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KZN is a highly populated region of South Africa. It’s actually a particularly desirable sub-tropical region with fantastic panorama and popular points of interest including the terrific shores of Durban, the UKlahlamba mountain range and the important battlefields from the wars involving the British, Boers and Zulus.

The people of KwaZulu Natal is without a doubt the most diverse in South Africa. The local Zulu culture of the region is well-known for their traditional warrior custom. Even now, in the phonetic alphabet, “Zulu” represents the letter “Z”.

There is an evident British effect in the province and various of the people who live here have a British heritage. Additionally, in Durban you will also discover certainly one of the largest communities of Indians outside of the sub-continent. Durban is also South Africa’s 3rd biggest urban centre and is the busiest port in Africa. The fabulous weather makes Durban a successful choice all year round and following the success of the FIFA World Cup, Durban will almost definitely bid to host the 2020 Olympics.

For the people visiting KZN, Durban is a ‘must’ with so much to offer the traveller such as markets, culture, shorelines and the recently opened uShaka Marineworld. It is also a fantastic base from where you can easlily check out the surrounding area. Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve is the leading spot to go on safari while the UKlahlamba mountains offer peace and tranquillity in spectacular surroundings.

Holidaymakers and visitors will discover Zulu lifestyle in evidence all across the area and there are ample options to pay a visit to traditional Zulu villages. There are approximately 400 miles of coast in KwaZulu Natal with the region in the north of the province being especially unspoilt. The St Lucia Wetlands are a World Heritage Site with beautiful lakes, estuaries, lagoons, forest dunes and reefs.

The battlefields of KwaZulu Natal are well recognised with most probably the best known location being Rorkes Drift where around 140 British soldiers fought off a prolonged attack by 4,000 Zulu warriors.

The Midlands Meander is a route for tourists to drive along stopping at a number of craft shops, studios, galleries and much more established within the heart of the magnificent UKlahlamba Drakensberg mountain range.

KwaZulu Natal is South Africa’s playground with fantastic climate and something for every visitor.