Kwazulu Natal is a sub-tropical province on the Eastern Coast of South Africa. Kwazulu Natal was formed from the provinces of Kwazulu and Natal. It is a beautiful area with a lot of history, features many great battle sites from the Boer and Zulu wars with the British (as well as each other), and some fabulous game reserves.
The Drakensberg Mountains
The Drakensberg Mountains (a World Heritage Site) are South Africa's highest mountains. The Drakensberg Mountains were referred to as the Dragon Mountains by early settlers. The mountains are home to many nature reserves, including Mount-aux-Sources, and uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park. One of the most spectacular sites in the Drakensberg Mountains is that of Tugela Falls. Tugela Falls is the second highest waterfall in the world and is a magnificent sight to behold! On the foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains are a series of caves with primitive paintings on the walls, for those interested in ancient history and art. The Drakensberg Mountains offer beautiful walking trails, cascading waterfalls and great fishing, ideal for the outdoor enthusiast.
Zululand Battlefields
Zululand contains some of the most famous battle sites from the Anglo-Zulu and Boer wars. Some of the most well known Anglo-Zulu battle sites are at Isandlwana, Rorke`s Drift and Fugitives Drift. Boer war sites include Talana Hill (the site of the first battle of the Anglo-Boer War), and Spioenkop (where both Winston Churchill and Mahatma Gandhi were present).
Kwazulu Natal Game Reserves
Kwazulu Natal features some of the oldest game reserves in South Africa, and is a great way place to experience the Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino! Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park (established in 1895) is the oldest game reserve. Set in the heart of Zululand, it is a large and incredibly scenic park with rippling hills covered in low acacia bush. The park is particularly famous for its conservation of endangered black rhino and the largest population of white rhino in the world. Other game reserves in the area include Ithala Game Reserve Area, and Tembe Elephant Park.
If youre looking for a truly comprehensive experience of South Africa, holiday apartments in Kwazulu Natal will put you in a region simply bursting with historical, cultural and natural diversity, so if you want to spend a day scuba diving from a blissful beach, watching wildlife in a nature reserve or shopping in the cosmopolitan city of Durban, holiday apartment rentals in Kwazulu Natal would certainly appeal to the interests of people of all ages in a country where the sun can be relied upon to shine virtually all year round.
Boasting one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in South Africa, villas and apartments in Kwazulu Natal bring a whole new meaning to sun, sea and sand with so many stunning beaches to choose from and such a wide range of watersports to enjoy that you might be reluctant to do anything else, but once you venture into the spectacular landscapes that can also be found within minutes of your holiday apartment in Kwazulu Natal, not to mention learn about the fascinating wealth of culture and history that exists in every village, town and city in the area, you'll want to consider a return visit to your holiday rental in Kwazulu Natal in order to take in all that is waiting to be discovered in this unique corner of South Africa.
Hikers and nature lovers will come into their own in the Royal Natal National Park, Champagne Castle, Monks Cowl, Giants Castle Game Reserve or in the Southern Berg region. Anglers can have their turn in the romantic Midlands. For those interested in the colonial history, there is the Battlefields Region. Or do some of everything and relax in between in splendid natural surroundings.
Naturally KwaZulu Natal provides first class safari experiences in their expansive nature and wildlife parks teaming with game. A favourite is the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve, known for its many rhinos. In the Mkhuze Game Reserve one can also gain a good insight into the impressive wildlife world of Southern Africa. In the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park close encounters with crocodiles and hippos are guaranteed.
Several cultural villages in Zululand give you an idea of the culture of the Zulu people as it used to be in the last century. In the province of KwaZulu Natal the visitor awaits an authentic piece of Africa combined with excellent infrastructure and a good road network, an international airport, superb accommodation for all requirements and a broad gastronomic offer.
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