South African Travel Tips when visiting Kwazulu-Natal
Posted by admin | article | Posted on August 22nd, 2011
Kwazulu-Natal province has a subtropical holiday, beach and mountain paradise, the Kingdom of the Zulu has something for everyone together in the great outdoors. Side-by-side on the beaches and picturesque villages attract sun worshipers, who are attracted by the warm Indian Ocean and all the pleasures it offers. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the two World Heritage sites, the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park and the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, and explore the game parks and famous battlefields. The diversity of cultures enrich San Bushmen rock art of the villagers with their fearsome Zulu warriors and girls in colorful, Griqua hikers with their pioneering spirit and Indian restaurants, with their hot, sought-after curries, the province with a large variety to have experience. With all this on his door, it is no wonder that Durban has the goal and conferences in Africa – a veritable antithesis of all the work, no play philosophy.
CLIMATE:
The coastal areas enjoy a subtropical climate with sunshine all year round, although rain storms can occur in summer. The humidity is lower in June and July, which sometimes makes it ideal for a visit. The weather is warm and sunny for most of the year in the Drakensberg, but winter temperatures can drop below zero at night and snowfalls are not uncommon. At Sodwana Bay, a destination for world-class diving, the conditions are good all year, but the best from April to September. The water temperatures are usually above 20 degrees Celsius and in summer can reach 29 degrees Celsius. The Midlands is an area of ??rain falls in summer with warm sunny summers and cold winters, with night temperatures below freezing in some areas.
PURCHASES:
Shopping is a high activity in KZN, with courses for the pleasure. The Midlands Meander offers a wide range of arts and crafts, including ceramics, carvings and leather goods, ideally, with stops at inns comfortable for the taste of local produce and homemade beers with names like interspersed “Pickled Pig” or Possum Pie ‘Peas. “Ethnic Zulu songs on the beaches, villages and cultural centers of curiosities, like the workshop include complex beadwork, wood carvings, baskets and pottery. In Durban, vary the choices of a shopping mall boutiques lots in the downtown Indian market, where the best curry spices in the country and the quality of products African crafts at the Art Center Africa are at the crossroads of tourism Visit the Heritage Market in Hillcrest for more regional products Other places for shopping are:.. Point Waterfront Flea Market, The Pavilion, Gateway Theatre of Shopping, La Lucia Mall
Attractions Description:
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg:
Park A mountain full of great ecological treasures of the world cultural heritage and outstanding cultural properties in the area. 6000 San rock paintings show the first examples of rock art, where the color and size were introduced. Many endemic and endangered species can be found here such as the bearded vulture and unique alpine vegetation shall be found. Marked trails make the region a paradise for hikers, other outdoor activities are great fly fishing, rock climbing, mountain biking, ice climbing, abseiling, paragliding, horse riding and 4×4 trails. Do not miss the famous Amphitheatre, Cathedral Peak, Giant lock, the second highest waterfall in the world – the waterfalls and the majestic Mnweni Thukela valley in the north to the central region. In the south, 26 peaks that are higher than 10,000 feet (3050m).
Greater St Lucia Wetland:
A park a World Heritage Site is one of the last sub-tropical areas of origin of the components of plants and wildlife. Five interconnected ecosystems can be found, including a marine system, system of coastal dunes, lake systems, swamps and inland waters of a system of ancient shoreline terraces and dry savannah. You do not miss watching the whales and visit Sodwana Bay, a destination for world-class diving is also popular with fishermen. Here, thought rare “fossil” fish, which died out ceolacanth, as was recorded on video recently.
Durban and surroundings:
South Africa’s third largest city of Durban is the first target of the most successful convention in Africa and provide water to the “Golden Mile” beaches, pools and sports facilities. Apart from the cultural diversity the city offers excellent entertainment and shopping, energetic Zulu dances to the famous hot Indian curries. Try a traditional rickshaw ride while exploring.
The Midlands:
Often the Midlands in England compared this area includes large open areas of green hills, lush pastures and vast forests. Follow the Midlands Meander, a world-class art and craft craft along a route well organized and do not miss Howick Falls. Ideal for outdoor activities like rafting, and large sporting events, such as Midmar Mile – the world’s largest indoor race.
South Coast:
A number of small towns to the delight of fans vacation meet throughout the year. Good conditions for swimming, surfing, fishing, diving and dolphins and whales. Also for its golf vacation with over 12 famous golf courses.
North Shore:
Resorts set King Shaka area known for its dolphins. Ideal for swimming, surfing, scuba diving and skin, rock and skiboat fishing or exploring the rock pools.
Funparks Zululand
The largest concentration of wildlife parks in the province, with the reserves of the big game and bushland Mkuze Hluhluwe-Umfolozi main attractions. Aside from Big 5 game drives (lion, buffalo, rhino, leopard and elephant) are the reserves for its birds, particularly Mkhuze, hippos, crocodiles and giraffes known. While in the region, do not miss any of the traditional Zulu villages and some you can even sleep in the hive huts. In September, the annual Royal Reed Dance at the royal residence of King Goodwill Zwelithini in Nongoma is not to be missed.
Battlegrounds
Rich in history, this province is the largest concentration of Boer, British and Zulus in southern Africa battlefield. Many sites and routes of Isandlwana, Rorke’s Drift, Majuba, Spioenkop, Thalana Blood River and the main battle sites will be explored through the stories of life are awakened by an experienced guide.
Valley of a Thousand Hills:
To start over. half an hour’s drive from Durban, a tourist route of the craft shops, restaurants and beautiful scenery to be explored. Highlights include Phezulu Safari Park for his Zulu war dancing, ethnic jewelry, readers Busch Sangomas, crocodile and snake park, the journey of three hours Choo Choo Train through the valley, the last Sunday of the month On Air Raptor and the screen where you observe birds of prey above the valley can show their hunting methods to fly.