Kwazulu-Natal State
KwaZulu-Natal is one of South Africas smallest provinces encompassing the territory known as Zululand towards the north. Near Eshowe visitors can stay in typical Zulu villages (with beehive shaped, thatched huts). In this region area number of important wildlife conservation areas, including award-winning Hluhluwe/ Umfolozi public game reserve, where the white rhino was saved from extinction, and the coral reefs and water wonderland of the St Lucia estuary and Lake St. Lucia.
To the west are the soaring peaks of the Drakensberg Mountains, with protected public parks from which the magnificent scenery can be enjoyed. This region is famed for its proliferation of ancient rock paintings by the San (Bushmen), South Africas original inhabitants.
The province is also known for its Anglo-Zulu and Anglo-Boer battlefield sites. At its heart is the city of Pietermaritzburg. With its olde worlde dignity it is affectionately referred to as The Last Outpost of the British Empire. The Midlands region boasts excellent country hotels, arts and craft routes, and white water rafting on the Tugela River, trout fishing and wonderful scenery.
KwaZulu-Natals sub-tropical climate makes it the haunt of sunbathers, swimmers and water sports enthusiasts all-year-round. Cities and towns, such as Umhlanga Rocks, have well-developed resort areas, geared for looking after demanding tourists. Durban, with its golden mile of modern hotels and restaurants, has been dubbed South Africas Sunshine Playground.
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