10 THINGS YOU MUST SEE WHEN VISITING THE AREA
1. Rocktail Bay
Famed for its stunning beaches, scuba diving, snorkeling and impressive leatherback turtles, Rocktail Bay offers some of the best attractions in all South Africa.
2. Helicopter flip down the Coast
It's the best way to take in the spectacular seascapes in this breathtaking part of the world.
3. Legendary battlefields
The words “Zulu Wars, Shaka, Isandlwana, Rorke's Drift, Colenso, Spioenkop, Ladysmith, Dundee, Churchill, Blood River, Cetshwayo and Boers” resonate with memories…don't miss your chance to explore the internationally renowned KwaZulu-Natal Battlefields and relive the amazing stories.
4. The Drakensberg
Combining staggering natural beauty with a wealth of biologically diverse fauna and flora, this 243,000 hectare mountainous region remains virtually unchanged since the indigenous Bushmen roamed these dramatic hillsides.
5. Game Lodge
Come face to face with lions and rhino before breakfast, swim with dolphins after lunch and catch a marlin before dinner! Phinda Game Reserve is located between the azure waters of the Indian Ocean and the lush waterway of the greater St Lucia Wetland Park.
6. Experience the Zulu Heritage
Feel the pulsating rhythm of mysterious and magical Africa as you relive the excitement and romance of the days of Shaka - King of the Zulus.
7. Experience the magic of India
Immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of the crowds at Victoria Street Market. Breathe in the rich aroma of exotic spices, soak up the endless chatter and try your hand at bartering for bargains.
8. St Lucia Wetlands
South Africa's first Natural World Heritage Site and the country's third largest park, it teems with wildlife. It also encompasses an immense mosaic of habitats including spectacular beaches and coral reefs, salt and fresh water marshes, lush coastal plains and woodlands, plus the open estuarine waters of Lake St Lucia itself.
9. Beechwood Mangroves
This 76 hectare reserve is right on Durban's doorstep with a profusion of black, red and white Mangroves. A boardwalk takes you into the heart of this fascinating environment, where you can see the Mangrove Kingfisher, Curlew, Water Dikkop, Fiddler crabs and the extraordinary Mudskippers - fish that use their pectoral fins to either skim over the water or to propel themselves across the mud.
10. Durban Botanic Gardens
Founded in 1848, these gorgeous gardens boast spectacular collections of sub-tropical trees, palms and orchids. It's also home to a wide diversity of colourful bird species.
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