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What to do and see in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: The Best Hiking Trails
KwaZulu-Natal (/kwɑːˌzuːluː nəˈtɑːl/; also referred to as KZN and known as "the garden province") is a province of South Africa that was created in 1994 when the Zulu bantustan of KwaZulu ("Place of the Zulu" in Zulu) and Natal Province were merged. It is located in the southeast of the country, enjoying a long shoreline beside the Indian Ocean and sharing borders with three other provinces and the countries of Mozambique, Swaziland and Lesotho. Its capital is Pietermaritzburg and its largest city is Durban. It is the 2nd most populous province in South Africa, with slightly fewer residents than Gauteng.
Restaurants in KwaZulu-Natal
1. Cumberland Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 74 reviews
Cumberland Nature Reserve is a Nature Lovers Paradise. Over 300 bird species, 30 + mammal species and over 300 species of wild flower call Cumberland their home. Well maintained hiking trails traverse the entire Reserve allowing one to explore all the different habitats and make the most of the jaw-dropping scenery. The Reserve offers the ultimate escape into Nature through overnight stays in a variety of secluded self-catering accommodation as well as two private campsites.
Reviewed By MosieMo56
Cumberland Nature Reserve is a hidden gem. It is my 'Go To' place when I need Bush Away Time .... time to replenish my soul and to breathe. Over the past years I have paid many visits to this little spot of paradise often taking photos of all things nature and other times, just sitting at a perfectly kept picnic spot enjoying all nature has to offer. All picnic spots are well kept and the ablutions are spotlessly clean. Horseshoe Cottage was a perfect spot for a birthday weekend and from there we explored many tracks, trails and rocks looking for snakes, scorpions, butterflies and a host of other insects and things! The birdlife at Cumberland is amazing. Naturally the animals are a drawcard too and it is always great seeing their excellent condition. Aloe season is a delight and not to be missed! Cumberland deserves to be explored! One of my most favourite hideaways.
2. The Vulture Trail
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Together, Callum Piccione and Shaun Vorster have created a “Slack-Packing” trail that will enable the moderate-fit hiker the opportunity to take part in exploring this almost undiscovered wilderness, as well as visiting one of the only two Vulture Colonies in the Drakensberg! The Cape and Bearded Vultures have made the Little Drakensberg cliff faces, their home. It is a sight to behold.
3. Tugela Gorge
4. Monks Cowl
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By DeonT37
Monks Cowl is an exquisite place to visit. It offers many hiking trails for different experience and fitness levels. We paid R45 per adult and R20 per child. We did the Sterkspruit Falls route, stopping at the beautiful Sterkspruit Waterfall and Pools. Total circular distance was approximately 3.5 Km. Do yourself a favour and bring along your swimwear, a towel and a picnic basket and enjoy the cool water at the Pools.
5. Marutswa Forest Trail and Boardwalk
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By dalltyron - Amanzimtoti, South Africa
An amazing yellowwood forest with lots of special birds. We saw the endangered Cape Parrots, Knysna Turacos, Bush Blackcaps to name a few. We went with guide Jack Molefe 0791571475 who is an excellent bird guide.
6. Mpenjati Nature Reserve
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4.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By erusp
Went to Mpenjati ‘Nude’ beach! Only 2 people there on a gorgeous sunny day. We never felt unsafe and enjoyed being naked on the beach and in the ocean. Only issue was the hike there...trail was well marked and recently cleared, but the path onto the beach is now Lagoon, so we had to improvise.
