City: KwaZulu-Natal
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KwaZulu-Natal (/kwɑːˌzuːluː nəˈtɑːl/; also referred to as KZN and known as "the garden province") is a province of South Africa that was created in 1994 when the Zulu bantustan of KwaZulu ("Place of the Zulu" in Zulu) and Natal Province were merged. It is located in the southeast of the country, enjoying a long shoreline beside the Indian Ocean and sharing borders with three other provinces and the countries of Mozambique, Swaziland and Lesotho. Its capital is Pietermaritzburg and its largest city is Durban. It is the 2nd most populous province in South Africa, with slightly fewer residents than Gauteng.
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1. Drakensberg Mountains
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5.0 based on 196 reviews
The major portion of the 200-kilometer-long mountain range named the "Barrier of Spears" lies in the kingdom of KwaZulu-Natal.
Reviewed By kylieparemore123 - East London, South Africa
Great place to visit. Me and my boyfriend went for a few days nice for a nice relaxing and peaceful holiday we stayed at Bushmans resort lots of activities to do aswell. we couldn't get enough of the view of the mountains South Africa has lots of beautiful landscape.
2. Cumberland Nature Reserve
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5.0 based on 74 reviews
Cumberland Nature Reserve is a Nature Lovers Paradise. Over 300 bird species, 30 + mammal species and over 300 species of wild flower call Cumberland their home. Well maintained hiking trails traverse the entire Reserve allowing one to explore all the different habitats and make the most of the jaw-dropping scenery. The Reserve offers the ultimate escape into Nature through overnight stays in a variety of secluded self-catering accommodation as well as two private campsites.
Reviewed By MosieMo56
Cumberland Nature Reserve is a hidden gem. It is my 'Go To' place when I need Bush Away Time .... time to replenish my soul and to breathe. Over the past years I have paid many visits to this little spot of paradise often taking photos of all things nature and other times, just sitting at a perfectly kept picnic spot enjoying all nature has to offer. All picnic spots are well kept and the ablutions are spotlessly clean. Horseshoe Cottage was a perfect spot for a birthday weekend and from there we explored many tracks, trails and rocks looking for snakes, scorpions, butterflies and a host of other insects and things! The birdlife at Cumberland is amazing. Naturally the animals are a drawcard too and it is always great seeing their excellent condition. Aloe season is a delight and not to be missed! Cumberland deserves to be explored! One of my most favourite hideaways.
3. The Valley of a 1000 Hills
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4.5 based on 449 reviews
Densely forested and dotted with gorges, streams and villages, this valley makes for a stunning scenic drive.
Reviewed By lynlitvack - Thornhill, Canada
Magnificent scenery, lush landscapes, fresh air. We took a lovely hike in the sunshine the fresh air was intoxicating and the beauty of the rushing stream below. The sky seemed to go on forever with awesome clouds.
4. Durban Botanic Gardens
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4.5 based on 1,204 reviews
Rare plants, exquisite orchids and charity tea parties draw visitors to this botanical garden.
Reviewed By wrmnk001 - Berkhamsted, United Kingdom
I have visited Durban many times and I always head for the botanic gardens as it is the most beautiful place in Durban. There are always an abundance of flowers and the bird life there is amazing especially around the small lake, and of course there are the monkeys! This garden is a very pleasant way to spend a couple of hours away from busy Durban and it is free!!
5. uShaka Wet 'n Wild
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4.5 based on 373 reviews
A fun fresh water world of slides and pools, uShaka’s Wet ‘n Wild caters for the adrenaline junkie and those less adventurous!
Reviewed By Alfie1608
When friends from Bothaville visited us in Amanzimtoti, the obvious choice for me was to take them for an outing to Ushaka Marine World. Needless to say, they were impressed beyond comprehension with what they saw and experienced. The highlight of the visit being the dolphin show which was both informative and super exciting. They had their pics taken with the heroes post the show, and following a light snack at one of the many fast food outlets, we headed back home, tired but completely gratified.
6. uShaka Marine World
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4.5 based on 4,292 reviews
uShaka Marine World is a 16-hectare theme park in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It comprises 8 attractions: uShaka Sea World, uShaka Wet 'n Wild, uShaka Sea Animal Encounters Island, uShaka Beach, uShaka Village Walk, uShaka Kids World, uShaka Dangerous Creatures and Chimp & Zee. uShaka Sea World is the fifth largest aquarium in the world. uShaka Wet 'n Wild water park has the highest slide in Africa.
Reviewed By AbelThompson - Paarl, South Africa
i loved to watch the Seal and the dolphin shows at shaka marine, i also enjoyed the park walk, i loved the food and the sea creatures in the old Marine etc
7. KwaZulu-Natal Museum
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4.5 based on 72 reviews
KwaZulu-Natal Museum is a popular tourist and educational amenity and acclaimed centre of scholarly research, offers thousands of visitors a feast of attractive, modern and user friendly displays. The KZN Museum is dedicated to increasing understanding of the history of mankind in south-eastern Africa and of the natural world, through the collection, study and display of real objects. The Museum opened its doors on 30 November 1904 and is now home to several of South Africa's most important heritage collections. The collections are of international renown, and feature regional archaeology, African cultural products, European settler history, seashells, insects and other forms of animal life. The KZN Museum is proud to be the custodian of one of the most important collections of Zulu craft objects. The largest national Museum in KwaZulu-Natal, this Museum is dedicated to the collection, preservation, study and exhibition of objects of cultural and scientific value.
Reviewed By luc_victor_jr
Arguably one of the best museums in KZN, the Natal Museum is very well maintained, meticulously set-up and very educational. Its vast resource of information from natural to local history is bountiful, well researched and impeccably documented. The taxidermied animals are amazingly real and the dioramas are life-like. It also has adequate sociological and anthropological information that are sometimes lacking in some other museums. Although this museum is nowhere near the Durban CBD, the drive to Pietermaritzburg is well worth it. The only other issue when visiting the museum is parking where you may have to park down a few blocks and of course, no pictures or food allowed.
8. Saint Lucia Estuary
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4.5 based on 706 reviews
This estuary is part of the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park and includes fishing, hiking tours, boat tours and a crocodile center. The crocodiles make swimming an ill-advised idea.
Reviewed By Meliepod - Port Shepstone, South Africa
We booked on the hippo croc cruise boat at around Mid Day , which was recommended to us as hippos are usually waking up from their sleep around this time. We saw a lot of hippos and only 2 crocodiles and a rare sighting of Hammer bird and then a green falcon which is the fastest bird or animal on earth I believe . True magic! Only irritation was the rude tour guide from a French group of tourists , he was rather rude to other people not included on his tour. Making it unpleasant for others.
9. Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve
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4.5 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By Beverly309 - Highland Park, United States
An excellent day trip to see animals, zipline over the gorge, have a bite to eat at Leopard Rock Cafe, and experience the suspension bridge.
10. Umhlanga Main Beach
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4.5 based on 945 reviews
Reviewed By nomxolisi2016
I always have a beautiful peaceful time in Umhlanga beach.The beach is clean,not overly crowded,clean restrooms and showers,friendly staff,restuarants on cite,visible and attentive lifeguards.Even though the weather was a bit disappointing the experience at the beach always make you want to come back again.
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