List of Activities in Kwazulu Natal
Kwazulu Natal
KwaZulu-Natal’s temperate climate and range of activities make it South Africa’s top destination for tourists seeking world-class experiences.
Steeped in history and boasting a diversity of people and destinations, the province offers a range of activities – fishing, extreme sports, hiking explorations, sea and wildlife adventures.
One of nature's annual extravaganzas is the Sardine Run. Millions of tiny silver fish heading north from spawning and feeding grounds off the Eastern Cape reach the southernmost seaside resort town of Port Edward, pursued by the most well-equipped and voracious predators on earth – both ocean-going and airborne. These relentless hunters occasionally drive pockets of the giant sardine shoal ashore, where equally frenzied humans join the cast of this natural phenomenon.
Demanding events include the three-day Dusi Canoe Marathon, the Midmar
Mile and Durban Beach Africa, an international surfing event, several
gruelling cycle races such as the Amashovashova road race from Pietermaritzburg
to Durban, and the Comrades Marathon annually in June. This is arguably
the greatest ultra-marathon in the world, where athletes come from all
over the globe to conquer the 90 km between Pietermaritzburg and Durban.
There are also some of SA’s finest golf courses.
The uKhahlamba-Drakensberg mountains, a World Heritage Site, cater for
music and art lovers, hikers and nature seekers, anglers and birders,
rock climbers, shoppers, historians, golfers and mountain bikers. The
Sani Pass, named after the San people, is a dramatic 4x4 trip climbing
1 330 m over 6 ½ km. The road to the 'Roof of Africa' snakes
upwards beneath towering cliffs, past tumbling waterfalls, colourful
plants and unique wildlife.
The Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, now called the Isimangaliso Wetland
Park – also a World Heritage Site – offers wilderness trails,
horse trails, fishing, snorkeling, scuba-diving, whale-watching boat
tours, turtle-spotting tours and kayak trips. Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game
Park, Africa’s oldest game reserve, and home to the Big Five,
as well as Tembe, Ndumo and Mkuze reserves, all offer unique glimpses
into the Zulu Kingdom’s animal wonders.
