Explore Kwazulu Natal
Author: Marina Taylor

Kwazulu Natal is a sub-tropical province on the Eastern Coast
of South Africa. Kwazulu Natal was formed from the provinces of
Kwazulu and Natal. It is a beautiful area with a lot of history,
features many great battle sites from the Boer and Zulu wars
with the British (as well as each other), and some fabulous game
reserves.

The Drakensberg Mountains

The Drakensberg Mountains (a World Heritage Site) are South
Africa's highest mountains. The Drakensberg Mountains were
referred to as the Dragon Mountains by early settlers. The
mountains are home to many nature reserves, including
Mount-aux-Sources, and uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park. One of the
most spectacular sites in the Drakensberg Mountains is that of
Tugela Falls. Tugela Falls is the second highest waterfall in
the world and is a magnificent sight to behold! On the foothills
of the Drakensberg Mountains are a series of caves with
primitive paintings on the walls, for those interested in
ancient history and art. The Drakensberg Mountains offer
beautiful walking trails, cascading waterfalls and great
fishing, ideal for the outdoor enthusiast.

Zululand Battlefields

Zululand contains some of the most famous battle sites from the
Anglo-Zulu and Boer wars. Some of the most well known Anglo-Zulu
battle sites are at Isandlwana, Rorke`s Drift and Fugitives
Drift. Boer war sites include Talana Hill (the site of the first
battle of the Anglo-Boer War), and Spioenkop (where both Winston
Churchill and Mahatma Gandhi were present).

Kwazulu Natal Game Reserves

Kwazulu Natal features some of the oldest game reserves in
South Africa, and is a great way place to experience the Big
Five - lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino!
Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park (established in 1895) is the oldest game
reserve. Set in the heart of Zululand, it is a large and
incredibly scenic park with rippling hills covered in low acacia
bush. The park is particularly famous for its conservation of
endangered black rhino and the largest population of white rhino
in the world. Other game reserves in the area include Ithala
Game Reserve Area, and Tembe Elephant Park.


About The Author: Additional information about holidays to
Kwazulu Natal South Africa can be found at the website of tailor
made holiday specialists Malachite Travel:
http://www.malachitetravel.co.uk/kwazulu.html