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KwaZulu-Natal<br />
Welcome to the Zulu Kingdom: an enticing, spectacular and fascinating multi-cultural showpiece destination flanked by<br />
the warm Indian Ocean on the east and soaring peaks to the west. KwaZulu-Natal has a wealth of scenic and cultural<br />
attractions that include the country’s most popular beaches lying to the south and north of Durban. Add to that its<br />
bushveld reserves to the north, historic battlefields and the dramatic Drakensberg mountains, and you can see why it’s<br />
popular with travellers.<br />
BATTLEFIELDS<br />
The battles fought in the rolling hills and valleys of northern<br />
KwaZulu-Natal some 120 years ago changed the course of SA<br />
history and still today, the area now known as the Battlefields<br />
seems to echo with heroic and tragic deeds of the past. The<br />
sites of famous skirmishes that rocked the British, weakened<br />
the Boers and broke the mighty Zulu nation continue to draw<br />
visitors. Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift are two of the most<br />
famous battlefields.<br />
UKHAHLAMBA-DRAKENSBERG<br />
The uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park is one of the province’s<br />
two World Heritage sites. This one is part of a much longer<br />
mountain range that stretches some 1,600 kilometres from<br />
South Africa’s northernmost provinces to the Eastern Cape.<br />
Not only does the site protect a stunning natural mountain<br />
wilderness area, it also protects an amazing cultural legacy of<br />
ancient rock art in Africa pained by the San.<br />
ELEPHANT COAST<br />
The Elephant Coast borders Mozambique, Swaziland and the<br />
Indian Ocean. The region comprises 21 different ecosystems<br />
and is a veritable paradise of natural wonders. There are few<br />
places in Africa that can claim to have such an incredible<br />
diversity of fresh water ecosystems, which is why a large<br />
portion of the Elephant Coast, the iSimangaliso Wetland<br />
Park, has been designated a World Heritage site. The coastal<br />
dune system that runs along the 220km stretch of protected<br />
coastline comprises dunes that are among the highest<br />
forested dunes in the world, up to 180 metres high.<br />
DURBAN<br />
There is no city in SA quite like Durban. Due to its<br />
subtropical coastal climate, warm seas, beautiful swimming<br />
beaches and the variety of restaurants and nightlife, Durban<br />
has always been regarded as a holiday city. Durban’s rich<br />
cultural diversity is what gives it a vibrancy enjoyed by few<br />
other South African cities. The wonderful food, ceremonies<br />
and festivals have greatly enriched the city’s cultural<br />
landscapes.<br />
SOUTH COAST<br />
KZN’s south coast, with its string of small villages stretching<br />
from Port Edward in the south to Amanzimtoti in the north,<br />
and its pretty beaches and warm sea, has long been one of<br />
South Africa’s favourite year-round holiday destinations.<br />
Many of the south coast’s activities revolve around the ocean.<br />
For example, you can go snorkelling or scuba diving, surfing<br />
or whale watching. The Aliwal Shoal off Umkomaas and<br />
Scottburgh, and the Protea Banks off Shelley Beach are rated<br />
as some of the top shark diving sites in the world.<br />
38 | SEPTEMBER2017 Visit businesstravellerafrica.co.za
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