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Kwa-Zulu Natal Coast, South Africa


Sun, sea and subtropical climate make Natal Coast and Durban a year round destination
 
The major draw card to the Natal Coastline is its subtropical climate and warm waters of the Indian Ocean. The beaches are popular with bathers, surfers and anglers. The Durban beachfront is somewhat marred by commercial development and if your looking for a beach get away we usually recommend heading for Umhlanga, Ballito & Salt Rock, these are a little further north and much quieter.
 
In Durban the most famous place to stay  is The Royal Hotel , the hotel has been looking after guests for 150 years and is home to some great restaurants. If you prefer a quieter and smaller hotel then consider Quarters Hotel in the Berea area of Durban. The hotel  has been completely refurbished and was originally 4 Victorian homes and now exudes a warm rarely found in city hotels. About 40 minutes north of Durban you will find Ballito which is often refered to as the Dolphin Coast. Here you will find the well known resort of Zimbali which has great golf courses and great place to go and unwind.  The waters of the Indian Ocean are warm year round but we strongly recommend swimming in designating areas as the waters do attract sharks.
 

Durban dusk

Umhlanga Rocks

Durban skyline
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Makakatana Bay Lodge		  
Makakatana Bay Lodge
Makakatana Bay Lodge is uniquely situated on the banks of the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park and remains the only privately owned Lodge, totally surrounded by the Conservation Reserve.
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Quarters Hotel		  
Quarters Hotel
The Quarters Hotel in Durban is perfect choice for the discerning individual who wants accommodation that is modern, comfortable and intimate without feeling cramped.
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G R E A T N A T A L T O U R S
The Cape Grace

Romantic South Africa
A truly romantic African holiday which explores the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town, then steps a board the Pride of Africa, Rovos rail, followed by a Big five safari at  Phinda Private Game Reserve.
Inspirational Zulu
This self drive tour of Kwazulu Natal allows you to stay at two of Kwazulu Natal’s most beautiful lodges. The Makakatana Bay Lodge is situated on St Lucia Lake and the Amakhozi Lodge is located on a private game reserve in Northern Kwazulu Natal.

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  • Go and try Bunny Chow
  • Visit the uShaka Marine World
  • Take a beaded ricksaw ride on Durban beachfront
  • Visit the Victoria Street  Market and experience a very real part of Africa
  • Hold on to your wallet !
  • Eat raw Sugar Cane from the fields around Umhlali
  • Go and visit the cultural BAT centre in Durban
  • Buy  Indian spices and eat a curry or two
  • Durban’s shark research institute is probably one of the finest in the world
  • Take a jog or walk along the Umhlanga Beach front

 
Getting to KwaZulu Natal

Durban Airport is serviced by daily flights from all over South Africa. Richard Bay Airport is slightly closer to the Game Reserves and the lodges organise road transfers. A great self drive destination.

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KwaZulu Natal Facts

Once the hunting ground of the Zulu Kings ,the Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve is home to the Big Five as well as being famous for its white and black rhino protection program.

“The St Lucia Wetland Park must be the only place on the globe where the world oldest land mammal (The Rhino) with the world’s biggest terrestrial mammal (The Elephant) share an ecosystem with the world’s oldest fish (The Coelacanth) and the world’s biggest marine mammal (The Whale)” - Former President Nelson Mandela
10th August 2001

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