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Kwazulu - Natal

Opinion of a whale fin ©South African Tourism KwaZulu Natal is home to several parks and reserves, including two World Heritage Sites: The Drakensberg and the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park. The other primary game reserves are Hluhluwe-Umfolozi, Itala, Mkuze, Ndumo, Phinda and Tembe Elephant Park. Between them, a variety of unique wildlife encounters can be experienced, as well as numerous cultural, historical, wetlands, alpine and marine encounters.
The sanctuaries of KwaZulu Natal give refuge to several hundred bird species - 60% of South Africa's total - in addition to many antelope variants as well as the Big Five in the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve.
The northern-most region of KwaZulu-Natal, Maputaland, is one of the most unspoilt areas of the province, and is home to several unique game and nature reserves where scuba divers and snorkellers can explore the forests of coral reefs and brilliantly coloured tropical fish.

Our Hotels in Kwazulu / Natal (Maputaland):

Zimbali Lodge: Only about one trip hour far away from Durban is located the luxurious Zimbali Lodge at the north coast of Kwazulu Natal. The hotel is in very good taste decorated and the elegantly furnished rooms offers to you each comfort. The Lodge own golf course offers a wonderful view over the landscape up to the Indian ocean.
Selbourne Country Lodge: Situated 40 minutes south of Durban the Selborne Country Lodge epitomises elegance and luxury in a homely environment. Selborne Country Lodge is nestled amongst tall trees, tropical forests and graceful gardens in the heart of the beautiful Selborne Estate. Its charm and beauty luring the discerning traveller and golfer back time and again.
Rocktail Bay Lodge: Rocktail Bay Lodge is situated in the northern reaches of the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This whole area has been declared a World Heritage Site. Situated offshore from Rocktail Bay is the Maputaland Marine Reserve which offers an additional sanctuary with extraordinary diving and snorkelling encounters with huge shoals of fish, dolphins and whales.
Beverly Hills Sun Inter-Continental: Only twenty minutes by car from Durban along a sub-tropical drive is the majestic Beverly Hills Sun Inter-Continental at Umhlanga Rocks. This gracious hotel is set on a rise overlooking the Indian Ocean, offering glorious views of miles of unspoilt beaches. Renowned for its superb personal service, the hotel exudes charm and sophistication.
Phinda Private Game Reserve: Phinda Private Game Reserve is situated in the lush Maputaland region in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Bordering the iSimangaliso/Greater St Lucia Wetland Park – a World Heritage Site – Phinda comprises 23 000 hectares (57 000 acres) of prime conservation land. Seven distinct habitats shelter an abundance of wildlife including Africa’s Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, black and white rhino, buffalo) and over 380 bird species, while the marine diversity off the nearby coast of Sodwana is said to rival the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.