Nelson Mandela day 2022
Tranquil treasures to add to your KZN travel diaries THE tourism sector is back in full swing and Tourism KZN is ready to kick-start its international marketing campaigns. A few high-end products that are popular with international tourists have seen a dip in their occupancy numbers over the past two years. However, they are now ready to open their doors, roll out the red carpet and welcome the world back to the Zulu Kingdom. Even though the international market is still a huge part of the success of the tourism sector in KZN, Tourism KZN is also encouraging domestic travellers from all over South Africa to explore more of the country and KZN. Local support of domestic tourism products and offerings will go a long way to reviving the sector and ensuring that establishments are able to stay afloat while the world begins to travel to the Zulu Kingdom once again. KwaZulu-Natal boasts world-class tourism products. This page and the following two profile some of the province’s top travel destinations.
Ever thought of escaping the countryside to enjoy the pleasures of clean air, tranquillity and not having to check your phone every 15 minutes for deadlines and meetings? Then a KZN experience is exactly what you need.
Here are two options waiting to be explored: Sungulwane Private Game Lodge is a luxury, boutique lodge located on its own private game park, nestled in the game-rich western Lebombo Mountains in northern Zululand. It consists of 31 000 hectares of conservancy, and is centrally situated close to Lake St Lucia, Sodwana Bay, Hluhluwe, Imfolozi and Mkuze Game Reserve as well as Bayete Zulu Elephant Sanctuary, Ndumu Game Reserve and Kozi Bay. The conservancy also borders the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO world heritage site. The lodge boasts amazing mountain views, and offers guests the opportunity to soak up the spectacular scenery, sunsets – and unique wildlife sightings – from a deck that overlooks a watering hole. There are eight private chalets suitable for couples, friend groups and families.
For more information, visit: www.sungulwane.co.za Gwahumbe Game & Spa is a luxury bush lodge and game reserve situated in the Gwahumbe Valley in Mid-Illovo, KwaZulu-Natal. Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway weekend, a family adventure or an indulgent spa day, it is the ideal KZN game reserve destination to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the bushveld. Gwahumbe Spa offers the ultimate intimate, relaxing and indulgent bush spa experience, with a variety of packages on offer. Retreat to the Spa – and allow the hands of the qualified therapists and the surrounding valley to wrap your body and mind in peace and beauty. There is also a wide selection of exciting activities on offer – ranging from game walks and drives to birdwatching expeditions, mountain biking, team building exercises and swimming. For more information, visit: www.gwahumbe.co.za For more information on all that KZN has to offer, visit: https://zulu.org.za/
