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KwaZulu-Natal

Spectacular beaches, lush forests, mountains and savannas typify KZN – The Zulu Kingdom

Named after the mighty warrior King, Shaka Zulu, KwaZulu-Natal lives up to the grandeur and ...
Named after the mighty warrior King, Shaka Zulu, KwaZulu-Natal lives up to the grandeur and splendour of its proud people. A lush and diverse province, ‘KZN’ offers travellers and adventure seekers a variety of exciting experiences. KwaZulu-Natal has incredible hiking trails with gorgeous vistas of the dramatic Drakensberg Mountains, scuba diving and snorkelling along coral reefs and plenty of secluded beaches. A melting pot of different cultures, Durban is a city full of friendly people and exclusive resorts. With a number of game reserves located in the province, travellers have the unique opportunity to see the Big 5 on game drives with the Indian ocean in the background.

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With a sub-tropical climate KwaZulu-Natal has hot, humid summers and cooler, dry winters. For travellers from the Northern Hemisphere be advised that in South Africa the seasons are reversed with July being right in the middle of winter. So, the best time to visit is from April to September, where temperatures are moderate and skies are often clear and sunny. Regardless, you’ll always be guaranteed warmth.

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