From the peaks of the Drakensberg mountain range in the Midlands to the lush, sub-tropical forests and sandy beaches to the north and south coast, the KwaZulu Natal border echoes with the history of clashes between Zulus, Boers and British over land ownership and wealth. Throughout the province, locations of historic and cultural interest remain, where conflicts and battles were won and lost.
Today, the province offers the visitor a holiday mecca, which includes exceptional fishing and boating, walking and hiking in the Drakensburg, and a visit to the battlefields of the Anglo Zulu wars, including Isandlwana and Rorkes Drift. Furthermore, it has some of the best game viewing in the country at the exclusive game reserves of Umfolozi and Hluhluwe, St Lucia and Mkuzi.
The Zululand Rhino Reserve consists of a varied landscape of mountains, open plains and dense riverine woodlands. The area has a high percentage of naturally occurring game.
Attention to detail is evident everywhere The dining room and lounge is cantilevered over a trout-filled dam which looks across the water to the stunning mountains. An underground wine cellar - well stocked with South African premier wines - adds to
Fairways Lodge is an exclusive boutique hotel on the Mount Edgecombe Country Club Golf Estate offering luxuriuos accomodation and fine dining.
Zulu artifacts, a fascinating history, superb food and a personal service are features of this outstanding Guest House.
On the hillside above the Buffalo River, overlooking the Battlefield of Isandlwana and the Oskarberg at Rorke's Drift is Fugitives Drift Lodge.
Hartford House lies in the heart of Thoroughbred Country, amidst the sun-drenched valleys of Giant's Castle.
Kosi Forest Lodge is a 16-bed wilderness lodge located in the Kosi Bay Nature Reserve - a magical place of lakes, rivers,pristine beaches, bush and coastal forests
Lynton Hall is located just 45 minutes south of Durban airport in KwaZulu Natal , South Africa.
Appointed along a scenic valley in the Midlands, Lythwood Lodge exudes the stately elegance of a traditional country house.
Exclusively situated within the proclaimed Greater St Lucia Wetland Park Reserve, the largest marine lake in Africa, Makakatana remains the only privately-owned lodge set within this pristine "World Heritage Site".
Four hours from Johannesburg, or one hour from Durban, the Inn is set in the scenic midlands outside the historic hamlet of Curry's Post.
A world of creative conservation and extraordinary adventure,
Situated in northern Natal, within the Maputaland Coastal Forest Reserve and adjoining the Maputaland Marine Reserve, is Rocktail Bay Lodge.
Set in 5,000 hectares of indigenous bush, Thanda is a spectacular new private game reserve 23 km north of Hluhluwe in northern Zululand.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Drakensberg Mountains from private verandahs leading off rooms imbued with cosy warmth and a relaxed ambience, offering every comfort and convenience.
Set just off the Indian Ocean, Thonga Beach Lodge is a perfect destination for those seeking tranquility and the best of South Africa's east coast.
Set on Three Tree Hill, the lodge offers panoramic views of the Spioenkop Battlefield, as well as Spioenkop Nature Reserve, home to white rhino, giraffe, zebra, and a host of smaller mammals and birds.
Originally built in the 1920's, the 16-bedded White Elephant Lodge captures the history and romance of the "colonial era".
