KwaZulu Natal, a breathtaking region that is filled with natural beauty, sandy beaches and high mountains. A wonderful place to visit while touring South Africa
Kwazulu-Natal
A list of all the African Tribes in South Africa with a brief explanation on each of them.
African Tribes
Basic history of The Zulu nation of Southern Africa. Zulu tribe of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The rein of Chaka and Dingaan, Zulu chiefs.
Zulu Tribe
Shaka (Chaka) was born towards the end of the 18th century in what is now KwaZulu-Natal. His mother, Nandi, was the daughter of a past chief of the Elangeni tribe and his father Senzangakona was the chief of the very small Zulu tribe. Nandi was barely tolerated by the Zulu […]
Shaka – Zulu Chief
The coastal area North of Durban in KwaZulu Natal province, South Africa, is known as the Dolphin Coast, so named because of the Bottle Nose Dolphins that can be sighted in large schools cavorting happily off shore in search of sardine shoals. Visitors will find a string of holiday resorts […]
Dolphin Coast
The Drakensberg Mountain Range in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with its imposing mountain peaks and stunning scenery. The perfect spot for tourists. – one of the most popular holiday destinations in South Africa because of its splendour and vast amount of exciting activities available.
Drakensberg Mountains
The city of Durban in KwaZulu Natal Province in South Africa is overflowing with magnificent scenery, unlimited activities and golden beaches. The perfect vacation spot for tourists.
Durban
Read about The Elephant Coast in Kwazulu Natal, South Africa which boasts a broad range of fauna and flora. Incredible wildlife as well as many other captivating activities for tourists and South African visitors alike.
Elephant Coast
The Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park is one of the oldest and highly esteemed game reserves in South Africa and is situated approximately 280 km north of Durban in Kwazulu-Natal. Originally Umfolozi and Hluhluwe were two separate game parks which in 1989 amalgamated to become the large and impressive Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park, […]
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park
The story of the historical battle of Blood River between the Zulus and the Voortrekkers
Battle of Blood River
The Hibiscus Coast of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa lies about 120 km south of Durban and includes many lovely resort towns. Running from Port Edward in the south to Hibberdene in the north, the area includes many lovely and picturesque small towns and villages in between, including the main towns […]
Hibiscus Coast
The picturesque town of Howick is situated in the Midlands Meander in the uMgungundlovu area of the province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. About 24 km North of Pietermaritzburg and 88 km from Durban it is easily accessible and well worth visiting. The main attraction and located more or less […]
Howick Falls
Ladysmith is a town in the Kwazulu-Natal Province of South Africa. The town lies in the foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains on the banks of the Klip River and is an ideal stopping off point for anyone interested in the battlefields of the Anglo-Boer War. The town of Ladysmith is […]
Ladysmith
The capital of KwaZulu-Natal is the beautiful and historically rich city of Pietermaritzburg. The original Zulu name was umGungundlovu which is, still today, the name used for the district authority. The city is also commonly known as Maritzburg. In 1838 after the Voortrekkers had won the battle of Blood River […]
Pietermaritzburg
Port Edward is the most southerly town on the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal, approximately 170 km from Durban and close to the border of the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. The area between Port Edward and the town of Port Shepstone further north is known as the Hibiscus Coast. […]
Port Edward
Port Shepstone is situated on the South Coast of the KwaZulu-Natal Province in South Africa approximately 120 km from Durban. It is the largest town along this coastline and was founded in1867 at the time that marble was discovered in the area and named after Sir Theophilus Shepstone, a Natal […]
Port Shepstone
The Royal Natal National Park is located in the heart of the Drakensberg Mountains and is part of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site in the province of KwaZulu Natal. The park is famous for its impressive scenic beauty and amazing mountain trails that are a delight for walkers […]
Royal Natal National Park
For lovers of culture and history as well as beautiful scenery, the Rainbow Route in KwaZulu-Natal is well worth following. Follow in the footsteps of the Voortrekkers and explore the customs and ritual rites of the Zulu people as you enjoy all the interesting places that you can find along […]
Rainbow Route
There are 8 world heritage sites in South Africa. 4 of these are cultural, 3 are listed as natural and the 8th is regarded as mixed and that is the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park. The uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park is situated in Kwazulu-Natal and includes both the Provincial Royal National Park and […]
uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park
Sugar Industry – As early as 1672 efforts were made to grow sugarcane at the Cape of Good Hope which ended in failure and it was only at the start of colonization in Natal that the sugar industry and the growing of sugar cane proved to be successful. Before the […]
Sugar Industry
Durban, in the province of KwaZulu-Natal South Africa, offers an outstanding experience for visitors at uShaka Marine World. Situated at the end of Durban’s Golden Mile, uShaka Marine world is incorporated into more than 15 hectares of the finest beach front. This world class marine theme park is the largest in […]