City: KwaZulu-Natal
Top Things to do in KwaZulu-Natal
What to do and see in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
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. Clairwood Shree Siva Soobramonior Temple
2. 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.
3. The Old Mushroom Farm
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Located in the beautiful KZN Midlands, only 6.5km from Howick, set in prime farmland of the Karkloof valley, The Old Mushroom Farm is a space where community, collaboration and creativity thrive. Initially operating as a mushroom farm, the property is now a evolving platform for artisans to showcase their businesses...
4. Culamoya Chimes
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4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By Mobile35942195053 - Bristol, United Kingdom
If there were two places that everybody recommended for us to visit when in this area it was the Nelson Mandela Capture site museum and Culamoya Chimes. A meandered, beautiful drive off the beaten track brought us to this delightful paradise and our friendliest of welcome by the lady of the chimes. This is the most charming place to visit, a women who has a beautiful sole and who radiates serendipity. The precision of her creation's are so endearing, we were educated upon the symbolic relationship between the nature of the wind, the organisation of the chimes and the musical notes they resound- poetry indeed. We took time to sit and listen for nature to bring the breeze and then close our eyes and imagine beautiful things as the chimes created their song, this was the longlines of this remarkable women, totally in tune with nature. Each chime had its own theme, wooden, metal chimes, short, long they all had their special symbolic place- this was such a joy... Chimes purchased and now floating at their new home, bringing peace and tranquility and the chance to relive beautiful memories of another grand trip to South Africa, this time the amazing Nottingham Road/Lidgetton, Natal. Thank you, and your charming chimes really would enhance any experience at the Nelson Mandela Capture site when viewing the amazing sculpture there.
5. Ardmore Ceramics
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4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By Dreamer1001 - Durban, South Africa
Stopped in at Ardmore Ceramics & Design today on the way home, a lovely opportunity to see some of the amazing ceramic art created by locals all in a beautiful country setting. The pieces are sensational each piece hand painted not a single little detail missing. They are all unique and are a true reflection of Mama Africa and her heritage in a very unique style. The museum is extraordinary with some pieces dedicated to lost artists. African animals and human themes, We bought some masks ... ???? worth a visit at least or twice in a lifetime, especially if you are a collector of beautiful art.
6. Durban City Hall
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By midwaytoheaven - Midway, United States
This beautifully restored colonial Edwardian style city hall building that is patterned after the city hall of Belfast Ireland. It is the pillar of Durban. The building locally also know as the "eThekwini City Hall". It also houses the Durban Science Museum, public library and Durban art gallery. The exterior details of this building are amazing to see and well worth a visit for photos and a selfie. It is without a doubt one of Durban's most beautiful buildings. BOTTOM LINE: Inside the science museum, it features a super rare Dodo bird skeleton and an Egyptian mummy. Pretty cool. This building was well worth the investment this community made back in 1905. What lasts over a 100 years! It is beautiful. A "MUST SEE" when visiting Durban. Out front is a statue of "Queen Victoria & Empress" that was sculpted in 1897. MY RATING: 10/10.
7. Nelson Mandela Capture Site
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4.0 based on 685 reviews
Nelson Mandela was arrested on 5 August 1962 outside of Howick, KZN Natal, South Africa. He spent the next 27 years of his life in prison. The Nelson Mandela Capture Site commemorates this moment in history with a visitor centre and a world renowned sculpture. Operated by The Apartheid Museum.
Reviewed By Mobile35942195053 - Bristol, United Kingdom
If there is one important, historical place that one must visit in this area it is the newly opened, updated Nelson Mandela Capture Site museum. Plenty of safe parking, there are a few local, excellent craft shops to explore and then to the museum, a walk that brings a sense of apprehension... The constantly changing video/film screens will make your head turn as the origin footage feeds one with the facts, the truth about the path, the long walk to freedom, the sacrifice that Mr Mandela and many people like him had to make. I say, take your time to adjust to the screens, focus on one area, the information is clearer and you can absorb all of the footage and then get that sense of what we all are, humble human being's, the hate, the love, the sacrifice that this amazing man, Mr Mandala is and was. It was from his spirit that a new South Africa could be born, perhaps at times his sanity was tested to the ultimate limit but this story covers the complete fight against apartheid, a country at war and where 'die stem' had to be stood up too, and that the 'new voice' could be heard. So much humbling information, the Sharpville and even more poignant, Soweto massacre/murders, where as a boy coming home from school one day in England I sat and watched the reports coming out of South Africa of school children that had been shot at, killed and murdered even when they were running away. As a 8 year old boy I questioned my parents as to why the policemen were killing the children, my parents sadly had no answer... This is the original capture site, a man betrayed, a destiny yet to fulfil, thank you Mr Mandela for showing the world its consciousness... There is so much to view inside the museum, artefact's from that time in history, books, photos, the ID passes, newspaper's and of course the car itself. Take the long walk to freedom outside and as you walk towards the remarkable sculpture, the 27 metal rods in the ground, each one representing a year of Mr Mandela's imprisonment, this really is a piece of creative art at the highest level. Up close, the metal rods tell and show nothing but its as you get to a point walking towards the sculpture that the head and face of Mr Mandela appears- brilliantly created, a moving spiritual tribute... The countryside surrounding is tranquil, its a very hot day, every moment is to saviour here. We visited a very spiritual place at Culamoya Chimes, the beautiful lady there and her wonderful creations, indeed, an experience at the capture site when viewing the sculpture would be enhanced even further with one or several of these remarkable chime pieces- food for thought... A humbling experience and something I will never forget, lest we forget...
8. Schuinshoogte Battlefield
9. Pietermaritzburg Railway Station
10. Red Desert
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4.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By chrispC2489CX - Shanghai, China
I had heard about this place and really wanted to see it, so took the opportunity late one afternoon . Light is always best in the late afternoon, but obviously shadows come with the good light. I was nervous doing it solo, because of security, but had no problems. There is a footpath going through the middle and two gentlemen went past, both friendly. It’s beautiful to see, the color red, bright in the afternoon sun. It is a short walk to get to the red dunes, but not strenuous. It’s worth walking through the other side, for the views of the river and the bridge. They do ask for a donation, so go online and do it. It’s worth the trouble. I did mine afterwards, but may be an idea to purchase upfront, or on arrival.
