KwaZulu-Natal as well as the cultural and historical diversity of this South African province. This private game reserve is situated in ...
Tugela Lighthouse
Where? Tugela
Lying on the north bank of the Tugela River Mouth, the lighthouse stands in amongst the typical densely wooded vegetation of Zululand, just south of Red Hill Nature Reserve.
The round, cylindrical concrete ...
Highgate Wine Estate
Where? Lions River
Most people know about Piggly Wiggly Village in the Midlands of KZN. What started off as only a couple of shops – a coffee shop cum deli and a shop full of collectables - expanded over time to become the ...
Leisure Beach
Where? Trafalgar
Leisure Beach on the South Coast of KwaZulu Natal is found between Trafalgar and Palm Beaches and is a wonderful spot to sunbathe. If you’re not one for lying in the sun doing nothing or you just can’t sit ...
Explore the Hawaan Forest
Where? Umhlanga
This beautiful forest is a unique woodland area bounded by the Ohlanga River and the sea. After centuries it still remains unspoiled and is home to a large number of animals and birds.
The Hawaan Forest ...
Phansi-Phezulu Horse Trail
Where? Bergville
Grooms take groups of up to ten riders on a 2 hour trail that starts by descending into a verdant river valley where the trail meanders with the bubbling Putrill Stream past a cave, which boasts a waterfall in ...
Blue Caterpillar Art Gallery
Where? Pietermaritzburg
Visit the Blue Caterpillar Art Gallery showcasing the work of top South African artists. Visit them at 37 Willowton Road in Pietermaritzburg for fine art sales.
The Gallery exhibits a wide range of ...
Thompsons Bay Beach
Where? Ballito
Thompsons Bay Beach is known for safe swimming, with lifeguards on duty, shark nets in place and of course ‘Charlie’s Pool’ which provides a bit more security for young swimmers and the elderly.
The beach ...
Mlambonja Pass to Twins Cave Trail
Where? Cathedral Peak
The Mlambonja Pass to Twins Cave Trail is an 11 km route up to the Mlambonja Pass to Twins Cave. It is a steep trail that heads up from the Cathedral Peal Hotel, past the trout hatchery and follows the ...
Zorbing at Groovy Balls Adventure Park
Where? Inchanga
A visit to the Groovy Balls Zorbing Adventure Park in Cliffdale near Durban, KwaZulu Natal will leave you feeling exhilarated.
Zorbing is a sport involving a large transparent ball where the participant is ...
Himeville Museum
Where? Himeville
The little town of Himeville is nestled in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal, with the magnificent Drakensberg Mountain Range behind it to make for a breath-taking backdrop of unimaginable proportions. The Himeville ...
Shop at Essenwood Market
Where? Berea, Durban
For a perfect blend of fashion, food, art, décor and entertainment, spend a few hours perusing the 220 stalls that are the Essenwood Market in Durban.
Ideally situated in Berea Park, under a canopy of ...
Hiking The Hlobane Mountain
Where? Hlobane
There is an interesting hike you can go on while in Hlobane that will take you through the all famous battlefield.
A key is required to enter this area and it is advised that only experience hikers ...
Kosi Bay Trail
Where? Kosi Bay
Whilst there is a Kosi Bay Trail that takes roughly four days to complete, which can also be done as a slackpacker version, there are variations and flexible trails, depending on your level of fitness.
The ...