KwaZulu - Natal Attractions
Despite being a relatively small province, KwaZulu/Natal has a concentration of everything travelers come to South Africa for. There's the Drakensberg mountain range with its scenic views plus beaches, savannas and historic Boer War and Anglo-Zulu battlefields.
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Giant's Castle Game Reserve
(Natal Drakensburg)
The Giant's Castle Game Reserve was originally established in 1903 to protect the dwindling herds of elands. Today the park is popular with tourists both for the animals and the Bushman rock drawings.
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Royal Natal National Park
(Natal Drakensburg)
The fabulous mountain scenery of Royal Natal National Park can be appreciated from a number of lookouts or hiking trails. The rock face known as the Amphitheater, drops over 500 m.
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St Lucia Wetland Park
Lake St Lucia is the main attraction of St Lucia Wetland Park. Known for being the country's largest inland lake, the park has abundant bird life, including flamingos and pelicans.
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Cathedral Peak
(Natal Drakensburg)
Cathedral Peak stands at 3,004 m, towering above the Cathedral Peak Hotel. A trail leads to the summit, from where there are wonderful views.
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Cathkin Peak & Champagne Castle
(Natal Drakensburg)
These two peaks, both of which stand more than 3,100 m, are located in an area of good hiking.
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Hluhluwe & Umfolozi Game Reserves
These game reserves were established in the late 1800s, making them some of the oldest in the country.
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Hluhluwe Game Reserve
(Hluhluwe & Umfolozi Game Reserves)
The Hluhluwe Game Reserve is only 230 sq.km in size, and features a landscape of forest covered hills.
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Mkuzi Game Reserve
The landscape of the Mkuzi Game Reserve is a mix of coastal dunes, wooded steppe, forest, and savanna. The area attracts large numbers of birds.
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Ndumu Game Reserve
The Ndumu Game Reserve features wetlands of tropical and subtropical habitats, and dense forest that are home to hippos, crocodiles, cheetahs, and other large game.
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Sani Pass
(Natal Drakensburg)
Sani Pass links the Royal Natal National Park to Bushman's Nek. Visitors can either hike or take a four wheel drive vehicle to the pass, from where there are fantastic views.
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Sodwana Bay National Park
(St Lucia Wetland Park)
Sodwana Bay National Park lies on the Indian Ocean and features forests and wetlands which are home to all kinds of wildlife. Off shore are reefs which are popular with divers.
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Umfolozi Game Reserve
(Hluhluwe & Umfolozi Game Reserves)
Visitors can take 3 to 5 day guided hikes through the Umfolozi Game Reserve to explore the vast areas that are inaccessible by road.
Dundee - Newcastle, South Africa
The reservoir in the Chelmsford Nature Reserve supplies water to Newcastle (pop. 40,000), 25km/15mi away. The town, situated at the foot of the Natal Drakensberg, was founded in 1864 and named after the Duke of Newcastle, then colonial secretary. It is now an important center of steel production.
The rivers in the surrounding area are well stocked with fish. A favorite excursion from Newcastle is to the falls on the Ncandu River, 16km/ 10mi from the town on the road to Mullers Pass.
The rivers in the surrounding area are well stocked with fish. A favorite excursion from Newcastle is to the falls on the Ncandu River, 16km/ 10mi from the town on the road to Mullers Pass.
