KwaZulu Natal Travel Guide - Budget Accommodation, Game Lodges, Luxury Accommodation

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Province: Kwazulu Natal
Region Zululand


Towns: 
Babanango |  Empangeni |  Eshowe |  Gingindlovu |  Hluhluwe |  Melmoth |  Mtunzini |  Nongoma |  Paulpietersburg |  Pongola
Richards Bay | Ulundi | Vryheid


Evocative of grandeur as Zululand surely is - conjuring up images of noble culture, magnificent wildlife and fabulous surroundings - nothing compares to first- hand experience of our Kingdom's heartland...via ultra- modern, efficient infrastructures. Once a magnet for the tall ships, dhows and caravans of early imperialists, seafaring opportunists and fortune-hunters, this great wealth of earthly beauty and resources is now firmly established as one of the world's most protected places. An extensive network of expertly-run Nature Reserves and Game Parks, plus a vast and multi- faceted World Heritage Site, ensure not only our flora and fauna's abundant future, but absolute delight for today's outdoor-loving traveller... and those to follow.


For these sanctuaries give refuge to several hundred bird species sixty per cent - of South Africa's total - in addition to many antelope variants and, of course, our much- vaunted Big Five...lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino. Not that the hippo is insignificant, the cheetah lacking in grace or the giraffe vertically- challenged! Glancing seawards from pristine sand dunes before the snorkel - or scuba-adventure of a lifetime, a likely reward is yet another awesome sight - giant and gentle whales plying their way north to breed...or returning south to feed.


Zululand's northeast quadrant - between Mozambique, Swaziland and the warm Indian Ocean - has its own unique tale to tell. This is Maputaland...named after the mid-17th century king who established dominion here some 200 years before Shaka consolidated his Zulu empire to the south. Geologically one-of-a-kind, Maputaland's raw and rugged beauty is defined by no less than 21 different eco- systems... arguably the most timeless treasure of the entire African continent.


From luxury game lodge, floating chalet or beach camp...on foot or horseback...by canoe or 4x4...these unforgettable adventures beckon with open arms. As do your proud hosts...the People of Heaven. We look forward to meeting you soon!