Category: KZN

13 Unique Things To Do In KwaZulu Natal

There are many more things to do in KwaZulu Natal besides visit Durban. Read on for ideas on the best places to visit in this beautiful province. KwaZulu Natal is one of South Africa’s most beautiful provinces and one of its most popular tourist destinations. It is a spectacular, multi-cultural, subtropical region flanked by the warm […]

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Thanda Safari Lodge - so much to love

Thanda Safari Lodge Review It was a sunny morning in the African bush, and we were tracking a pair of cheetahs – a hungry mother and a daughter on a hunt. The mother seemed totally oblivious of us but the cheeky little one turned around and snarled at us, barely a metre away from our […]

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11 things to see at the Durban Botanic Gardens

Did you know that the Durban Botanic Gardens are the oldest surviving botanical gardens in Africa – as well as the city’s oldest public institution? Here is my guide on the best things to see at the Durban Botanic Gardens. And that they are home to: the rarest cycad in the world? a tree that […]

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Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge Review - Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park

Review: Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park Camouflaged by the tall grass, the young lioness crouched, her lithe body taut. She was surrounded by zebras, warthogs, and white rhinos, and her eyes darted between all of them. They were close enough to observe but not to ambush – yet. We watched with bated breath […]

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Kosi Forest Lodge -an enchanted forest hideaway

Kosi Forest Lodge Review “And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.”  John Muir These days, travel is all about wide, open spaces - something you’ll find in abundance at Kosi Forest Lodge. Located within iSimangaliso Wetland Park, in Northern KwaZulu Natal - near the Mozambique border - the Kosi […]

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St Lucia South Africa - Where to stay

Where to stay in St Lucia South Africa Miracle and wonder…this is what iSimangaliso translates to in isiZulu.  These words appropriately describe the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa's first UNESCO World Heritage site, which was previously known as the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park. Spanning 332 000 hectares, along 220km of coastline, the park also holds the honour […]

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Gwahumbe Game and Spa - a tranquil KZN getaway

Gwahumbe Game and Spa 2020 Update - A portion of this lodge was destroyed by a tragic wildfire in September 2020, however accommodation is still available. As we ascended the steep rocky cliff, our game ranger Simon advised us to hold on tight to our vehicle. I must admit - it was a bit nerve-racking […]

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Cathedral Peak Hotel - a serene hideaway in the mountains

Cathedral Peak Hotel Review To say that I was impressed with Cathedral Peak Hotel would be an understatement. Its allure began before we even got there. As we drew closer to the hotel, the air became fresher, the mountains greener and the views more spectacular. I pulled out my camera hastily and began snapping away […]

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A Holiday at Margate Beach

A Holiday at Margate Beach The Kwazulu Natal South Coast is a beautiful stretch of coastline in South Africa and one of South Africa's most popular holiday destinations.. In fact, it was voted the “most value for money, family-friendly destination in South Africa” by SafariNow . The region boasts 120 km of magnificent beaches for […]

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