Zululand
Zululand lies between the Dolphin Coast and Elephant Coast on the north coast of KwaZulu-Natal and stretches inland as far as Vryheid and north to Pongola on the border with Swaziland. From the industrial port city of Richards Bay to tiny villages like Mabudu, sugar cane fields, timber plantations, big 5 game reserves and some very important conservation areas, Zululand is a varied mixture of culture, nature and damage caused by human activity.
The history of the Zulu nation and its fight to su...
Houseboat hacks for first timers!
If it is your first time heading off for a stay on a houseboat, you might just need to think about what is needed for such a tri
“Tackle Tigers” on Lake Jozini!
One of the most memorable experiences – even for first time and inexperienced anglers - when exploring the beautiful Lake Jozini
Get “picture perfect” on Shayamanzi!
One of the most effective ways of hiving off stress is to be close to water – whether it is the sea, a waterfall or, better stil
Shayamanzi is a must see destination
Built to the same design as many of Lake Kariba’s houseboats, Shayamanzi I (sleeps up to 16) and Shayamanzi II (sleeps up to 24)
Fishing on the North Coast, KwaZulu-Natal
The North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal must be one of the best recreational fishing coastlines in the world. From Kosi Bay in the ...
Top SA Acts Lined Up for Port Festival
Two South African musical super-groups are lined up to entertain crowds at the Richards Bay Port Festival which takes place on 26
Zululand in 30 ways
Zululand... A place where beauty will stun your senses and your spirit will be enthralled by wonder.
iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Place of Miracles and Wonder
The huge iSimangaliso Wetland Park on the far north-east coast is a truly impressive stretch of land, ocean, lakes and rivers ...
Forest Birding in Eshowe
Peter Chadwick heads for central KwaZulu-Natal in the hope of finding his 'lifer'. These days its not often I get the ...
Ngoye (Ongoye) Forest Reserve, Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal
Ngoye (Ongoye) Forest Reserve is probably the most impressive indigenous forest reserve in KwaZulu-Natal because of its ...
Dlinza Forest Nature Reserve, Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal
this is a magnificent example of dense indigenous sub-tropical forest containing many fine examples of hardwood species, forest ..
Entumeni Nature Reserve, Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal
Entumeni Nature Reserve is located about 15 minutes to the west of Eshowe in Zululand. It was established in 1970 to preserve ...
Ntendeka Wilderness Area, Ngome State Forest, Zululand
Ntendeka Wilderness Area is a fascinating area for the tree enthusiast and serious botanist. Situated in the Ngome State Forest ..
uMkhuze Game Reserve, Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal
uMkhuze Game Reserve has a great diversity of habitats which combine to create a place of amazing beauty and contrasts.
eMakhosini Opathe Heritage Park, Ulundi, Zululand
eMakhosini Opathe Heritage Park was established in the Valley of the Kings near the old capital of Zululand, Ulundi ...
Umlalazi Nature Reserve, Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal
Umlalazi Nature Reserve is situated near the Zululand town of Mtunzini on the North Coast, KwaZulu-Natal. This 1028 ha reserve ...
Amatikulu Nature Reserve, Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal
Amatikulu Nature Reserve is situated between the Tugela and the Amatikulu Rivers on the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal
Tuzigazi Waterfront, Richards Bay, Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal
Richards Bay Game Reserve’s location near to the largest coal handling port in the world should not put off visitors ...
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve, Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve is a Big 5 venue exceptionally rich in wildlife including cheetah and the endangered wild dog.
Enseleni Nature Reserve, Richards Bay, Zululand
Enseleni Nature Reserve, established in 1948, is a 293 ha reserve between the towns of Richards Bay and Empangeni in Zululand ...
Sanctuary of superlatives - the iSimangaliso Wetland Park
You can swim with dolphins in the morning and photograph rhinos in the afternoon at iSimangaliso (Lake St Lucia) in KwaZulu Natal
Wagendrift Nature Reserve, Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal
Wagendrift Nature Reserve is situated near the town of Estcourt and about 50km from Winterton near the Drakensberg ...
Thula Thula Private Game Reserve, Zululand, Natal
The home of the Elephant Whisperer and his Elephant herd family, 'Thula Thula' offers luxury safaris packages in a unique reserve
Eshoweet! Golf and beer weekend in Eshowe
Imagine a place surrounded by golf courses where the beer flows like water, and where the stressful ways of city life pale ...
Fishing at Richard's Bay, North Coast, Kwazulu-Natal
Richard's Bay harbour on the North Coast of Kwazulu-Natal is frequented by fishermen all year round...
Ithala Game Reserve, Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal
The magnificent Ithala Game Reserve in Zululand is home to some of the world's oldest rock formations...
Zululand Rhino Reserve, Zululand KwaZulu-Natal
The Zululand Rhino Reserve is world-renowned for its efforts in Black Rhino conservation...
iSimangaliso Wetland Park, St Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal
isiMangaliso Wetland Park is a World Heritage site for it's natural beauty and conservation value...
Tugam Safari Network 4x4 Trails, Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal
Tugam 4x4 Safaris is on the slopes of the Magudu Hills. The safari network consists of more than 75 km of off-road tracks with ...
Simunye Zulu Lodge, Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal
Experience world-class hospitality in a traditional Zulu homestead at Simunye Zulu Lodge in Zululand...
The Shakaland Cultural Experience, Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal
Shakaland is well-known for bring the greatest Zulu cultural experience offered to visitors in South Africa.
The Vukani Basket Museum, Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal
The Vukani Arts Association was started in 1972, after rural people in the Zululand area had been weaving baskets as a project...
Beyond the sugar cane - Kwazulu-Natal Route 66
Hidden behind the relentless sugar cane fields of Zululand lie all sorts of interesting attractions - especially along Route 66
Hunting Tigers on the Pongola
It's our first evening on a beautiful, clean stretch of the Pongola River just below Pongolapoort Dam, and we're here in...
