KwaZulu Natal is a highly populated place in South Africa. It is an exceptionally interesting sub-tropical location with fantastic scenery and well-known points of interest including Durban’s stunning coastlines, the UKlahlamba mountain range and major battlefields from conflicts involving the British, Boers and Zulu.
KwaZulu Natal’s population is undoubtedly essentially the most diverse in the country. The native Zulu culture of the region is legendary for its famous warrior custom. Even today, in the phonetic alphabet, “Zulu” represents the letter “Z”.
In general, there is a clear British effect in the province and many of the people who live here are of British heritage. In addition, in Durban you will also find without a doubt one of the largest Indian communities outside the subcontinent. Durban is also the third largest urban center in South Africa and is the busiest port on the African continent. The excellent weather makes Durban a fantastic year-round vacation spot and, following the success of the FIFA World Cup, Durban will almost certainly be running to host the 2020 Olympics.
For people visiting KZN, Durban is a ‘must’ with much to offer the traveler including markets, culture, coastlines and the recently opened uShaka Marineworld. It is also a very good base from where you can see the surroundings. Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve is the main place to go on safari, while the UKlahlamba Drakensberg range provides peace and tranquility in striking surroundings.
Travelers and tourists will find Zulu culture in evidence throughout the province and there are many options for visiting classic Zulu villages. There are nearly four hundred miles of coastline in KwaZulu Natal and the area in the north of the province is largely untouched. St. Lucia’s wetlands are a World Heritage Site with pristine lakes, estuaries, lagoons, dune forests and reefs.
KwaZulu Natal’s battlefields are famous, and almost certainly the best-known location is Rorkes Drift, where fewer than 140 British soldiers fought off a protracted assault by 4,000 Zulu.
Finally, the Midlands Meander is a route for people to drive and stop at many craft shops, studios, galleries and much more in the heart of the wonderful UKlahlamba mountains.