KwaZulu-Natal
Locals are often said to have the most knowledge. When South Africans go on vacation, KwaZulu-Natal is frequently their first choice (KZN). KZN has some of the best South African vacation spots for bush and beach combinations, from the broad beaches of its sunny subtropical coast to historic battlefields among soaring mountain peaks and beautiful Big 5 game reserves.
It's a great holiday destination, and if you're looking for a self-drive vacation, KwaZulu-Natal is a great choice. Well-maintained roads run all the way up the coast and into the interior, allowing you to easily swap the beach for the big game reserves. Unlike the Garden Route, you can also include activities like scuba diving, battlefield tours, and horseback riding in the spectacular Drakensberg Mountains on a KwaZulu-Natal vacation.
In the province's north, South Africa merges with Africa. Traditional Zulu homesteads cluster together on steep hillsides near historic battlefields, and wild, footprint-free beaches line some of the country's best game reserves. Country lanes wind through the English shire-like pastures of the Natal Midlands and down to the vibrant city of Durban as the landscape softens further south.
With so much to offer, KwaZulu-Natal, a compact and beautiful province in South Africa, truly offers a world of experiences in a single vacation.
- Location: KwaZulu-Natal province
