KwaZulu Natal travel guide

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KwaZulu-Natal is a favorite holiday destination located in South Africa. It is a province of vivid contrasts and magnetic appeal to the people visiting this place. This pristine region has many wildlife reserves and five different eco systems. It is also declared as the world heritage site. Its coastline is sprinkled with small towns and many recreational hubs. The culture that one finds in Kwazulu Natal is a blend of Zulu, European and Indian cultures. The province offers sun and sand, warm and tropical wetlands, rolling fields of sugar cane etc.

Fast Facts

The Best Places to Visit in Kwazulu Natal are : -

• Crocworld : - Here you will find giant living creatures.
• Craft Markets : - Craft Markets is surely not to be missed.
• Oribi Gorge : - This a very famous reserve which is a home to many antelope, zebra and spectacular birdlife.

While you are on a Holiday in Kwazulu Natal you must go for : -

→ Comrades Marathon : - Comrades Marathon is an annual marathon between Pietermaritzburg and Durban.
→ Dusi Canoe Marathon : - Dusi Canoe Marathon is an annual canoe marathon.
→ Durban July Handicap : - South Africa's premier annual horse racing event.

Wild Coast Casino : - Wild Coast Casino is an entertainment centre for tourists. Do not miss the night life here.

The meat and chicken form the basis of many popular dishes of this beautiful place. Here you can find a variety of seafood that too at affordable price. Some of the regional specialties include bobotie (minced meat topped with baked egg), sosaties (spicy kebabs), smoorvis (a fish kedgeree) and breyani (lamb or chicken with baked rice or lentils) etc. The cuisines served here are famous for there hot and spicy flavor.

Kwazulu Natal offers you widest variety of shopping and entertainment. The Pavilion owned by Pareto LTD is your matchless experience. Every month more than 1.7 million shoppers enjoy shopping here for curio and gift shops, jewellers, fashion items etc.

The activities that rank high on to do list of visitors :

√ Scuba Diving : - Experience the beauty of the ocean.
√ Game Fishing : - Deep-sea trips.
√ Whale Watching : - you can see this from month of June to October.
√ Bird Watching : - there are many famous reserve, home to large variety of birds.
√ Golf : - is a favorite and popular sport here.

The best way to see the province is by car because of the smooth roads and the scenic beauty.

Even buses are a good option to travel around the city.

By Air : - Durban Airport is approx 16 Kms from the city centre and is connected by a bus. International airlines flying to Durban include SAA and British Airways.

The town is also connected by trains and roads.