Kwazulu Natal
South Africa
Kwazulu Natal
One of the largest provinces in South Africa, Kwazulu Natal is a scenically diverse region, bordered by the Drakensberg Mountains to the west and the warm Indian Ocean to the east. It houses a treasure trove of attractions, from coastal wilderness reserves and big-5 safari parks to traditional Zulu settlements and Boer War battlefield sites.
South Africa self-drive
We had an absolutely fantastic holiday... Difficult to pick out special highlights as it was so full of them!
Accommodation
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Cathedral Peak
Cathedral Peak Hotel is one of the oldest resorts in the Drakensberg, having opened over 75 years ago in 1939. Popular with newlyweds and honeymooners, it's a romantic mountain getaway.
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Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse
Adjoining Giants Castle Nature Reserve in the Drakensbergs, Cleopatra Farmhouse is a peaceful, intimate retreat that has won numerous awards for its gourmet restaurant.
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Fordoun Hotel and Spa
This stylish, five-star resort and spa is part of a farmstead dating back to the 1860s. Carefully restored, today it offers luxury accommodation in the heart of Kwazulu Natal.
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Fugitives' Drift
Fugitives' Drift is a comfortable lodge and guest house situated in its own private nature reserve. It offers excellent guided tours of the Zulu war battlefield sites.
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Ghost Mountain Inn
Ghost Mountain Inn is a comfortable, four-star hotel providing good facilities and access to a range of activities in the Zululand region.
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Isandlwana Lodge
From its high location, perched in the iNyoni rock, Isandlwana Lodge overlooks the historic Isandlwana Plains, one of the most famous battlefield sites in Kwazulu Natal.
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Kosi Forest Lodge
Kosi Forest Lodge is a wonderful wilderness retreat set in the Kosi Bay Nature Reserve – a stunning region of great geographical diversity encompassing lakes, rivers, pristine beaches, bush and coastal forests.
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Phinda Game Reserve
Phinda Private Game Reserve is a 56,000 acre concession in northern KwaZulu Natal, close to the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. It contains a rich diversity of game and scenery, as well as some of South Africa's most unique safari lodges.
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Selborne Hotel
The Selborne Hotel & Estate is a sub-tropical retreat set on the edge of the warm Indian Ocean.
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Teremok Lodge
Teremok Lodge is a very stylish boutique hotel overlooking the beach in the resort town of Umhlanga, a short drive north of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
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Thanda Private Game Reserve
Thanda Private Game Reserve is a 5-star - and 'big 5' - game reserve that occupies a 35,000 acre slice of land in wild, beautiful Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal.
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Thonga Beach Lodge
Thonga Beach Lodge is a beautiful beach getaway. It enjoys a marvellous location overlooking the ocean in iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Maputaland - one of the best areas in South Africa for diving.
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Zimbali Lodge
Zimbali Lodge is an upmarket resort situated in a private reserve on the Dolphin Coast, Kwa-Zulu Natal. It boats a wealth of facilities including a golf course, and offers easy access to the many attractions of the Eastern Cape.
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Elephant in the Picture
We had a wonderful honeymoon. One of the best holidays we've done.