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WHY BE ANYWHERE ELSE?
ESCAPE AND INDULGE
Meander through the Midlands to discover the ultimate foodie hub. Indulge in hand-crafted artisanal Belgian chocolate in a quaint antique shop in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Enjoy 40 delicious chocolate combinations, from biltong and koeksisters to traditional favourites like fudge and freshly dipped strawberries. Experience fun, adventure and great chocolate at Chocolate Heaven.
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CHOCOLATE HEAVEN MIDLANDS
REUNITE WITH BEACH VIEWS
Family picnics at the beach and some fun in the sun is the ideal way to reconnect. Thompson’s Bay Beach, situated just north of Ballito is a fantastic spot for the whole family with warm waters making it excellent for swimming, a massive tidal pool for the kids, snorkelling for those wanting to explore and capture the perfect family picture at the famous hole in the wall.
Thompson's Bay Beach
DISCOVER BREATHTAKING VIEWS
Unwind with extreme microlighting adventure in KZN with several destinations offering visitors and locals a thrilling way of discovering KZN’s beauty. Get trained and earn a certificate as you experience the province that has it all from up high!
North Coast, Durban
ESCAPE TO THE MAJESTIC MOUNTAINS
Explore the magnificent scenery of the Injisuthi Caves, north of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park. Hike to famous battle caves, marvel over age old bushmen rock art, pass some of the most iconic peaks that tower above and unwind in the swimming pool nearby with fine views of the high escarpment.
Injisuthi Cave, Drakensberg
RETRACE THE FOOTSTEPS OF LEGENDS
Relive the decisive victory of the Zulu’s at the Battlefields in Isandlwana. Retrace the footsteps of legends and learn about the first major encounter in the Anglo-Zulu War between the British Empire and Zulu Kingdom. Journey back in time to 1879, where the British Empire was defeated in the first invasion of Zululand.
BATTLEFIELDS ISANDLWANA
UNWIND IN NATURE
Explore endless coastal views on horseback in KwaZulu-Natal’s South Coast. Ride along unspoilt beaches at sunrise or sunset with magnificent picturesque views of the calm sea. Enjoy our breathtaking golden shores and sunshine all year round with adventure that will keep you coming back for more.
DISCOVER THE WILD OUTDOORS
Unwind in nature and enter the world of wilderness and wildlife. Discover the 14 000-hectare Thanda Game Reserve to experience the wild outdoors on a Big 5 safari, luxury accommodation on an exclusive private bush retreat and learn about the deep rooted Zulu culture at traditional homesteads on-site.
THANDA GAME RESERVE
RECONNECT WITH TRANQUIL VIEWS
Discover picturesque views at Ghost Mountain while learning about the Battle of Tshaneni. Meet the locals and learn more about their culture, visit a Sangoma for a bone reading and learn to stick fight with the Zulu’s. Then safari in the natural African beauty of the Ubombo Mountains and admire over 420 species of birdlife.
GHOST MOUNTAIN
RETRACE AND FIND YOUR ROOTS
Explore the rural roots of the Zulu’s and experience their authentic culture and heritage at the eMazizini Village. Immerse yourself in the beauty of culture by sitting down with the villagers, sharing in tales of rich history, partaking in everyday rituals, feasting on local cuisine and sipping on traditional Zulu beer.
EMAZIZINI VILLAGE
RELIVE THE MOMENTS
Retrace the footsteps of the San at the historic Giant’s Castle Nature Reserve in the Drakensberg. Visit the Main Caves Museum for a fascinating insight into the past lifestyle of the San people and see special attractions of the superb rock art created by the bushmen.
GIANT’S CASTLE, DRAKENSBERG
EXPLORE UP CLOSE
Where the monkey’s roam free! Discover the world’s first free-roaming multi-species primate sanctuary in Ballito. This much loved primate sanctuary offers the opportunity to learn more about the primates and allows guests to get up close to the several species and the natural wonders of the forest whilst on your walking tour of the ‘monkey safari’.
MONKEYLAND - BALLITO
EXPLORE SACRED CAVES
Discover the traditions of the Rasta’s on a sacred cliff tour in Inanda. Hike down the uMzinyathi Gorge to uncover a magnificent waterfall and face cave used by the Rastafarians for their spiritual traditions.
Explore the religion of the Rastafarian people, view the Rastafarian temple, caves, rock houses and see ancient Ethiopian writing.
RASTA CAVES
REVIVE YOUR SOUL
Escape to the tranquil Oribi Gorge valley in KwaZulu-Natal, where sweeping views and soothing sounds of the majestic Umzimkulu River Gorge nourish your soul. Reconnect in the earthy, rustic ambiance of Leopard’s Rock and enter into a bird lover’s paradise in the garden surrounding the gorge - experience a little piece of heaven!
LEOPARD'S ROCK - ORIBI GORGE
RELIVE THE PAST AND EXPLORE
Take a journey back in time to retrace the rich history of the San people in KwaZulu-Natal’s South Coast. Some 100 000 years ago, the KwaXolo Caves was once home to the indigenous San community where they had depicted their culture and spirituality through rock art, said to represent journeys of shamans into the spiritual world.
