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  INFORMATION:
   KWAZULU NATAL 

 
Province: KwaZulu Natal
Region: Zululand
Route: Zululand Zig Zag

This is your invitation to explore the Zululand Zig Zag, a member through the Zulu Kingdom and Libombo Biosphere, the newest and most welcoming tourism initiative in South Africa. Here you are truly free to set your own pace... To experience at your leisure the extraordinary diversity of things to do and places to see in this unique part of Africa called Zululand.


There are simple so many attractions and diversions on the ZigZag that you can so easily find yourself running out of time, especially if everyone has a particular Zululand attraction they want to experience. So our suggestion is that you read this user-friendly guide carefully you set out on the Zigzag That way you'll be secure in the knowledge that you have the time to truly experience all that this remarkable region has to offer. And if you are looking for a quiet, more relaxing experience, the Zigzag offers you route options that lead away to tucked-away places that are always ready to welcome those who want to escape the frenzy of the fast lane.


Where else the world can you game view the bid five of Rhino, lion, leopard, elephant and buffalo... Go back in time and explore history by visiting world famous battlefields or the site of the oldest remains of homo sapiens on earth at Border Cave in the Libombo mountain range ... or experience the mystery of ancestral burial grounds at Ghost Mountain ... Scuba dive the coral paradise of a southern ocean ...visit an authentic Zulu village and become part of the social fabric of this proud nation ... follow bird trails on horse back or in a canoe ... cruise water wonderlands to view hippos and crocodiles... In season, participate in the unique experience of watching turtles breed or catch sight of majestic whales passing by......fly fish lakes and rivers or cast the Indian Ocean?


Of special appeal along the Zigzag route is a variety of arts and crafts that the area is famous for ... enjoy in the making at potters studios, art studio's....see authentic Zulu basket weaving and craftsmanship of the finest quality ... Or stop at the many community crafts stalls which dot the landscape like splashes of colourful beadwork.


Whether you are looking to surf launch in a ski boat and head out to sea in the search of sailfish and marlin... Or prefer to picnic under shady trees on a river bank and simply soak up the solitude... there is a special place just for you.


It is possible to experience many of the attractions of the Zigzag during the course of a single day drive, but distances in Africa can be deceptive. We suggest you take the time to stay a night or two on the Zigzag. Not only will you return home refreshed and more relaxed - with a host of wonderful memories - but you will have indulged in typical affordable Zululand hospitality.


There are luxury game lodges and nationally graded hotels, floating lake chalets and tented beach camps, self catering country cottages and homely B&B's, tree top hide-aways and authentic Zulu beehive huts. And you are always assured of a warm welcome from your hosts, who will assist you in making you overnight choice the ideal venue from which to set out and explore the Zigzag.