In the 'hood, Babanango as a destination

In the northern reaches of Zululand is the little town of Babanango en route to Dundee on the R68. An unusual name, Babanango translates as ‘Father there she is' - ‘Ubaba, nangu' - and evidently refers to a small child who was lost on the slopes of the mist-shrouded hill, now a landmark in the area. Babanango itself is the highest village in Zululand and an ideal place to stay if you're ... cont.

R34 Highway between Vryheid and Ulundi, Vryheid, 3000, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Directions to Hill Top House

From King Shaka International Airport
There will be three toll gates on the way which require cash or a credit card. The fee ranges from ZAR15.50 to ZAR44.00.

From King Shaka, merge onto the N2 Kwadukuza towards Tongaat and travel 79km. Take Exit 277 (the Gingindlovu turnoff) for the R66, continue for 800m then turn left onto the R66 towards Gingindlovu/Eshowe/Ulundi.

Travel for 75.8km passing through Melmoth town. After the Total Garage, drive 3.6km until you get to the third left towards Babanango Town and take this onto the R68. Drive 20.9km and turn right towards Babanango Valley to stay on the R68 for another 32km.

Please look out for the Brown Road Sign indicating Babanango turnoff. If you reach a bridge you've gone 20 minutes too far!

As you passing through Babanango Town, there will be a 4-way intersection by the Police Station in Babanango Town. Turn left and continue on the R68. After 3.6km, look out for the Babanango Valley Lodge sign and turn right onto a dirt road. After you have taken the correct turn, travel for 1.1km until the road forks to the left. Take a left fork and continue on this dirt road for 10.3km. Look out for wildlife and river crossing!

(Dirt road access. 4x4 not required).

Please adhere to the speed limits as there are many speed traps along the way. Please also be aware that a large portion of the roads are regional roads and you maybe drive past many cows and goats whom can walk across the road at any given time.

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