Also known as the Zulu Kingdom, KwaZulu-Natal provides a tantalising mix of majestic mountains, Indian Ocean beaches, spectacular wildlife and traditional Zulu culture.
Arguably South Africa’s most dramatic and varied province
Beautiful beaches, warm Indian Ocean currents and marine reserves home to turtles and dolphins
The Drakensberg Mountains are southern Africa’s highest mountain range and offer breathtaking scenery, ancient rock art sites and many outdoor activities
Home to the emotionally charged sites of the Anglo-Boer and Anglo-Zulu Wars
Phinda Private Game Reserve offers Big Five game viewing across seven distinct habitats
There’s no better place to begin your exploration of KwaZulu-Natal than the coastal city of Durban, the third largest city in South Africa, whose six kilometres of beaches enjoy an average 320 days of sunshine a year. Elsewhere along the coast you’ll find wild sandy beaches, coastal forests and a number of marine reserves with opportunities to dive and snorkel among turtles and dolphins.
Inland are the soaring peaks of the Drakensberg Mountains, offering unforgettable views and excellent hiking opportunities, and the emotionally charged sites of the Anglo-Zulu and Anglo-Boer Wars. Thought-provoking battlefield tours of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift are definite highlights of any visit to the region.
KwaZulu-Natal has great safari options too, not least at Phinda Private Game Reserve, established more than 30 years ago to return indigenous game to the area. Its seven distinct habitats, which range from rare sand forests to mountains and wetlands, are home to all the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino) as well as elegant nyala antelope, shy red dukier and a thriving population of cheetah. In fact, Phinda is one of the best places in the world to observe these rare big cats in the wild.
An elegant boutique retreat on KwaZulu-Natal's delightful Dolphin Coast, so named for the bottlenose dolphins that favour the area.
Private Big Five game reserve with a strong conservation record and six beautiful luxury lodges.
One of South Africa’s most cherished hotels, standing proud as a beacon of timeless elegance on Umhlanga’s beautiful beachfront, just 20 minutes from downtown Durban.