City: KwaZulu-Natal
Top Things to do in KwaZulu-Natal
What to do and see in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: The Best Historic Sites
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.
Restaurants in KwaZulu-Natal
1. Fugitive's Drift
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5.0 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By Mobile35942195053 - Bristol, United Kingdom
This was the most fascination full day's battlefield tour narrated by our personal guide Paul, also our host at Rorke's Drift lodge. Amazing views that captivate you, the story unfolds and until you are actually there you cannot believe how this monumental piece of history took place. Brilliant tour, the best event that we experienced in our two week trip to Natal. The battlefield sites and 1879 brought back to life once again- humbling...
2. The Ramakrishna Centre of South Africa Durban
3. Phoenix Settlement
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By ArdentTraveller - Bengaluru, India
We were super lucky that Ela Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi's grand daughter was there for some work. She was so down to earth and intelligent and learning that we are from India, took us around the place herself. Fabulous visit.
4. Blood River Heritage Site
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4.5 based on 145 reviews
This is the Blood River Heritage site.We can provide the visitor with accommodation, restaurant, curio shop, a dvd showing about the Battle of Blood River on the premises.
Reviewed By 118michaelc - Nelspruit, South Africa
as South Africans the Blood River Covenant is one that all of us know or should know. The danger and hardships that the Voortrekkers had to enddure is mindboggling, especially when overlooking th eveld and imagining the open wide terrifying area that you were scouting to find an area where you could settle. Nrver mind the sadness of the killing, provoked or not of the persons looking to settle in an area that was regarded as the Zulu area and not to be settled by Foreigners. Not understanding each other like all over the world caused the battles instead of trying to get understanding by talking. Power play always has destructive consequences. It was a good reflection on our history and a reminder of where all South Africans come from, and we should avoid in the future.
5. Rorke's Drift
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4.5 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By Mobile35942195053 - Bristol, United Kingdom
Firstly I would like to write about the our arrival at the museum on the Sunday afternoon in sunshine after the long drive from Durban. The museum/cafe and shop was a short distance from our accommodation at the wonderful Rorke's Drift Lodge(the home of Paul and Christine, Paul giving us the battlefields tour the following day). At the museum, in the cafe we were met by a wonderful human being, Thulani, himself a gentleman of culture and history, the curator here who always takes battlefield tours. This was a privilege meeting, Thulani what a credit you are to this museum, your culture and the fact that we spent over an hour at the cafe with you sharing your experiences, stories and the amazing history of this area. Thank you, this was our first encounter with the whole Rorke's Drift history and you set the scene for our excellent full day's tour with Paul the following day. Excellent museum/cafe/shop, such friendly staff/volunteers and safe parking. So much to explore, of course we did the following day with Paul, the whole story of this historic battle against all of the odds, immortal experience and a dedicated place to pay homage to the 11 Victoria crosses awarded and the bravery of so few man when faced with some 3,500 of so Zulu's. Original hospital and storeroom, some walls, a small cemetery, and a beautiful cheetah statue to admire. This is a must visit and I cannot speak highly enough of the people like Thulani and Paul who keep the memories of so history alive, brilliant experience!!!
6. Inchanga Railway Station
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Curiosity539975
Craft Market on the days of the train rides from Kloof. Pony rides, eats for sale and also a very nice picnic area. The museum is open on train days with volunteer guides to show you around. visit umgenisteamrailway.com for the schedule, also to travel to Inchanga by train.
7. Veyane Cultural Village
8. Shakaland
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4.0 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By JamieD2602 - Patumahoe, New Zealand
My Family and i used to live near by Shakaland. We grew up speaking zulu. As we are now older and live in NZ we had to take our partners to Shakaland to experince the Zulu Culture. They loved it! The food and Dance was Amazing as always. They have lovely gifts just remember to take cash with you.
9. The Old Fort
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4.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By T1173TVchrisr
The moth museum (members of the tin hat society, a combat vetrens organization ) is next to the fort. The fort is pretty interesting to see but there is no museum or tour for it. You can try ask the caretaker for a look around he showed me inside the church which was the ammunition storage area and two refurbished cannons. The moth museum is worth a visit some very interesting.pieces here. Check the opening times for the museum before going. The area is safe, there is a 24 hour guard for the fort to protect the wide variety of plants which were planted by a stationed British officer.
