Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa

KZN is adored by South Africans and foreigners alike. Situated on the east coast, KZN enjoys the warm Indian Ocean, has medium to high humidity, plenty of sunshine and ample light rainfall – most of the year. This people-friendly climate result in a space that is almost always lush green, lovely to beach comb, hike through and simply holiday in. Summer temperatures range between 23 and 33 degrees.

Health Requirements None.

Useful Numbers Police 10111; Sea Rescue 031-3618567; Mountain Rescue 031-3077744

Kwa-Zulu Natal Towns and Cities

Kwa-Zulu Natal Trails - Hiking, Mountain Biking, Canoeing, Horseback, 4 x 4

Top Kwa-Zulu Natal Game and Nature Reserves include:

Albert Falls Game Reserve

Chelmsford Nature Reserve

Coleford Nature Reserve

Greater St Lucia Wetland Park
(Lake Etrza Nature Reserve, Mapelane Nature Reserve, St. Lucia Marine Reserve, False Bay Park

Lake Sibhayi

Kosi Bay

St. Lucia Marine Sanctuary and
Sodwana Bay National Park

Himeville Nature Reserve

Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve

Itala Game Reserve

Karkloof Nature Reserve

Kranskloof Nature Reserve

Mount Currie Nature Reserve

Midmar Nature Reserve

Mkuze Game Reserve

Ndumo Game Reserve

Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve

Phinda Resource Reserve

Pongolapoort Nature Reserve

Richards Bay Game Reserve

Shongweni Game Reserve

Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve

Umlalazi Nature Reserve

Umtamvuna Nature Reserve

Vernon Crookes Nature Reserve

For more information please visit www.durban.kzn.org.za / www.tourism-kzn.org

Good Tip: For more hotspots, find your nearest KwaZulu-Natal Info Centre after arrival.

The Travel-Informed Team

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