We offer 35 KwaZulu-Natal holidays. KwaZulu-Natal is South Africa’s Zulu Kingdom, with eight unique destinations. Visit sophisticated Durban or the immaculate eco-wonderland of the Elephant Coast. Tour historic Battlefields, delight in the South Coast’s golden beaches and gentle surf. Ukahlamba offers cascading waterfalls and stunning mountain views, the Midlands boasts art and antiques, the Dolphin Coast needs no explanation, and the majesty of Zululand is second to none. With all this choice, a KwaZulu-Natal holiday is a kaleidoscope of cultures, landscapes and experiences.
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It was a privilege to be involved in the wild dog rescue at Thanda Reserve when a poacher's snare was caught around her neck. Seeing the biggest tuskers when at Tembe was another highlight and identifying them was great fun. 
(more)Thanda Game reserve has to be the most memorable although it was hard to pick a specific part of it. It was fantastic and we couldn't have been treated better or had a more pleasant experience ... we will be back. (more)You can trust responsibletravel.com reviews because, unlike many other schemes, reviews can ONLY be written by people who we have verified have been on the holidays. In addition, we don't run these holidays ourselves - our only interest is giving you the best independent advice.
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KwaZulu-Natal travel guideUsing tips and advice from local people, the guide is packed with authentic insights celebrating the enormous diversity of the Provence. Whether you’re interested in places to stay, culture and food, local activities and events, holiday ideas, or just advice on the best beaches to visit, the guide provides all the information with a local twist.The multimedia guide includes podcasts from local people telling their stories, including Mark Mgobhozi, a township guide, and Rob Gerrard, a battlefield expert – all offering their unique experiences of life in KwaZulu-Natal. Learn more about KwaZulu-Natal in our KwaZulu-Natal insider's travel guide Walking in KwaZulu-NatalA UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Drakensberg Mountains – the ‘Berg’ as they are affectionately known – form the highest mountain range in southern Africa with peaks up to 3,482 metres (11,424 ft).Read more about the Drakensberg Mountains Whale watching and the Sardine RunThe north coast of KwaZulu-Natal is renowned for the Humpback and Southern Right whales which migrate north along the coast during June and July and back south again in September and October. Dolphin sightings are also a daily occurrence year-round.One of the world’s great marine migrations, the Sardine Run, also takes place each year in June and July when huge shoals up to 7 kms long made up of millions of silver sardines (pilchards) migrate along the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal creating a feeding frenzy of sharks, dolphins and sea-birds in their wake. Read more about wildlife in KwaZulu-Natal Some lesser-known facts on KwaZulu-Natal:Durban’s Umlazi township, South Africa’s second largest after Soweto, has a population of more than 750,000 and is developing fast with investment in schools, infrastructure and housing. As well as guided tours, visitors can eat at top class restaurants and experience typical township cuisine.Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Park. Once an exclusive hunting ground for the great King Shaka, the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Park is the oldest game park in Africa, officially established in 1895. The park was instrumental in saving the white rhino from extinction whose numbers had declined to a mere 20 individuals in 1900 and now numbers well over 10,000. All the ‘Big Five’ can be seen in the park, including both white and black rhinos and the park is also one of the world's top locations for viewing the exotic nyala, a spiral-horned antelope with distinctive vertical stripes on the side of its body. Find out more about KwaZulu-Natal's township communities  Learn more about KwaZulu-Natal with the brand-new responsibletravel.com insider's travel guide to KwaZulu-Natal
KwaZulu-Natal Articles:Read more about KwaZulu Natal one of South Africa’s top wilderness destinations and its safari experiences that include some of the most unique in the whole of Africa! |
