KwaZulu-Natal is a verdant and green province, which forms the east coast of South Africa from Port Edward northwards to the Mozambique boundary, and is aptly called South Africa’s garden province.

It is a province with a subtropical coastline, sweeping savannah in the east and the magnificent Drakensberg mountain range in the west. The warm Indian Ocean washing its beaches makes it one of the country’s most popular holiday destinations.

KwaZulu-Natal is the only province with a monarchy specifically provided for in the Constitution. Ulundi is the traditional capital of the Zulu monarchy.

The subtropical coastline of KwaZulu-Natal has some of South Africa’s best-protected indigenous coastal forests, for example, at Dukuduku and Kosi Bay. It is also along this coast that the magnificent St Lucia Estuary and Kosi Bay lakes are located. Separating KwaZulu- Natal from the mountain Kingdom of Lesotho, the Drakensberg runs 200 km along the western boundary of the province. The northern part of the province, south of the Swaziland border, is typical African savannah providing a natural backdrop for its rich wildlife.

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Ballito

Dargle

Dundee

DURBAN Beachfront, Berea, Bluff, Cowies Hill, DurbanNorth, Westville

DRAKENSBERG Bergville, Harrismith, Oliviershoek, Winterton

Eshowe

Fort Nottingham/ Nottingham Road

Greytown

Inchanga

Kloof

Kosi Bay

Ladysmith/Elandslaagte

Mtwalume (South Coast)

MARGATE- Shelley Beach, St. Michaels-on-Sea, Uvongo and Ramsgate

Midlands Meander

Mooi River/ Rosetta

Pietermaritzburg / Hilton

Port Edward

Richards Bay

St. Lucia

Tongaat

Umhlali

Umhlanga/ Umdloti Umhlanga Rocks La Lucia/ Glenashley

Van Reenen - Half way between Johannesberg and the Kwazulu Natal coast.

Vryheid

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Stop over Johannesburg to Kwazulu-Natal Suggested stop over on way from Johannesburg to Kwazulu Natal - see Van Reenen below - use BACK to return to this list. Ballito No approved listings at present Bergville See Drakensberg accommodation listings below - Less than 50km from the towering Amphitheatre of Royal Natal, this ideally-situated agricultural and trading centre was laid out in 1897 by a retired sea captain. British forces built a blockhouse in the settlement two years later at the onset of the Anglo-Boer War - that building is now a Monument and Museum within the grounds of the local Court House. Dargle MIDLANDS MEANDER - Dargle is situated on the Midlands Meander - see below. Dundee BATTLEFIELDS - Nestling in a valley of the Biggarsberg mountains, Dundee was originally a farm owned by Peter Smith, who in 1882 named it after his Scottish hometown. Surrounded by evocatively-titled peaks - Indumeni (Where the thunder rolls), Mpati (Place of good waters) and Talana (Shelf for precious items) rich coal deposits attracted merchants and fortune hunters. Smith floated the Dundee Coal Company on the London Stock Exchange in 1899, and Dundee soon emerged as a boomtown graced with stately homes and the first theatre north of Port Natal-Durban. Pioneer traders from the Indian sub- continent settled here during the following decade, when Dundee became the meeting place of seven roads into the hinterland and coast of Africa. It remains a convenient central base for exploration of this corner of KwaZulu-Natal. NXALA RANCH GUEST LODGE, 37 km FROM DUNDEE REF H9101039 Bed and breakfast. Can accommodate up to 6 persons. Children welcome. Graded 4 stars by the TGCSA. Phone: +27 (0) 34 642 1652 Mobile/cell: 083 660 7622 E-mail: Click HERE PENNY FARTHING COUNTRY HOUSE, 30 KM FROM DUNDEE REF V910543 Bed and breakfast. Can sleep 10 persons. Tours to the Battlefields. Graded 3 stars by the TGCSA. Phone Fax +27 (0) 34 642 1925 Mobile/cell: 082 259 6006 E-mail: Click HERE Also see See also Ladysmith listed below Durban Scroll below for: BEACHFRONT, BEREA, BLUFF, COWIES HILL, DURBAN NORTH, WESTVILLE Durban has from its earliest days possessed a special charm...a certain mystique that adds 'something extra' to the meeting of warm Indian Ocean, radiant golden sands and lush sub-tropical greenery. The creation of Durban Metro has brought to your holiday doorstep the magnificent environment and cultural wonders of the Valley of a Thousand Hills, long and tranquil beaches of The South and up-market ambience of the historic and culturally-rich Sugar Coast. Durban Metro is where the proud Zulu nation meets East and West...a wealth of influences to entertain and enthrall with traditional warrior dancers, mystic fire-walkers and colonial heritage. Sample the unique vibrancy of township life, the finest curries outside India and a calendar filled with thrilling, spectacular events at its magnificent venues - including the beach. While estate golf inland features high on the list of courses that abound, you can also tee off alongside the ocean or pause on the green as the field thunders by on race day. Sophisticated and cosmopolitan, Durban Metro after dark is abuzz with elegant lounges, funky taverns and cosy inns...distinctive local theatre and live music...trendy clubs, pubs and discos. Also see Umhlanga / Umhlanga Rocks/La Lucia/Glenashley/Umdloti for accommodation within easy reach of Durban North FLINTSTONES GUEST HOUSE, KELVIN PLACE, DURBAN REF M1289 Guest House and Self catering. Can sleep total of 40 persons. Children 5 - 11 years old stay Free provided they share the same room as parents. Graded 3 stars by the TGCSA. Fax Number: +27(0)31 467 1100 Phone Number: +27 (0) 31 563 2592 Mobile/Cell Phone Number: 082 890 0094 E-mail: Click HERE LESLEY'S BED & BREAKFAST, MARINE DRIVE, BLUFF REF P910700 Bed and breakfast or Self catering. Can sleep 10 persons (plus 4 on sleeper couches). No children under 12 years Phone +27 (0) 31 466 2226 Fax +27 (0) 31 466 4096 Mobile/Cell 082 924 9063 E-mail: Click HERE CRYSTAL STREAM MANOR, 30 AVONWOLD DRIVE, COWIES HILL REF B4101194 Bed and breakfast. Can sleep up to 6 persons. Phone and fax : +27 (0) 31 266 6050 Mobile/cell: 082 657 7502 E-mail: Click HERE BEACHWAY SELF CATERING COTTAGES, BEACHWAY, DURBAN NORTH REF W9071080 2 Self Catering cottages. Can sleep 4 persons in Garden Cottage and 2 person in Cottage 2. Phone: +27 (0)31 563 6181 Mobile/cell: 083 999 9448 Fax: +27 (0) 31 563 5115 E-mail: Click HERE BURLEIGH MANOR, BURLEIGH CRESCENT, DURBAN NORTH REF P9101099 Bed and breakfast. Can sleep up to 8 persons. No children under 12 years. Phone: +27 (0) 31 564 6161 Fax: +27 (0) 31 563 4008 E-mail: Click HERE IBIS LODGE, HIGHLANDS ROAD, DURBAN NORTH REF T9101252 Self catering and Bed and Breakfast. Can sleep total of 24 persons. Children welcome. Graded 4 star by TGCSA. Phone: +27 (0) 31 563 3586 Mobile/cell: 084 581 4044 Fax: +27 (0) 31 563 9673 E-mail: Click HERE Also see Umhlanga / Umhlanga Rocks/La Lucia/ Glenashley/Umdloti for accommodation within easy reach of Durban North EDEN B&B/SELF CATERING, CHAPEL PLACE, WESTVILLE REF D9101258 Bed and breakfast or Self Catering. Cottage can sleep maximum 3 Adults or 2 Adults and 2 Children. Garden Room can sleep 1 person or couple. Phone: +27 (0) 31 266 0095 (after hours) Mobile/Cell: 083 409 5818 (all hours) E-mail: Click HERE Drakensberg Recognised by the ancient mystics of our land as breathing new life into the human spirit, the inescapable allure of this 200- kilometre- long wonderland owes much to its intense relationship with people...the million-plus years of Stone Age occupation in particular. This culminated in the tragic disappearance, during the late 19th century, of the San hunter-gatherers colloquially referred to as Bushmen. Migrating chiefdoms from the Great Lakes of Central Africa had in the 13th century been humbled by the sheer magnitude of this uKhahlamba - Barrier of Spears - destined to become the western extreme of their Zulu Kingdom. The ox-wagons of Boer settlers negotiated its precipitous passes in 1837 on the Great Trek from British dominion in the Cape Colony to a 'Promised Land'. The name Drakensberg was coined forty years later when a Boer father and son reported seeing a dragon - a giant lizard with wings and a tail - flying high above the cloud-shrouded mountain peaks. The inscription in late 2000 of uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park as a World Heritage Site brought long-overdue recognition of its universal value to mankind. Meeting the criteria for both Natural and Cultural listings, the site can now officially boast 'superlative natural phenomena and beauty, unique richness of biological diversity, the conservation of all- important endemic and threatened species plus masterpieces of human creative genius in the form of 35 000 'San rock art images'. Many people have known this for a long time! From the massive basalt cliffs of its northern reaches to the soaring sandstone buttresses in the south, the Berg - as it's popularly known - offers a myriad delights to anyone of any age who needs to 'get away from it all'. Peace and quiet is the catchphrase amid this unsurpassed grandeur where the world's second- highest waterfall tumbles down a series of breathtaking cascades. AMPHITHEATRE LODGE AND BACKPACKERS POCOLANE NATURE RESERVE, OLIVIERSHOEK, NORTHERN DRAKENSBERG REF R910945 Backpackers, Camping, Caravans, Self Catering and B&B. Upper lodge can sleep 30 persons. Lower Lodge can sleep 30 persons. Children welcome. Tel:: +27 (0) 36 438 6106 Mobile/cell: 082 855 9767 Fax: +27 (0) 36 438 6530 E-mail: Click HERE SANDFORD PARK COUNTRY HOTEL, BERGVILLE, NORTHERN DRAKENSBERG REF M909982 Country Hotel. Can sleep a total of 120 persons. Conference and Function facilities for up to 80 persons. Phone: +27 (0)36 448 1001 or 1002 Mobile/cell: 083 373 9416 Fax: +27 (0) 36 448 1047 E-mail: Click HERE Eshowe ZULULAND - 150 km north of Durban. The oldest town in Zululand and situated around the Dlinza indigenous forest, Eshowe derives its name from the tranquil, whispering breezes blowing through the trees. On a plateau protected from the sub-tropical humidity affecting surrounding areas, it was for centuries a popular 'holiday destination' for successive Zulu kings. The Norwegian missionary-settlers established the KwaMondi Mission in 1860, around which Fort Eshowe was built and where the force of Colonel Pearston was besieged for 10 weeks in the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879. Eshowe was in 1887 proclaimed a magistracy and capital - when Britain annexed Zululand. CHASE GUEST HOUSE, JOHN ROSS HIGHWAY, OFF R66 REF C910933 Bed and breakfast and Self Catering. Sleeps 4 persons in the house and 5 persons in the cottage and 2 in each of 2 self catering flatlets . Graded 4 stars by the TGCSA. Tel: +27 (0) 35 474 5491 Fax: +27 (0) 35 474 1311 Mobile/cell: 083 265 9629 E-mail: Click HERE Fort Nottingham/Nottingham Road Fort Nottingham/Nottingham Road is situated on the MIDLANDS MEANDER (see separate description for Midlands Meander in next column). HAWKLEE COUNTRY HOUSE, DARGLE ROAD, FORT NOTTINGHAM REF L9101128 Bed and breakfast and Self Catering. Can sleep up to 20 persons. Not suitable for children under 12 years. Conference facilities for 10 delegates. Fax : +27 (0) 33 266 6008 Phone : +27 (0) 33 266 6209 E-mail: Click HERE Greytown Greytown is situated 70 km from KwaZulu Natal's capital, Pietermaritzburg and is centrally situated in the Midlands with easy access to the Midlands Meander, Albert Falls Amble, The Battlefields Route, Bambata's Rock, etc. Greytown is surround by the following smaller towns: Kranskop 35km, Ahrens 20km, Mispah 10km, Muden 35km, Weenen 60 km, Colenso 80km, Mooi river 70km, Keats Drift 20km, Tugela Ferry 50km, Pomeroy 80km. No approved listings at present. See Midlands Meander for alternatives. Inchanga Inchanga is situated exactly half way between Durban and Pietermaritzburg (42 km to each) centrally situated in the Midlands with easy access to the Midlands Meander. WATERVALE LODGE, DISTRICT ROAD, INCHANGA REF R9101189 Bed and breakfast. Can sleep total of 50 persons. Children welcome. Phone: +27 (0) 31 783 4465 Mobile/cell: 073 935 3448 Fax: +27 (0) 31 783 4467 E-mail: Click HERE Elandlaagte (Ladysmith) BATTLEFIELDS Ladysmith on the banks of the Klip River - proclaimed in 1850 - was named after the Spanish wife of Sir Harry Smith. It became a prosperous staging- post for fortune-hunters en route to the Transvaal gold-fields and diamond discoveries at Kimberley. Elandslaagte is 30 km from Ladysmith. Ladysmith made world headlines at the turn of the century when it was besieged for 118 days during the most crucial stage of the Anglo-Boer War. Today a commercial centre for surrounding communities, the town is a natural gateway to the tourist delights of the Central and Northern reaches of the Drakensberg range. Snowcapped peaks during winter form a breathtaking backdrop. See Ladysmith listing below or Dundee above Kloof Kloof enjoys the cooler climate experienced at the top of Field's Hill and has easy access to the M13. Pinetown is only 10 minutes away, and Durban 25 minutes, thus the area ideal for the person on business in Durban who does not want to stay in town. Kloof is a convenient base from which to explore the attractions of the Valley of 1000 Hills, or the Midlands Meander or Durban and the beaches. There are shopping centres in Kloof and Hillcrest . The area also has many quality pubs and restaurants. There are two top golf courses at the Kloof Country Club and Cotswold Downs . CALMSWOOD GUEST HOUSE, IGWABABA ROAD , KLOOF REF O9101263 Bed and breakfast. Can sleep total 8 persons. Sorry no children under 12 years. Fax: 086 556 7768 Phone: 031 764 1559 Mobile/Cell: 082 880 1315 E-mail: Click HERE Kosi Bay The Kosi Bay Nature Reserve lies on the coast in the northern part of KwaZulu-Natal and surrounds the unique and beautiful Kosi Bay lake system which is part of the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, a World Heritage Site. This system consists of four lakes and a series of inter connecting channels which eventually drain via a sandy estuary into the Indian ocean. It is home to a large variety of birds and animals including hippos and crocs. Humpback whales can be seen off the beaches on their northerly migration to calve in Mozambique and in December and January loggerhead and leatherback turtles come onto the beaches to lay their eggs in carefully prepared nests. Proclaimed in 1950 and extended in 1984. This is the most pristine lake system on the South African Coast. Kosi Bay Camp is situated on the western shore of Lake Nhlange, the largest in the Kosi system. To access the Kosi mouth and the Indian Ocean beaches is a 45 minute drive requiring a 4X4 vehicle. The drive is spectacular with views across the fish kraal dotted lake to the sea as you crest the huge coastal dunes. The condition of the last 7 kilometres of the Kosi Bay Camp entrance road is very sandy and requires a 4X4 vehicle or one with a difflock. As most of the 'roads' in the area are sand tracks, a 4X4 is required to fully access all the areas of the park. THOBEKA LODGE, KOSI BAY ROAD REF S9101177 Bed and breakfast or self catering house. Can sleep up to 6 people. Phone: +27 (0) 35 592 9728 Mobile/cell: 072 446 1525 E-mail: Click HERE Ladysmith Ladysmith on the banks of the Klip River - proclaimed in 1850 - was named after the Spanish wife of Sir Harry Smith. It became a prosperous staging- post for fortune-hunters en route to the Transvaal gold-fields and diamond discoveries at Kimberley. Ladysmith made world headlines at the turn of the century when it was besieged for 118 days during the most crucial stage of the Anglo-Boer War. Today a commercial centre for surrounding communities, the town is a natural gateway to the tourist delights of the Central and Northern reaches of the Drakensberg range. Snowcapped peaks during winter form a breathtaking backdrop. EGERTON MANOR, COCHRANE ROAD REF M9101102 Bed and breakfast. Can sleep 12 persons. Children welcome. Conference Facilities for 30. Mobile/cell: 083 649 9097 Fax: +27 (0) 36 631 3187 E-mail: Click HERE

Mtwalume (South Coast) Mtwalume is approximately 40 minutes south of Durban International airport and 83 km from the South Coast / North Coast road split. It is situated after Pennington and just before Hibberdene if heading south. Mtwalume, is a quiet coastal village which is nestled on the Mtwalume lagoon. No approved listings at present. MARGATE - Shelley Beach, St Michaels-on-Sea, UVONGO, Ramsgate The Greater Margate area includes the following former villages on the South Coast of Kwazulu Natal: Shelley Beach, St Michaels-on-Sea, Uvongo, Ramsgate The land surveyor involved obviously hankered after the holidays of his youth at the bustling seaside resort in Kent...for in 1921 very little was happening in this Margate when he changed its name from Inkongweni. The land had been purchased by Hugh Balance, who recognised its tourist potential, but could persuade only one fellow- investor to share his dream. Publicity was needed, and in 1922 millions of newspaper readers around the globe suddenly 'discovered' Margate when Balance wrote to the world s press about the beached remains of a 'mammoth', hairy and bloodless monster he had witnessed being killed by two whales in a titanic struggle just beyond the breakers. A spring tide removed the evidence before a flurry of scientific enquiry could descend on the town and quite possibly ruin the author's credibility. 63 TOMEROS, LOT 2437 BROADWAY STREET, UVONGO REF E9101227 Self catering Apartment. Can sleep up to 8 persons. Children welcome Phone: +27 (0) 39 317 3784 Mobile/cell 083 305 6317 Fax: 039-3173784 E-mail: Click HERE Midlands Meander The Midlands Meander was launched in 1985 when five crafters came up with the inspired concept of encouraging people to visit their studios, rather than seeing their work in distant art galleries and shops. Today there are 178 Midlands Meander Association Members and a network of signposted roads that link their outlets across the Midlands countryisde. Although the mix of Members has greatly diversified, the initial emphasis on quality handcrafted products remains. The Midlands Meander is the country's leading arts and crafts route, with a fun and fascinating mix of shops and galleries, historical and environmental sites and tours, and numerous sporting and leisure activies. Accommodation options are diverse in both variety and style, while eateries and restaurants in the area offer a range of options from hearty country fare to unique gourmet delights. See Accommodation listed under Pietermartizburg/Hilton or Inchanga or Fort Nottingham/Nottingham Road. Mooi River/Rosetta Mooi River and Rosetta are situated on the Midlands Meander - see description above. Also see Greytown or Inchanga. Pietermaritzburg / Hilton Having crossed over the Drakensberg range into Zulu territory on their Great Trek from British dominion in the Cape Colony, Boer settlers earmarked this site as their capital-to-be, and in 1838 laid the foundation of a neat grid of streets and lanes. Rival British expansionists were a safe distance away at Port Natal- Durban...and the surrounding tribes were predominantly 'scatterlings' - the result of King Shaka's empire-building exploits - who posed no threat. It was from this fledgeling settlement that Pieter Retief embarked on his ill-fated journey to negotiate for land with Shaka's co- assassin and heir, King Dingane. The Boer leader's 'martyrdom' gave Pietermaritzburg the first half of its name - Gert Maritz being the head of a second wave of Voortrekkers. Within five years of establishing the town, however, the Boers succumbed to British military might and vacated the area...leaving their carefully-laid foundations to be stamped with a world-renowned legacy of Edwardian and Victorian architecture. Pietermaritzburg remained capital of Natal province until the arrival of our non-racial democracy and the emergence of KwaZulu-Natal, where it shares its status with Ulundi, in the heart of traditional Zululand. ZETA GUEST HOUSE, NEW ENGLAND ROAD, SCOTTSVILLE, PIETERMARTIZBURG REF V9101199 Guest house and Self Catering. Can sleep total of 12 people. No children under 12 years in the Guest house. Children permitted in self catering flat. Graded 3 stars by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa. Phone: +27 (0) 33 396 2605 Mobile/cell: 082 412 2172 Fax: 033 3962605 E-mail: Click HERE Port Edward The Southernmost of the South Coast resorts, this village is set is luxuriant subtropical forest and fronted by an expansive protected beach. VILLA 1123, KINSTON DRIVE, CARIBBEAN ESTATES REF G9101245 Self catering Villa. Can sleep 6 persons. Children welcome. Phone:+27 (0) 31 562 1954 Mobile/cell: 082 460 3958 Fax: 086 689 9520 E-mail: Click HERE Richards Bay Situated on KwaZulu-Natal's fertile south coast, Richards Bay started out as a holiday town and has developed into a major port. It is situated on a lagoon in the Mhathuze river and its potential as a great natural harbour was confirmed in 1897 after a detailed survey was carried out. Originally, the lagoon provided a home for a vast population of aquatic birds, attracted to the area by a rich supply of fish. Crocodiles, sharks and hippos frequented the lagoon, as did hunters and fisherman in search of trophies. The area of sheltered water was twice that of Durban’s harbour. The mouth was open to the sea and the depth, though only three meters, could be dredged to allow passage for very large vessels. When development started, conservationists objected and in 1935 the 1 200 hectare lagoon was declared a game reserve, whilst in 1945 the adjacent land was declared Richards Bay Park. The town of Richards Bay was laid out alongside this park, on the elevated northern slope of the lagoon, overlooking a fine stretch of water. Today Richards Bay is a thriving industrial port with a direct rail connection to the mines for coal and other mining exports. MKULU SELF CATERING, MKULU CRESCENT, RICHARDS BAY REF T9091254 Self catering or B&B. Can sleep total of 4 persons. Children welcome. Tel +27 (0) 35 786 0152 Fax: +27 (0) 35 786 0634 E-mail: Click HERE Southbroom See Ramsgate listed under Margate (use BACK key) St. Lucia Former President Nelson Mandela had the following to say about this unique area; "The St. Lucia Wetland Park must be the only place on the globe where the world's oldest land mammal (the rhinoceros) and 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)". Three hundred kilometres north of Durban Airport and eighty kilometres from the Richards Bay airport, between Lake St. Lucia - an ecological wonder - and the warm Indian Ocean, lies the picturesque village of St. Lucia. Isimangaliso Wetland Park, (previously known as The Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park) is a World Heritage Site. A Pristine beach, Forest walking trails and Crocodile Research Centre are located near the village and other activities include horse riding, two scenic nine hole golf courses just around the corner, Kayaking amongst the Hippos and Crocodiles, Snorkelling at Cape Vidal, Guided boat tours on Lake St. Lucia, Zulu culture, Deep Sea Fishing, Seasonal boat based Whale watching (June to November) and -Turtle watching (November to March). Only an hour's drive away is the oldest formally proclaimed conservation area in Africa, the Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve, hosting the Big Five, There is also a globally important bird area (IBA). ST. LUCIA WETLANDS GUEST HOUSE, KINGFISHER STREET, ST. LUCIA REF H9101262 Bed and breakfast. Can sleep total of 14 guests. Children welcome in family unit.. Tel : +27 (0) 35 590 1098 Fax : +27 (0) 35 590 1272 Mobile : 082 92 12 885 E-mail: Click HERE THE BRIDGE HOLIDAY RESORT, MCKENZIE STREET REF V9101271 Self Catering. Units sleep 4-6 people. Family friendly resort. Fax and phone: +27 (0) 35 590 1260 Mobile/Cell: 083 660 7734 E-mail: Click HERE Tongaat/Ballito The towns of Umhlali and Ballito are in very close proximity to Tongaat. Tongaat is a very cosy yet vibrant town in the midst of the Sugarbelt of Kwazulu-Natal, the Kingdom of the Zulu. It is here that East meets West with a very interesting and dynamic confluence of diverse cultures which is proudly South African. Tongaat is home to some of the oldest and architecturally marvellous Temples. The first ever sugar mill is to be found in Tongaat.The first ship that arrived in S.A. with cane growers from India, settled in Tongaat. The beaches in Tongaat are pristine and gorgeous.dolphins and porpoises are regularly spotted frolicking just meters from the shore. Tongaat is only 30 km to the north of central Durban and only 15km from Umhlanga Rocks and the Gateway Theatre of Shopping. The Crocodile Creek is another attraction in Tongaat where one could enjoy watching these predators being fed and one could also carry the little crocodiles. Port Zimbali and the Mount Edgecombe Estates are also very near. The King Shaka International Airport is going to be built within the precincts of Tongaat and would be ready by 2010. There are many golfing estates and shopping centres in and around Tongaat. Just 30 km north of Tongaat lies the township of Kwa Dukuza or Stanger which was home to Chief Albert Luthuli and many other great Africans. Tongaat Beach overlooks the Indian Ocean and is very near to La Mercy where one can take Microlight flights over the Indian Ocean. Virginia Airport is also close by. No approved listings at present. Umhlali No approved listings at present Umhlanga/Umhlanga Rocks/La Lucia/Glenashley/Umdloti Ten minutes from the centre of Durban, Umhlanga, Glenashley and La Lucia on the magnificent Sugar Coast extracts the essence of 'East meets West in the Zulu Kingdom'. Sweeping golden sands and picture- postcard coves that epitomize luxurious and laid- back Beach lifestyle...enclaves of Bush where bird and small animal-life is abundant. Traditional Zulu culture naturally abounds, but the Sugar Coast is also steeped in 'settler history', and an important Battlefields site lies an easy drive north. Eons ago part of a coastal dune forest, its wild animals were first pursued by the Stone Age, San hunter- gatherers, who sought the pleasures of incredibly mild winters away from their icy mountain caves. They were displaced by the so-called Lala people of the Iron Age...and our fascinating Shell Midden is a fragile, precious asset that bears witness to Umhlanga's long history as popular meeting place. Its name derives from the Nguni-language tribes destined to become the proud Zulu nation, who called this favourite seaside playground 'The Place of Reeds'. Rivers ran clear and full, pastures were perennially verdant, and while tending to their herds and flocks...the daily sight of frolicking dolphins provided everlasting amusement. Which is exactly how the first colonial settlers found it...and how it remains to this day! Deep-sea whale-watching and game- fishing adventures also lie in store. The O'Conner Promenade ends where the Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve Trail begins. Come sundowner time, Umhlanga comes alive with the sounds of fine dining, music and assorted revelry. Stylish restaurants, funky taverns and chic nightclubs dot the resort's Mediterranean- style layout. Sunny skies, warm Indian Ocean waves, beautiful beaches, tantalising cuisine, pristine nature, captivating culture, vibrant nightlife, shopping extravaganzas - all await you in Umhlanga. LA LOGGIA, HERRWOOD DRIVE, UMHLANGA ROCKS REF G9101011 Bed and breakfast and self catering. Can sleep 20 people. Conference/Business Facilities for 10. Phone: +27 (0) 31 561 2411 Mobile/cell: 082 531 7065 Fax: +27 (0) 31 561 7560 E-mail: Click HERE UMBRELLA TREE HOUSE, HILKEN DRIVE, UMHLANGA REF P9091130 Bed and breakfast and self catering. Can sleep 6 persons B&B and 6 self-catering. Children welcome. Phone and fax : +27 31 561 5456 Mobile/cell: 084 561 5456 E-mail: Click HERE 8 ROYAL PALM GUEST LODGE & CONFERENCE CENTRE, ROYAL PALM AVENUE, UMHLANGA RIDGE REF G4101202 Bed and breakfast, and Self Catering. Can sleep total of 16 persons. Children welcome. Graded 4 stars by TGCSA. Conference Facilities for 10 delegates. Phone: +27 (0) 31 561 1369 Mobile/cell: 079 164 9888 Fax : 086 686 0868 E-mail: Click HERE ANCHOR'S REST, STANLEY GRACE CRESCENT, UMHLANGA ROCKS REF R910930 Bed and breakfast and self-catering. Can sleep 12 persons. Children over 10 years welcome. Graded 4 stars by the TGCSA. Tel: + 27 (0) 31 561 7380 Mobile/cell: 082 800 5678 Fax: + 27 (0) 31 561 6249 E-mail: Click HERE PRESBURY UMHLANGA RIDGE LODGE, CHESTNUT CRESCENT, UMHLANGA REF M910473 Bed and breakfast. Can sleep 16 persons in total Phone +27 (0) 31 566 1013 Fax +27 (0) 31 566 1014 Mobile/Cell 083 324 9198 E-mail: Click HERE CATHY'S PLACE, STANLEY CRESCENT, UMHLANGA REF M910402 Bed and breakfast and self catering. Can sleep 10 persons in total. Phone +27 (0) 31 561 3286 Fax +27 (0) 31 561 3015 Mobile/Cell 082 573 1474 E-mail: Click HERE Vryheid Vryheid in northern KwaZulu Natal and is the heartbeat of a vast regional area. Situated 1176 metres above sea level it has an average temperature of 25 degrees centigrade in summer and 12 degrees centigrade in winter. Vryheid lies in the Battlefields Route as centre for Anglo-Zulu and Anglo-Boer battlefields. Vryheid was established in 1884 as the capital of a short-lived Nieuwe Republiek of mercenaries. After the Anglo-Zulu war of 1879 the Zulu kingdom was divided into 13 petty states in attempt to crush the Zulu power. Cetshwayo received only a small portion of his original state. He died in 1884 and his heir, Dinuzulu, hired mercenaries to fight the neighbouring Chief Zibebu of the Mandlakazi for more property. The mercenaries defeated Zibebu and claimed their reward. However, far more seem to have claimed - 800 claimants - than were really fighting and Dinuzulu's area was too small for that number of subdivisions. Eventually, with British intervention, land was granted in the northern part of the country. The capital Vryheid was established on this land. In 1887 this Nieuwe Republiek was incorporated in the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek, and after the Anglo-Boer War it became part of Natal. It became a municipality in 1912. No approved listings at present. Van Reenen Half way between Johannesberg and the Kwazulu Natal coast. No approved listings at present. Winterton See Drakensberg accommodation listings - In 1905 three years after the Anglo-Boer War - the colonial government constructed a weir across the Little Thukela River and founded an irrigation settlement here called Springfield renamed Winterton in 1910. Situated in beautiful foothills and main access point to the Central Drakensberg, this typical pioneer settlement offers a very relaxed atmosphere. It serves the large community of maize, wheat and beef farmers.

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DUNDEE BATTLEFIELDS - Nestling in a valley of the Biggarsberg mountains, Dundee was originally a farm owned by Peter Smith, who in 1882 named it after his Scottish hometown. Surrounded by evocatively-titled peaks - Indumeni (Where the thunder rolls), Mpati (Place of good waters) and Talana (Shelf for precious items) rich coal deposits attracted merchants and fortune hunters. Smith floated the Dundee Coal Company on the London Stock Exchange in 1899, and Dundee soon emerged as a boomtown graced with stately homes and the first theatre north of Port Natal-Durban. Pioneer traders from the Indian sub- continent settled here during the following decade, when Dundee became the meeting place of seven roads into the hinterland and coast of Africa. It remains a convenient central base for exploration of this corner of KwaZulu-Natal. NXALA RANCH GUEST LODGE, 37 KM FROM DUNDEE REF H1039 Bed and breakfast. Can accommodate up to 6 persons. Children welcome. Graded 4 stars by the TGCSA. GENERAL SITUATION For those wishing to visit the historic Anglo South African War battlefields of Isandlwana, Blood River, Rorke's Drift, Elandslaagte and the Talana Battlefields Museum in Dundee, Nxala Ranch is perfectly located. Named after the elusive Mountain Reedbuck that roam the 1600 hectares of mountain and green grassland, Nxala Ranch is the ideal breakaway location for the family or corporate guests. The thatched roofed lodge, situated at the foot of the Biggars Mountain some 37 km from Dundee, nestles amongst willow and paperbark trees in the tranquility of a lush, parklike garden. Nxala Ranch is situated in a malaria free area. The lodge provides lovely views across the plain where game and birdlife abound. Guests at Nxala Ranch have a choice of activities such as game viewing, fishing, hiking and horseriding as well as visiting ancient San rock art. Special corporate getaway packages are available offering various activities. ACCOMMODATION Three stylish en suite bedrooms (one double room with balcony and kingsize bed en suite, two double rooms with twin beds - one with private bathroom and one en suite), a lounge and spacious verandah with barbecue facilities overlooking the dam which is well stocked with bass. FEATURES Secure parking off street. Dinner available if required. Smoking restricted to verandah. Telephone, Internet and fax access. Sorry no pets. T.V. with Mnet and Satellite. Not available for international house exchange. Available for daily rental for movie shoots. Enquiries welcome from Agents as well as direct from individual guests. Graded 4 stars by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa. RATES R500 pppn B&B. Dinner R190. Visa and Mastercard credit cards accepted. E-mail: Click HERE PENNY FARTHING COUNTRY HOUSE, 30 KM FROM DUNDEE REF V543 Bed and breakfast. Can sleep 10 persons Tours to the Battlefields. Graded 3 stars by the TGCSA. GENERAL SITUATION Situated 30 km south of Dundee on an extensive Cattle and Game farm in close proximity to the famous battlefields in Kwa Zulu Natal (Rorkesdrift, Isandhlwana, Bloodriver, Talana, Colenso and Spionkop). This luxury dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation is set in a colonial style house with a swimming pool and fish pond all situated in a beautiful parklike garden graced by the presence of a great variety of birds. The house is furnished with antiques and other memorabilia passed down by the owners' ancestors who were amongst the first settlers in Kwa Zulu Natal. There are walks and hiking trails on the farm where 14 game and 200 bird species can be seen. ACCOMMODATION All rooms have en suite bathroom/toilets, are wall to wall carpeted and equipped with fans, electric blankets, tea and coffee making facilities. The accommodation is in the main homestead. FEATURES Tours by a Accredited guide to the Battlefields. Lunches or picnic hampers can be arranged. The lounge with its open fireplace is equipped with satellite T.V. and a video machine with tapes of the battlefields. and other local attractions can be arranged. Secure off street parking. Telephone and fax and Internet access. Children welcome. No smoking in bedrooms. Accessible for wheelchairs. Sorry no pets. Not available for international house swap. Available for daily rental for movie shoots. Enquiries welcome from Agents as well as direct from individual guests. Graded 3 stars by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa. RATES R610 per person sharing for Dinner, Bed and Breakfast R770 single R 512 per person sharing Bed and Breakfast Only R650 single Children under 12 years 50% of adult price Credit cards accepted E-mail: Click HERE DURBAN Durban has from its earliest days possessed a special charm...a certain mystique that adds 'something extra' to the meeting of warm Indian Ocean, radiant golden sands and lush sub-tropical greenery. The creation of Durban Metro has brought to your holiday doorstep the magnificent environment and cultural wonders of the Valley of a Thousand Hills, long and tranquil beaches of The South and up-market ambience of the historic and culturally-rich Sugar Coast. Durban Metro is where the proud Zulu nation meets East and West...a wealth of influences to entertain and enthrall with traditional warrior dancers, mystic fire-walkers and colonial heritage. Sample the unique vibrancy of township life, the finest curries outside India and a calendar filled with thrilling, spectacular events at its magnificent venues - including the beach. While estate golf inland features high on the list of courses that abound, you can also tee off alongside the ocean or pause on the green as the field thunders by on race day. Sophisticated and cosmopolitan, Durban Metro after dark is abuzz with elegant lounges, funky taverns and cozy inns...distinctive local theatre and live music...trendy clubs, pubs and discos. Also see Umhlanga and La Lucia and Glenashley which are ten minutes from the centre of Durban CLICK HERE FOR CAR HIRE - SCROLL BELOW FOR ACCOMMODATION

FLINTSTONES GUEST HOUSE, KELVIN PLACE, DURBAN REF M1289 Guest House and Self catering. Can sleep total of 40 persons. Children 5 - 11 years old stay Free provided they share the same room as parents. Graded 3 stars by the TGCSA. GENERAL SITUATION Flintstones is a home away from home Just outside the city centre, set high on the banks of the Umgeni River Mouth, Flintstones Guest House is a stylish centrally located B&B, providing a convenient central location for businessmen, holiday makers and sport enthusiasts alike. Situated within a six minute drive from Durban's Central Business District and International Convention Centre in the South and a 5 minute drive from La Lucia, Umhlanga and Gateway in the North. Within 15 minutes of Durban's main beaches, Ushaka Marine World and within close proximity of a number of golf courses. And only 20 minutes drive away from Durban International Airport. Specialising in groups of up to forty persons, Flintstones Guest House is your home away from Home where you can unwind in peace and quiet while taking pleasure in the warm and friendly atmosphere... Expect to be pampered and spoiled. Flintstones will make your stay away from home feel even better than home ACCOMMODATION From the moment you arrive, you can look forward to warm, friendly service, great hospitality and the perfect environment from which to explore the many Durban pleasures Flintstones Guest House is owner run and managed which offers a number of comfortable 3-star accommodation choices compromising seventeen well appointed bedrooms: All rooms are en-suite with bath and shower and all bathroom amenities are supplied, ceiling fan, safe, satellite TV, remote controlled air-conditioning and complimentary Tea / Coffee Facilities. FEATURES Same-day laundry facilities are available for a nominal additional fee. A fully equipped kitchen makes this a perfect venue for self-catering and larger groups The Guest House is very secure with electric fencing and an electronic gate as well as off street parking. A Full scrumptious South African and Health breakfast is served in the dining room or Veranda, overlooking the colourful garden. Designated smoking areas Telephone Access for guests Fax Access for guests Internet/email access for guests: (Wi-Fi Hotspot) Swimming Pool Unfenced Garden access for guests Sorry no pets. Satellite TV in all rooms Transfer services to and from the airport can be arranged and the account will be charged accordingly. Accommodation Serviced Daily There are rooms downstairs that would be suitable for guests in wheelchairs. Available for daily rental for movie shoots Enquiries welcome from Agents as well as direct from individual guests. TGCSA Rating: 3 Star Rating RATES R450 per person per night R325 Single occupation of double room All credit cards accepted Quote Bookabed Website when phone booking: Phone Number: +27 (0) 31 563 2592 E-mail enquiry: Click HERE

LESLEY'S BED & BREAKFAST, MARINE DRIVE, BLUFF REF P700 Bed and breakfast or Self catering. Can sleep 10 persons (plus 4 on sleeper couches). No children under 12 years GENERAL SITUATION Ten minutes from Durban Airport, 15 minutes from the centre of Town and 3 minutes walk from the beach and on the bus route. ACCOMMODATION Choose between a double room next to the pool with queen size bed, en-suite shower etc, ceiling fan, fridge, coffee table and two easy chairs, OR A first floor executive suite with a separate lounge tastefully decorated with marine antiques, open plan kitchen, split level air-conditioning and a balcony with sea view, OR A two bedroom apartment with lounge, open plan kitchen and patio with sea view, OR A one bedroom apartment with separate lounge (with a sleeper couch), kitchenette, full bathroom and two toilets plus a patio & garage. FEATURES A health breakfast is provided in a fridge in the room, and consists of fresh fruit, orange juice, choice of cereal, muffins, yoghurt, bread etc. All units have TV, tea and coffee making facilities, fridge's, safes, hair dryers, use of the pool, separate entrances and secure parking. NB. All units with the exception of the double room can be let as serviced self catering if required. Secure parking. Telephone and fax access. No children under 12 years. Smoking outside only. Not accessible for wheelchairs. Dinner on request. Pets can be accommodated by prior arrangement. Free Airport transfers. Enquiries welcome from Agents as well as direct from individual guests. RATES R225 pppn B&B double room R50 surcharge for single occupancy R245 pppn for one bedroomed apartment R295 pppn for the Executive suite or for double occupancy of the family suite plus R100 per extra person per night on a sleeper couch or R145 per extra person in the 2 bedroomed apartment Deduct R20 per person for serviced self catering Rates negotiable for long term stays Credit cards accepted. E-mail: Click HERE

CRYSTAL STREAM MANOR, 30 AVONWOLD DRIVE, COWIES HILL REF B1194 Bed and breakfast. Can sleep up to 6 persons. GENERAL SITUATION Crystal Stream Manor is in the quiet and secure area of Cowies Hill just outside Durban with all access roads manned by Coin Security huts and ideally positioned for easy access to both the M19 and M13 as well as N2 and N3. The beach is a short 15 minute drive as is the city centre, ICC, Expo sites as well as Ushaka Marine World for those who are just taking a break. The Pavilion shopping centre is a 7 minute drive in which many local restaurants and movie theatres can be found. The B&B is a separate annexe to the main house ensuring our guests optimum privacy. ACCOMMODATION ROOMS: 3 double rooms with en-suite shower rooms, 2 king beds and 1 queen - Kings can be separated to make twin beds. Each room can accommodate 2 guests. ANNEXE: The entire annexe is on offer as a self catering option which can sleep a maximum of 7 (3+2+2) and comprises a fully fitted kitchen with microwave, oven/4 plate stove and fridge freezer supplied for your convenience. Please use email link below with your exact requirements for a quote. FEATURES There is 24 hour armed response security. Unfenced swimming pool in delightful garden. Sorry no pets. Access to fax. Secure off street parking. Not accessible for wheelchairs. Not available for international house exchange. Not available for daily rental for movie shoots. Enquiries welcome from Agents as well as direct from individual guests. RATES ROOMS: R225 - R275 per person sharing. Each room can accommodate 2 guests. ANNEXE: R1000 per day (can sleep 7 persons) Credit cards not accepted. E-mail enquiry: Click HERE

BEACHWAY SELF CATERING COTTAGES, BEACHWAY, DURBAN NORTH REF W1080 2 Self Catering cottages. Can sleep 4 persons in Garden Cottage and 2 person in Cottage 2. GENERAL SITUATION 5 minutes from Virginia Airport 20 minutes from Durban International Airport 15 minutes from Umhlanga and Durban Main Beaches 15 minutes from Gateway Shopping Centre Close to Durban Country Club, Beachwood, Mount Edgecombe and Zimbali golf courses Walking distance to restaurants and shopping centres ACCOMMODATION GARDEN COTTAGE - sleeps two in main bedroom - queen size bed. En suite (shower) bathroom. Open plan lounge/kitchen/dining area. Sleeper couch in lounge (can sleep 2) Open plan kitchen. Modern finishes and appliances that are available for self catering needs. Satellite TV in Bedroom and Lounge COTTAGE 2 - sleeps two in main bedroom – double or 2 singles. En suite (shower) bathroom. kitchenette/dining area. Modern finishes and appliances that are available for self catering needs FEATURES Car Hire available. Air-conditioning throughout, DSTV - televisions in both lounge and bedroom. DVD sound system. Laundry facilities. Dressing table with hairdryer. Secure parking. . Lock up safe. Fully independent alarm system. Airport transfers by request at extra charge. Unfenced swimming pool in delightful garden. No meals available - cottages are self catering. No smoking inside cottages. Sorry no pets. Internet, fax and telephone on request. Off street Parking. Single Lock Up Garage By Request. Not available for international house exchange. Available for daily rental for movie shoots. Enquiries welcome from Agents as well as direct from individual guests. RATES R500 per night for Garden Cottage R375 per night for Cottage 2 Credit cards not accepted. E-mail: Click HERE

BURLEIGH MANOR, BURLEIGH CRESCENT, DURBAN NORTH REF P1099 Bed and breakfast. Can sleep up to 8 persons. No children under 12 years. GENERAL SITUATION Easy access to major roads and freeways, close to International Convention Centre, Suncoast Casino and Beach, Kingsmead, ABSA stadium, and Centre of Durban. 10 minutes from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Gateway, 15 minutes from Sibaya Casino ACCOMMODATION Four en-suite air-conditioned rooms (3 double, 1 twin) have M-Net satellite TV, bathrobes, and tea and coffee making facilities. Full English breakfast served. FEATURES Swimming pool in delightful garden. Non-smoking bedrooms. Sorry no pets. Access to Internet, fax and telephone. Airport transfers available at extra charge. Secure off street parking. Wheelchair access: 1 room on ground level is equipped for disabled guests. 3 rooms upstairs are not suitable Not available for international house exchange. Available for daily rental for movie shoots. Enquiries welcome from Agents as well as direct from individual guests. Graded 4 star by Tourism Grading Council of South Africa. RATES from R400 per person per night sharing May/October from R500 Single. from R450 per person per night sharing November/April from R550 Single Credit cards accepted. E-mail: Click HERE

IBIS LODGE, HIGHLANDS ROAD, DURBAN NORTH REF T1252 Self catering and Bed and Breakfast. Can sleep total of 24 persons. Children welcome. Graded 4 star by TGCSA. GENERAL SITUATION Ibis Lodge is situated within easy reach of Durban Central Business District and the Durban International Convention Centre, Kingsmead cricket stadium and Absa Rugby stadium, Ushaka Marine world and magnificent beaches, Markets and banking facilities. Major Shopping Malls (including Gateway), Golf Courses and Greyville Racecourse, Kings Park Olympic swimming pool and cycling track, Virgin Active Gym, Bird watching trails, Botanical Gardens, Japanese Garden and Zoo, Mini Town, Fitzmon's Snake Park and Zulu Cultural attractions, Exclusive restaurants and walking distance to eating houses. Close to Sibaya and Suncoast Casino ACCOMMODATION 1 x PENTHOUSE 2 BEDROOM SELF CATERING FLAT Sleeper couch in lounge. Sleeps 6. Own balcony laundry and private parking. 1 x SMALLER TWO BEDROOM UNIT Next to swimming pool. Sleeps 4 self catering. Safe and secure parking. 1 x EXECUTIVE OR HONEYMOON SUITE Kingsize bed. Walk in wardrobe. Extra large bathroom with jet bath leading out to the patio next to the pool 1 x LUXURY 3 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM UNIT Fitted kitchen, large lounge and dining room. Own balcony safe and secure parking. Sleeps 8 to 10 1 x WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY BEDROOMS Double bed. 2 X DOUBLE BEDROOMS Twin beds. Beds can be changed according to needs. CONFERENCE FACILITIES Small conference room for 10 delegates. Flip chart, white board, Power point Projector, TV video and DVD. Breakfast lunch and dinner with teas are served. FEATURES Swimming pool (unfenced) in delightful garden. All meals available: picnic baskets and candlelight dinners on request. Smoking inside buildings not permitted. Pets can be accommodated by special request only. Wireless Internet connection, hotspots in all rooms. Fax and telephone facilities available on request. Airport transfers on request at additional cost. Safe and secure parking. One room is specially fitted with wheelchair facilities. Bathroom specially fitted for disabled. Available for daily rental for movie shoots. Enquiries welcome from Agents as well as direct from individual guests. Graded 4 star by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa. RATES R390 per room per night Single R310 per person per night sharing Credit cards accepted. E-mail enquiry: Click HERE Quote Bookabed Website when phoning +27 (0) 31 563 3586

EDEN B&B/SELF CATERING, CHAPEL PLACE, WESTVILLE REF D1258 Bed and breakfast or Self Catering. Cottage can sleep maximum 3 Adults or 2 Adults and 2 Children. Garden Room can sleep 1 person or couple. GENERAL SITUATION Eden B&B and self catering is nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac in central Westville, Durban.. The units are situated in a beautiful landscaped garden and are tastefully furnished and are close to the Pavilion Shopping Centre, West Way Business Park and Westville Hospital (5 minutes). Minutes away from the Freeway in order to reach the following destinations: Durban's Beaches, Sun Coast Casino, Ushaka Marine World, Absa Rugby Stadium (15 minutes); Umhlanga Beaches, Gateway Shopping Centre, Sibaya Casino (20 minutes) ; Durban Airport (15 minutes); Also very close to Pinetown, New Germany and New Germany Business Parks. ACCOMMODATION FREE STANDING COTTAGE This beautiful furnished cottage is suitable for a maximum of 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children and comprises a large Main Bedroom with double bed (air-conditioned). Loft in lounge / dining area with 1 single bed. Open plan lounge dining area (air-conditioned). Couch in lounge can pull out as a double bed. Full DSTV in Lounge. Full bathroom with bath and separate shower/bath facilities. Fully equipped kitchen with fully automatic washing machine. Study area with small desk. Small private patio with portable braai. GARDEN ROOM This beautifully furnished over size garden room has a queen size bed and large, comfortable couch. Overlooking garden and patio. Separate from Main house and own private entrance. Air- conditioned. Full DSTV. Bathroom with shower. FEATURES All children are welcome. However Parents rermain responsible for their children, and children must be able to swim, because the swimming pool is not fenced off. Secure on site parking is available. Breakfast is served only on request, at an additional cost Unfortunately no smoking allowed inside units. Fax Access for guests. Swimming Pool/Unfenced in delightful garden. Sorry no pets allowed. Full DSTV. Airport transfers available on request at additional cost. The self catering cottage is serviced every second day. The Garden Room is fully serviced. Extra domestic service such as babysitting or personal laundry can be arranged on request. Not accessible for wheelchairs. Enquiries welcome from Agents as well as direct from individual guests. RATES Single: R350 per night Double: R400 per couple sharing Self catering Unit: R500 - Max 3 Adults or 2 Adults and 2 children. Breakfast is available at extra charge of R50 per person. Credit cards or cheques not accepted. Quote Bookabed Website when phone booking: Phone Number: 083 409 5818 E-mail enquiry: Click HERE

ESHOWE

CHASE GUEST HOUSE, JOHN ROSS HIGHWAY, OFF R66 REF C933 Bed and breakfast and Self Catering. Sleeps 4 persons in the house and 5 persons in the cottage and 2 in each of 2 self catering flatlets . Graded 4 stars by the TGCSA. GENERAL SITUATION Situated 1,5 kms from the town centre of Eshowe which is 150 kms north of Durban (1,5 hours drive). GPS Co-ordinates: S 28ş 54.661' E 031ş 28.292' Close to Zululand Historical and Missionary Museums, Vukani Zulu Cultural Museum, Eshlazi Dam, Dlinza Forest Aerial Boardwalk. Eshowe has facilities for tennis, golf, bowls, squash, rugby, soccer, and cricket. The nearest beach is at Mtunzini, 35 minutes' drive away. Good shopping centres, restaurants. Zulu Cultural experiences at Shakaland, Kwabekithunga, and Zulu ceremonial trips from the George Hotel . Battlefield excursions from Eshowe (on the Battlefields Route ). 1.5 hours drive from Umfolozi Game Park . On the Zululand Birding Route . The accommodation is in a large, spacious, double-storey farm house, a separate self-contained cottage, and two self-catering flatlets, set in a beautiful garden, with swimming pool, trampoline and tennis court. Wonderful views over sugar cane fields and the farm dam. Great birding and walks in indigenous forests. ACCOMMODATION THE MAIN HOUSE sleeps 4 people in a separate guest wing comprising one very large room, view-facing, with king-size bed or twin beds and en-suite bathroom, and one large twin room with en suite shower and toilet and private verandah overlooking the view. THE SELF CATERING COTTAGE sleeps 5 people and comprises two twin bedrooms and one single bedroom, two bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, braai/barbecue facilities, TV., spacious enclosed back porch and lovely front verandah overlooking the garden. The house and cottage are 50 metres from each other. THE TWO SELF CATERING DOUBLE FLATLETS have king-size/ twin or queen-size beds and private braai facilities. FEATURES Rooms in main house have own tea/coffee facilities. Safe off street parking. No smoking restrictions. Access to telephone, fax and Internet. Fenced swimming pool in delightful garden. Sorry no pets. Satellite T.V. in main house and flatlets . T.V. in cottage. Not accessible for wheelchairs. Not available for international house exchange. Available for daily rental for movie shoots. Enquiries welcomed from Agents as well as direct from individual guests.. Graded 4 stars by the Touristm Grading Council of South Africa. RATES R340-375 pp sharing R600-700 per unit (Cottage) Self catering with optional breakfast at R60 pp Self-catering flatlets R600 double, R300 single Children under 12 years free. Credit cards not accepted. Quote Bookabed Website when phone booking: Phone Number: +27 (0) 35 474 5491 E-mail: Click HERE

FORT NOTTINGHAM/NOTTINGHAM ROAD (MIDLANDS MEANDER)

HAWKLEE COUNTRY HOUSE, DARGLE ROAD, FORT NOTTINGHAM REF L1128 Bed and breakfast and Self Catering. Can sleep up to 20 persons. Not suitable for children under 12 years. Conference facilities for 10 delegates. GENERAL SITUATION Hawklee Country House is set in 35 acres of undisturbed beauty on the banks of the Lions River, near Nottingham Road, in the heart of the Midlands Meander. Described by renowned travel writer T P Bulpin as "one of the most amiable portions of the Natal Midlands", the region remains one of South Africa's most popular getaway destinations. At Hawklee there are no demands. You are simply invited to escape the fast lane and unwind at your own pace in a country setting that remains glorious all year. The country setting and solitude of Hawklee Country House is the perfect setting for couples wishing to celebrate a special time - or to rekindle very special memories - in a very special place. There are over a hundred inviting ports of call within easy driving on the Midlands Meander - the internationally acclaimed arts and crafts route - and a host of natural attractions and leisure pursuits on the doorstep. With the grandeur of the majestic Drakensberg mountains dominating the horizon to the west, and the green and gold of the sub-tropical Indian Ocean coast an easy 90 minutes drive to the east, Hawklee is a haven of tranquility, set in lush undulating countryside. ACCOMMODATION Hawklee Country House offers thatched accommodation in ten spacious freestanding double rooms or cottages, including four with self-catering facilities. There are four intimate honeymoon suites - including the dedicated Owl and The Pussycat cottage - ensure guests experience a most memorable Midlands getaway. Each thatched cottage overlooks the Lions River, and each offers couples the luxury and privacy of their own jacuzzi. All accommodation is en-suite and every accommodation unit features a private Jacuzzi spa bath. CATERED ACCOMMODATION The spacious, individualised thatched catered double rooms are: Gilbert and Sullivan: Set in the gardens of the country house, this large rondavel is dedicated to the Savoy operas. Mallard: Named in honour of the famous A4 steam locomotives of the 1930s, the room offers superb river views and features a mezzanine lounge area, complete with a model train set. Guinea Fowl: A more secluded thatched cottage, with a garden outlook and a balcony overlooking the Lions River. The Owl and the Pussycat: A spacious cottage set in the gardens, and dominated by an impressive eponymous mural, this is a favourite choice of honeymooners. The Otter and the Kingfisher cottages: both of which offer private lounge areas and private Jacuzzi spas with unmatched views of the river. The catered rooms are double with queen size double beds. Single beds can be added if necessary SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION Recently completed, the four thatched self-catering cottages are situated within an easy stroll south of the main country house. Eclectically named Chelsea, Great Western, Copper and iKwela (Zulu for the man who whistles) they boast stunning views of the river rapids and surrounding countryside and guests have the option of self-catering or taking advantage of the menu in the main house. The self catering cottages are all double rooms fully equipped including Weber braai/barbecue in each unit. All units overlook the river and the self catering units all have sun decks CONFERENCE FACILITIES Conference facilities for 10 delegates. FEATURES The self catering units have kitchenettes with 2 plate stove, microwave, fridge and Weber kettle braai and full crockery and cutlery for 2 people Parking off street next to rooms. All meals are available including dinner at night. Each room is free standing with own entrance. 5 of the rooms are non-smoking. Access to telephone, fax and Internet. Swimming in river on property. Delightful garden. Sorry no pets. T.V lounge in main house. Wheelchair accessibility details on request. Available for international house exchange. Available for daily rental for movie shoots. Enquiries welcome from Agents as well as direct from individual guests. Rates 4 stars by Tourism Grading Council of South Africa. RATES R450 pppn sharing B&B Dinner available if required. Self catering R310 pppn sharing 50% supplement for single occupation of double room in weekends or high season. Credit cards accepted. E-mail: Click HERE

VRYHEID

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VAN REENEN

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DARGLE

Dargle is situated on the Midlands Meander. The Midlands Meander was launched in 1985 when five crafters came up with the inspired concept of encouraging people to visit their studios, rather than seeing their work in distant art galleries and shops. Today there are 178 Midlands Meander Association Members and a network of signposted roads that link their outlets across the Midlands countryisde. Although the mix of Members has greatly diversified, the initial emphasis on quality handcrafted products remains. The Midlands Meander is the country's leading arts and crafts route, with a fun and fascinating mix of shops and galleries, historical and environmental sites and tours, and numerous sporting and leisure activies. Accommodation options are diverse in both variety and style, while eateries and restaurants in the area offer a range of options from hearty country fare to unique gourmet delights.

INVERSANDA, PETRUS STROOM ROAD, DARGLE REF B1079 Self catering self contained farmhouse wing. Can sleep 4/6 people. GENERAL SITUATION Inversanda is a country lover’s haven situated in the beautiful Dargle valley in the Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal, just 20 minutes from Midmar Dam. Inversanda is in the the privileged position of being situated right at the end of the road; a place to relax and soak up the peace and tranquility. Visitors have truly arrived once they head off down the 2.5km driveway and see the Inhlosane mountain amphitheatre unfold in front of them, with the farm nestling in its footsteps. This is a very special valley - a jewel that can be treasured. Children, horses and well behaved pets are very welcome. Visitors can enjoy wonderful walks which can be tailored to suit those wanting to stroll along the river to others who want to burn serious calories. The river is also wonderful for picnics and swimming in summer. Birding - In 2002 four ornithological students from Cornell University stayed at the farm for 4 months researching for a Phd thesis. Whilst here they compiled a bird list of over 185 different species which provides a challenge for even the keenest birder! Horse riding - There is no better way to explore the farm than in a saddle. The horses are all highly schooled and only small groups of experienced riders are taken out. Alternatively your own horses can be treated to a holiday in the country and let them enjoy the wonderful rides. There is nothing more exhilarating than being treated to glorious views as the horses pound up the mountainside. For beginners fortunately there is also riding close by. Mountain biking - Cyclists are welcomed and appear to get enormous pleasure heading up and down steep gradients! On the one hand there are routes that will satisfy the appetites of the seriously competitive and for those who simply want a scenic, less demanding ride, following the river is an attractive alternative.Trout fishing - Over 2.5kms of the Umgeni River meanders along one of the Inversanda boundaries. Every year the river is stocked and fishermen are welcome to cast their lines in the winter months. When the river is too high, dam fishing is available locally. Nearby attractions - The attractions of the Midlands Meander need no introduction. The Meander offers something for everyone ranging from its arts and crafts to home-brewed beer and freshly baked muffins. Nearby attractions include:· Midmar Dam,· Nelson Mandela Capture Site,· Howick Falls,· Karkloof Canopy Tours, Corrie Lynn Handcrafted Furniture ACCOMMODATION The farmhouse was built to a scale more commonly found on the sugar cane estates of the North Coast. It could readily be converted into a guesthouse, however it has been chosen to offer spacious and comfortable self-catering accommodation. The private wing has its own entrance and comprises a large sitting room with fireplace, dining room, kitchenette, family bedroom, twin bedroom and large verandah overlooking a magnificent view of the surrounding hills. FEATURES The farm has a pool and trampoline and for those with the urge to hit a ball (or shuttlecock), badminton and croquet equipment is available. A swimming pool net can be put on if requested. Delightful garden. Well behaved pets can be accommodated by prior arrangement. Smoking outside only. Internet, fax and telephone access on request. Parking on the farm. Not accessible for wheelchairs. Not available for international house exchange. Available for daily rental for movie shoots. Enquiries welcome from Agents as well as direct from individual guests. RATES R240 pppn sharing. Credit cards not accepted. E-mail: Click HERE

GREYTOWN

Greytown is situated 70 km from KwaZulu Natal's capital, Pietermaritzburg and is centrally situated in the Midlands with easy access to the Midlands Meander, Albert Falls Amble, The Battlefields Route, Bambata's Rock, etc. Greytown is surround by the following smaller towns: Kranskop 35km, Ahrens 20km, Mispah 10km, Muden 35km, Weenen 60 km, Colenso 80km, Mooi river 70km, Keats Drift 20km, Tugela Ferry 50km, Pomeroy 80km.

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INCHANGA

Inchanga is situated exactly half way between Durban and Pietermaritzburg (42 km to each) centrally situated in the Midlands with easy access to the Midlands Meander.

WATERVALE LODGE, DISTRICT ROAD, INCHANGA REF R1189 Bed and breakfast. Can sleep total of 50 persons. Children welcome. GENERAL SITUATION Watervale Lodge provides provides accommodation, delicious home cooked meals and outdoor activities in a tranquil, secure, country setting, where it nestles on 73 acres at the foot of a beautiful green valley in Inchanga, halfway between Durban and Pietermaritzburg. Half an hour to the beach, 20 minutes to Pavilion (Huge Mall). Watervale is situated within 4 kms of Inchanga Station, home of the famous Steam Rail Route, from whence exciting historic rail trips can be undertaken. A stone's throw away, visitors will find the Valley of a Thousand Hills Route, along which the well known Comrades Marathon is run. Here you will encounter a crocodile farm, snake park, a traditional Zulu Village and various craft shops and other general shops. A number of beautiful game reserves are also located within 20 mins drive of Watervale Lodge. Durban, with its exciting new beach front and harbour/waterfront attractions, is a mere 25 mins along the N3 freeway, with historic Pietermaritzburg also 25 minutes away in the opposite direction. Wake up in the morning to the sounds of the abundant bird life and take a walk in the grounds where you will encounter small wildlife such as Oribi and Duiker. A number of Hamerkop families have made Watervale their home. The more energetic can take a leisurely 5km walk up the valley, to take in the stunning views from the 850m high crest whilst also enjoying the fascinating flora and fauna en route. ACCOMMODATION The comfortable en-suite rooms in the Main Lodge and the Annexe, and the log cabins with separate ablutions, carry the flavour of Africa, and are located in a quiet and beautiful garden-like setting. (Campers can camp in the grassy areas close to the log cabins and ablutions) One dormitory log cabin - sleeps 16 Four log cabins - sleep 2 - 4 persons Family room - two rooms with one bathroom and shower Loft room - one upstairs room (double bed) two singles and a shower downstairs Rondawel - one double bed Cottage - can sleep 16 Inside Lodge rooms also available double or twin FEATURES Secure, tranquil surroundings, small game, unfenced swimming pool in delightful garden. Children's playground, trampoline. Indoor and outdoor pub with darts and a pool table, pet friendly. Breakfast, lunch and dinner available. Smoking outside only. Small pets welcome by prior arrangement. Internet, fax and telephone access. Secure parking in grounds. Not accessible for wheelchairs. Available for daily rental for movie shoots. Enquiries welcome from Agents as well as direct from individual guests. RATES from R150 - R350 pppn (various rooms) including breakfast Credit cards accepted. E-mail enquiry: Click HERE

MOOI RIVER/ROSETTA

Mooi River and Rosetta are situated on the Midlands Meander - see description above. Also see Greytown.

PIETERMARITZBURG/HILTON

Having crossed over the Drakensberg range into Zulu territory on their Great Trek from British dominion in the Cape Colony, Boer settlers earmarked this site as their capital-to-be, and in 1838 laid the foundation of a neat grid of streets and lanes. Rival British expansionists were a safe distance away at Port Natal- Durban...and the surrounding tribes were predominantly 'scatterlings' - the result of King Shaka's empire-building exploits - who posed no threat. It was from this fledgeling settlement that Pieter Retief embarked on his ill-fated journey to negotiate for land with Shaka's co- assassin and heir, King Dingane. The Boer leader's 'martyrdom' gave Pietermaritzburg the first half of its name - Gert Maritz being the head of a second wave of Voortrekkers. Within five years of establishing the town, however, the Boers succumbed to British military might and vacated the area...leaving their carefully-laid foundations to be stamped with a world-renowned legacy of Edwardian and Victorian architecture. Pietermaritzburg remained capital of Natal province until the arrival of our non-racial democracy and the emergence of KwaZulu-Natal, where it shares its status with Ulundi, in the heart of traditional Zululand.

ZETA GUEST HOUSE, NEW ENGLAND ROAD, SCOTTSVILLE, PIETERMARTIZBURG REF V1199 Guest house and Self Catering. Can sleep total of 12 people. No children under 12 years in the Guest house. Children permitted in self catering flat. Graded 3 stars by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa. GENERAL SITUATION This Guest House is situated in a central location, close to the Central Business District, University, Technicons, Schools, Golf Course, Scottsville Plaza, Casino, etc ACCOMMODATION Four of the Guest House rooms are en-suite with single beds (with the option of having a King Size bed) There is also a Self Catering unit that can accomodate 4 people and comprises one bedroom with 2 single beds/kingsize bed, a sleeper couch in the lounge, fully equipped kitchen and secure parking. FEATURES There is a lovely thatched Lapa with braai facilities. This Guest House is peaceful and they have created an atmosphere of home away from home. Specifically for the Business person who needs a good rest. Delightful garden. No smoking in the house/flat. Sorry no pets. Every room has internet connection - ADSL. Access to fax and prepaid telephone. Parking off street. Not accessible for wheelchairs. Not available for international house exchange. Available for daily rental for movie shoots. Enquiries welcome from Agents as well as direct from individual guests. Graded 3 stars by Tourism Grading Council of South Africa. RATES from R250 per person per night sharing a room and R300 for a single room, Credit cards not accepted. E-mail: Click HERE

Mtwalume (South Coast)

Mtwalume is approximately 40 minutes south of Durban International airport and 83 km from the South Coast / North Coast road split. It is situated after Pennington and just before Hibberdene if heading south. Mtwalume, is a quiet coastal village which is nestled on the Mtwalume lagoon.

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MARGATE

The Greater Margate area includes the following former villages: Shelley Beach, St Michaels-on-Sea, Uvongo, Ramsgate The land surveyor involved obviously hankered after the holidays of his youth at the bustling seaside resort in Kent...for in 1921 very little was happening in this Margate when he changed its name from Inkongweni. The land had been purchased by Hugh Balance, who recognised its tourist potential, but could persuade only one fellow- investor to share his dream. Publicity was needed, and in 1922 millions of newspaper readers around the globe suddenly 'discovered' Margate when Balance wrote to the world s press about the beached remains of a 'mammoth', hairy and bloodless monster he had witnessed being killed by two whales in a titanic struggle just beyond the breakers. A spring tide removed the evidence before a flurry of scientific enquiry could descend on the town and quite possibly ruin the author's credibility.

63 TOMEROS, LOT 2437 BROADWAY STREET, UVONGO REF E1227 Self catering Apartment. Can sleep up to 8 persons. Children welcome GENERAL SITUATION Tomeros Apartment is comfortable and airy and is situated less than 15 km from the Airport. The apartment is within close proximity to all amenities including beaches, restaurants, shopping centres, highway and airport. 400 metres to fishing beach and 800metres to Uvongo swimming beach. If you prefer, a leisurely 5 minute walk will get you to the fishing beach and a 10 minute walk will get you to Uvongo swimming beach. - boat / marine slipway (within 5km) - boat trips (less than 5km) - canoeing (less than 5km) - fishing (less than 3km) - golf (less than 5km) - movies / cinema (less than 5km) - reptile park (less than 20km) - restaurants (less than 5km) - 5 km from Margate Main beach ACCOMMODATION 1 queensize bed, 2 double beds, 2 single beds in a luxury, upmarket 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment. Sleeps 8. Main bedroom has a queensize bed, ceiling fan, and en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower. 2nd bedroom has a double bed and bunk beds, fan and there is a wall safe for your valuables. 3rd bedroom has double bed and a balcony. All bedrooms are comfortably furnished and all the linen is supplied. The lounge has a TV with DStv connection (bring your own smart card and decoder) and DVD player and also has a ceiling fan. The lounge leads off to the undercover, outside patio, through sliding doors and is equipped with patio chairs and a table. The kitchen is fully equipped with a microwave, washing machine, dishwasher and tumble drier. FEATURES The Mediterranean style complex is very safe and secure. There are braai/barbecue faciliteis in the garden and ample parking for visitors in the complex. Access to swimming pool and delightful garden. This is a non-smoking unit. Sorry no pets. Airport transfers can be arranged with the owner at no charge. Lock up garage. Not accessible for wheelchairs. Available for international house exchange. Available for daily rental for movie shoots. Enquiries only direct from individual guests - sorry no agents. RATES R700 - R1000 for the apartment per night Credit cards not accepted. E-mail enquiry: Click HERE

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SOUTHBROOM

See Ramsgate listed under Margate.

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UMHLANGA/LA LUCIA/GLENASHLEY/UMDLOTI

LA LOGGIA, HERRWOOD DRIVE, UMHLANGA ROCKS REF G1011 Bed and breakfast and self catering. Can sleep 20 people. Conference/Business Facilities for 10. GENERAL SITUATION One minute from Gateway Mall (the second largest Mall in the world) and entertainment centre, close to golf course, walking distance from beach. Sea-views. Close to Umhlanga Village, plenty of night life and entertainment. Ideally located - the closest B&B to Umhlanga central business district. ACCOMMODATION La Loggia offers single, double, queen and bunk beds in the bedrooms - the guests choose. Private and en-suite bathrooms with shower and bath. Bedrooms sleep minimum one person - maximum 6 people in larger rooms. Self catering units contain microwave/convection ovens, fridges with deep freeze, all crockery and cutlery, and stove top, all kitchen equipment, plus tea and coffee making facilites in all rooms. Air-conditioning. Satellite television. Colour televison sets in all rooms. Secure Parking. BBQ facilities. Fully licenced bar. Private balconies. CONFERENCE FACILITIES La Loggia offers a business /meeting package, with business people meeting in the the spacious lounge area of the main bedroom. All sea-facing rooms and private. Can take up to 10 people. Stunning views and upmarket package with outstanding facilities. FEATURES Private entrances for all rooms. Swimming pool in tropical garden with local bird life. Lunch and supper as well as delivery service available on request. La Loggia has non-smoking rooms, smoking facilities and ashtrays outside. Smoking is permitted on balconies or outside rooms, or even on the deck near the pool. Pets allowed with prior permission from management. Access to telephone, fax and Internet and full business facilities - including use of computer. Airport transfers can be arranged as well as a taxi service. Off street secure parking, plus daily complimentary car wash. Daily newspaper available. Rooms available for the disabled. Easy wheelchair access. Available for daily rental for movie shoots. Enquiries welcome from Agents as well as direct from individual guests. RATES from R249 - R349 per person sharing per night (Out of Season) from R299 - R449 per person sharing (In Season) Credit cards accepted. E-mail: Click HERE

UMBRELLA TREE HOUSE, HILKEN DRIVE, UMHLANGA REF P1130 Bed and breakfast and self catering. Can sleep 6 persons B&B and 6 self-catering. Children welcome. GENERAL SITUATION Umbrella Tree House is a delightful little self-contained Bed and Breakfast in the heart of the Umhlanga suburbs. With beautiful sea views and in close proximity to all the major attractions and business areas, this is the perfect spot for holidaymakers and business people. HOLIDAYMAKERS - Umbrella Tree House is 1km from the Umhlanga main beach and village and about 1km from Gateway Shoppertainment centre. Other attractions within a 20 minute drive are Durban main beaches, Ushaka Marine World, Mount Edgecombe Golf Course, Zimbali Golf course, Sibaya casino, Suncoast casino. BUSINESS PEOPLE - Umbrella Tree House is about 2km from the Umhlanga Ridge business centre, about 20 minutes from Durban city centre, the ICC (International Convention Centre) and the Durban Exhibition Centre, about 10 minutes from Virginia airport, 35 minutes from Durban International Airport. ACCOMMODATION BED & BREAKFAST: 3 double rooms - 2 rooms have double beds, 1 room has 2 single beds, sleeping a total of 6 people. Each room has its own balcony with sea views of the Indian Ocean. All rooms are en-suite with shower and bath. There is a TV in each room with local channels - bring your own smartcard to watch DStv. Each room has air-conditioning and a ceiling fan. There is a lounge and diningroom which is completely separate from the main residence with DStv in the lounge. SELF-CATERING: The B&B is available as a 3 bedroomed self-catering cottage sleeping 6. Includes all bed linen and bath towels, no swimming towels. Cottage is serviced every day except Sundays and public holidays. FEATURES Unfenced swimming pool in delightful garden. No smoking inside rooms. Sorry, no pets. Internet, fax and telephone access. Airport transfers available at no charge. Secure parking on premises. Not accessible for wheelchairs. Not available for international house exchange. Available for daily rental for movie shoots. Enquiries welcome from Agents as well as direct from individual guests. Graded 3 star by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa. RATES OUT OF SEASON (May to 15th December ) R295 pp per night sharing R390 pp per night single R1400. per day self-catering sleeping 6 IN-SEASON (15 December to 6 January ) R350 pp per night sharing R480 pp per night single R1750. per day self-catering sleeping 6 Confirmation of rates and availability enquire by email link below. E-mail: Click HERE

8 ROYAL PALM GUEST LODGE & CONFERENCE CENTRE, ROYAL PALM AVENUE, UMHLANGA RIDGE REF G1202 Bed and breakfast, and Self Catering. Can sleep total of 16 persons. Children welcome. Graded 4 stars by TGCSA. Conference Facilities for 10 delegates. GENERAL SITUATION Nestled in the heart of Umhlanga Ridge, Durban, near the La Lucia Office Park and Gateway Business Precinct is the prestigious 8 Royal Palm Guest Lodge and Conference Centre. Minutes away from Umhlanga Main beach and Golf courses. High on the Ridge. Sea views and no Road noise. ACCOMMODATION Single rooms, Double rooms, or Family Suites B&B and Self Catering available. All rooms are en suite. Granite kitchens in self catering units. Enjoying stunning sea views, the Luxury Suite which sleeps 4 and has a big screen TV and kitchenette. The Self-Catering Units sleep 3 or 4 and have an equipped kitchenette. There are also 3 Double Rooms which also accommodate singles and twins. All units have TV’s. Double Room Guests have access to the Main Lodge Kitchen for self-catering, and are serviced daily. For your convenience there is Wireless Broadband and Royal Palm is BEE Compliant. CONFERENCE FACILITIES While the Lodge caters for your accommodation needs, the "Zebra Room" hosts Conferences or Meetings and is furnished with a round glass table seating a maximum of 10, it is air-conditioned and has an RCA enabled Flat Screen Panel for presentations. The Gazebo in the Garden and the Formal Lounge are available for relaxation during breaks. 8 Royal Palms specializes in Video Conferencing. Maximum 10 delegates. All Audio Visual facilities available. LCD panels and video conferencing. FEATURES Huge unfenced Salt Pool and Lapa in delightful garden. Special area for pets by arrangement - very separate from other guests. Internet and fax facilities during office hours. Off Street parking. Wheelchair friendly suite with ramp. Available for daily rental for movie shoots. Enquiries welcome from Agents as well as direct from individual guests. Graded 4 stars by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa. RATES Doubles R420 per person sharing per night B&B, R595 Single B & B Family Units with kitchenette R1250 per night, plus R250 per child (max 2). Credit Cards accepted. Quote Bookabed Website when phone booking: Phone Number: 079 164 9888 E-mail enquiry: Click HERE

ANCHOR'S REST, STANLEY GRACE CRESCENT, UMHLANGA ROCKS REF R930 Bed and breakfast and self-catering. Can sleep 12 persons. Children over 10 years welcome. Graded 4 stars by TGCSA. GENERAL SITUATION Cilla and Peter welcome guests to their gracious Tuscan styled guesthouse, situated in the heart of Umhlanga Rocks, just a two minute walk to the beach, restaurants, shops and coffee bars. Close to numerous world-class golf courses, sporting facilities, excellent shopping centres, business parks, Casinos and exciting tourist attractions. ACCOMMODATION Set in tranquil, tropical gardens or overlooking the sparkling swimming pool, there are three well equipped self-catering suites, a two room family suite and a standard, rear-facing room. All suites and rooms have en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, DSTV with personal decoders, hospitality trays, safes and hair dryers. Suites have private entrances. FEATURES King size or twin beds available in large, luxury rooms. Some rooms also with sleeper couches for extra accommodation. Unfenced swimming pool, Continental and sumptuous English breakfast. Airport transfers available. Telephone, fax and wireless Internet access. Daily laundry service. Limited smoking. Can sleep total of 12 persons. Secure off street parking. Not accessible for wheelchairs. Not available for international house exchange. Limited availability for daily rental for movie shoots. Enquiries welcome from Tour Operators, Agents, Corporate and individual guests. Graded 4 star by Tourism Grading Council of South Africa. RATES R450 pppn sharing B&B. Out of season R350 pppn Self Catering. From R425 to R525 pppn B&B. In Season. R450 pppn Self catering pn Out of season. Children over 10 years welcome Master Card and Visa credit cards accepted. E-mail: Click HERE

PRESBURY UMHLANGA RIDGE LODGE, CHESTNUT CRESCENT REF M473 Bed and breakfast. Can sleep 16 persons in total GENERAL SITUATION Presbury Umhlanga Ridge Lodge looks forward to welcoming you, be it for one night or more business or pleasure, you will be treated with the warm hospitality that we will create a desire to return. Presbury Umhlanga Ridge Lodge is a modern guest-house specifically designed as a bed and breakfast establishment unique in that it does not form part of a household, thereby respecting the privacy of our guests. The Lodge is set in a park-like environment, inland away from the humidity yet only a few minutes from the Indian Ocean and the popular Umhlanga beaches, restaurants and shopping malls. The peacefulness of the lodge is enhanced by an abundance of birdlife and a tropical garden surrounding a large swimming pool. There are golf courses, health facilities and other sporting amenities in close proximity. 20 km from the City of Durban, 30 minutes from Durban International Airport. ACCOMMODATION Eight double air conditioned en suite bedrooms with T.V. and beverage facilities. FEATURES Large lounge with bar and T.V. for guests. Covered barbecue area with gas and charcoal units. Sorry no pets. Ample and secure parking. Level entry to rooms with access to a spacious tropical garden surrounding a large swimming pool. Not available for international house swap. Available for daily rental for movie shoots. Enquiries welcome from Tour Operators, Agents Corporate and individual guests. RATES R560 single per night R680 double (R340 per person sharing) including full breakfasts. Credit cards accepted. E-mail: Click HERE

CATHY'S PLACE, STANLEY CRESCENT REF M402 Bed and breakfast and self catering. Can sleep 10 persons in total. GENERAL SITUATION Comfortable, economical accommodation in the heart of Lower Umhlanga. Within walking distance to beach and restaurants. ACCOMMODATION Guest house for 5 / 6 persons comprising 3 bedrooms, main en-suite shower, family bathroom - bath & shower, equipped kitchen, dining room & lounge,TV, patio at pool area. Also 2 cottages sleeping 2 persons comprising equipped kitchen, bathroom, TV, private patio. All units have separate entrances and safe inside parking. Self catering or enjoy a hearty breakfast served on the patio. FEATURES Make use of Umhlanga's many sporting and leisure facilities or simply relax next to the pool. Barbecue facilities. Children welcome. Secure off street parking. Smoking outside only. Sorry no pets. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Not available for international house swap. . Enquiries welcome from Agents or direct from individual guests. RATES Double from R250 pppn sharing Single from R350 Credit cards accepted E-mail: Click HERE

DRAKENSBERG

Recognised by the ancient mystics of our land as breathing new life into the human spirit, the inescapable allure of this 200- kilometre- long wonderland owes much to its intense relationship with people...the million-plus years of Stone Age occupation in particular. This culminated in the tragic disappearance, during the late 19th century, of the San hunter-gatherers colloquially referred to as Bushmen. Migrating chiefdoms from the Great Lakes of Central Africa had in the 13th century been humbled by the sheer magnitude of this uKhahlamba - Barrier of Spears - destined to become the western extreme of their Zulu Kingdom. The ox-wagons of Boer settlers negotiated its precipitous passes in 1837 on the Great Trek from British dominion in the Cape Colony to a 'Promised Land'. The name Drakensberg was coined forty years later when a Boer father and son reported seeing a dragon - a giant lizard with wings and a tail - flying high above the cloud-shrouded mountain peaks. The inscription in late 2000 of uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park as a World Heritage Site brought long-overdue recognition of its universal value to mankind. Meeting the criteria for both Natural and Cultural listings, the site can now officially boast 'superlative natural phenomena and beauty, unique richness of biological diversity, the conservation of all- important endemic and threatened species plus masterpieces of human creative genius in the form of 35 000 'San rock art images'. Many people have known this for a long time! From the massive basalt cliffs of its northern reaches to the soaring sandstone buttresses in the south, the Berg - as it's popularly known - offers a myriad delights to anyone of any age who needs to 'get away from it all'. Peace and quiet is the catchphrase amid this unsurpassed grandeur where the world's second- highest waterfall tumbles down a series of breathtaking cascades.

OLIVIERSHOEK/BERGVILLE/HARRISMITH
Northern Drakensberg

SANDFORD PARK COUNTRY HOTEL, BERGVILLE, NORTHERN DRAKENSBERG REF REF M982 Country Hotel. Can sleep a total of 120 persons. Conference and Function facilities for up to 80 persons. GENERAL SITUATION Sandford is situated at the foothills of the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park Mountains, now a proclaimed World Heritage Site offering 26 rooms beautifully furnished in country style décor - all with en-suite bathrooms. The resort offers a host of recreational as well as conference and Wedding venue facilities. Sandford Park sits close to historic battle sites, Royal National Park, Cathedral Peak, the Amphitheatre, Spioenkop Nature Reserve and Central Berg The atmosphere at Sandford is such an important aspect - there are no TV's in the room, rather management has created the lounge for a more intimate environment that brings absolute peace to those using it. The decor is reminiscent of an age gone by; tranquility nourishes the soul and enhances the memory of time visited. The guest rooms all have en-suite bathrooms with upcountry cottage decor; all under thatch - being warm in winter and cool in summer. ACCOMMODATION UMSHADO - QUEEN, BATH/HAND SHOWER - 2 ADULTS INYONI - DOUBLE, BATH/HAND SHOWER - 2 ADULTS ILANGA - TWIN/BUNK,BATH/HAND SHOWER - 2 ADULTS & 2 CHILDREN JABULA - TWIN/BUNK,BATH/HAND SHOWER - 2 ADULTS & 2 CHILDREN ENGADENI - DOUBLE/TWIN,BATH/HAND SHOWER - 2 ADULTS & 2 CHILDREN DINGAAN - TWIN/BUNK,BATH/HAND SHOWER - 2 ADULTS & 2 CHILDREN CHAKA - DOUBLE, BATH/HAND SHOWER - 2 ADULTS MSWAZI - TWIN/BUNK,BATH/HAND SHOWER - 2 ADULTS & 2 CHILDREN MZILIKAZI - TWIN/BUNK,BATH/HAND SHOWER - 2 ADULTS & 2 CHILDREN ULUNDI - DOUBLE, BATH/HAND SHOWER - 2 ADULTS INTHABA - DOUBLE, BATH/HAND SHOWER - 2 ADULTS NCONCOSI - DOUBLE/SINGLE, BATH/HAND SHOWER - 2 ADULTS & 1 CHILD TUGELA - DOUBLE/SINGLE, BATH/HAND SHOWER - 2 ADULTS & 1 CHILD WANKIE - TWIN,SHOWER - 2 ADULTS INYANGA - TWIN,BATH - 2 ADULTS VUMBA - DOUBLE,SHOWER - 2 ADULTS CORRIB - DOUBLE, BATH/HAND SHOWER - 2 ADULTS BRAY - DOUBLE/TWIN,BATH/HAND SHOWER - 2 ADULTS & 2 CHILDREN AVOCA - TWIN,BATH/HAND SHOWER - 2 ADULTS MALAHIDE - DOUBLE/SINGLE,SHOWER - 2 ADULTS MOLO - DOUBLE, BATH/SHOWER - 2 ADULTS NAKURU - TWIN,BATH/HAND SHOWER - 2 ADULTS KERICHO - TWIN,BATH/HAND SHOWER - 2 ADULTS LIMURU - TWIN,BATH/HAND SHOWER - 2 ADULTS MALINDI - DOUBLE, BATH/HAND SHOWER - 2 ADULTS KARIBA - DOUBLE,SHOWER - 2 ADULTS CONFERENCE FACILITIES Sandford Park's tranquil atmosphere, beautiful surroundings and recreational and Health Spa facilities encourage complete relaxation and is recommended for stress free, productive seminars and conferences. With today's pressured lifestyle, business people will appreciate our fully equipped conference centre in the country. Visitors from Durban and Johannesburg find Sandford Park within easy traveling distance on tar road and their stay, whether business or pleasure, well worth the journey CONFERENCE ROOMS: 2 MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY: 60 BREAKAWAY ROOMS:2 AVERAGE CAPACITY PER BREAKAWAY ROOM: 15 EXHIBITION SPACE:100 s.q.m BANQUETING: 60 PARKING CAPACITY:80 A/V EQUIPMENT: OVERHEAD PROJECTOR,SCREEN,WHITE BOARD,FLIP CHART & STAND,VCR & TV,PLUG POINTS,BLACK OUTS FEATURES Fenced swimming pool in delightful garden. Sorry no pets. All meals available in diningroom. Internet, telephone and fax facilities available. Airport transfers available at extra charge. Off street parking. Available for daily rental for movie shoots. Enquiries welcome from Agents as well as direct from individual guests. RATES E-mail for exact quotes and mid week specials: Click HERE The following rates are person per night and include dinner, bed and breakfast. TRADITIONAL ROOMS Sharing: R575 per person Single: R710 per person EXECUTIVE ROOMS Sharing: R625 per person Single: R775 per person All major credit cards accepted.

AMPHITHEATRE LODGE AND BACKPACKERS POCOLANE NATURE RESERVE, OLIVIERSHOEK, NORTHERN DRAKENSBERG REF R945 Backpackers, Camping, Caravans, Self Catering and B&B. Upper lodge can sleep 30 persons. Lower Lodge can sleep 30 persons. Children welcome. GENERAL SITUATION Amphitheatre Backpackers consists of two sections. With both sections The hostel's namesake "The Amphitheatre" stretches across the horizon. THE UPPER LODGE This section consists of a century old stone cottage, perched high on a cliff. There are hikes straight out of the back door that take you to our very own cave paintings and to the top of Pocolane Peak. There is an Internet cafe, shop, home cooked vegetarian and meat dishes (cooked from fresh veggies and herbs from the garden,) as well as a bar (made from bottles) for cocktails and cold drafts. The upper lodge is situated on the middle section of Royal Natal National Park with the bottom of the park being accessed by turning left out of the Lodge gate and the top section being accessed by travelling right out of the Lodge gate. Go swimming in the reservoir or Sterkfontein Dam. On chilly nights enjoy cosy log fires, with a pint of porter to keep you warm. THE LOWER LODGE This section is found nearer the foot of the Amphitheatre. The lodge has a swimming pool, independent self-catering chalets, restaurant (with a variety of tasty dishes to choose from each night) and a thatched cocktail bar. The lower lodge is close to the bottom section of Royal Natal National Park with a picture postcard view of the Amphitheatre from the lawn. For those wishing to explore Cathedral Peak for the day the Lodge is very well placed. ACTIVITIES (Prices of tours and activities on Application) HIKING OPTIONS: TUGELA FALLS/ MONT AUX SOURCES/ SENTINEL HIKE This trip has many different names. It is the most famous hike in South Africa as it takes one to the highest waterfalls in Africa (the second highest in the world!!). It is not particularly difficult, but really spectacular. The trip starts at Amphitheatre Backpackers Upper Lodge at 7:30 am. Those leaving from the Lower Lodge are shuttled up in the morning. (No extra Cost.) Guests are driven around the spectacular Sterkfontein Dam, through Qwa Qwa and up the side of the Amphitheatre via Witsieshoek Pass. If one decided to walk from the bottom (Mahai campsite) to the top then it would take about 3-4 days to get there and back again. This is why we cheat and travel the extra distance to the base of the Sentinel where we walk to the top and back in one day (the perfect hike for impatient people!) We then set off around the massive Sentinel Peak, up the kloof gulley and to the top of the Amphitheatre (over 3000 metres up) and the top of the Drakensberg. From here you get your first view of the Devil's Tooth and the 1 km drop down the Amphitheatre Wall into the bottom section of Royal Natal. Off we tramp across the escarpment and along the Tugela River where folk can dip in the rock pools. Here you can stand a chance of catching a glimpse of the elusive and famous Bearded Vulture. To your right is the highest point, Mont Aux Sources, (and the source of 4 of our major rivers.) Then it's on to the lip of the Amphitheatre to watch the highest waterfall in Africa (2nd highest in the world) as it drops 1 km down the Basalt Cliffs. Here we have lunch, explore the plateau and then off back to the car with knee-tingling chain ladders on your descent. The trip goes whenever we have customers who wish to take the trip. SHUTTLE TO ROYAL NATAL BOTTOM PARK. We take people to the lower park every morning and fetch them in the afternoon. OVERNIGHT HIKING. If you wish to do overnight hiking this cfan be organised for you. There are great hiking trails across the escarpment towards Cathedral, Champagne and even as far as Sani! Be prepared. LESOTHO This day trip is very special as no other tourists ever travel to the area that we visit. We take you over Monantso Pass (a rugged pass on the side of the Amphitheatre) and into Lesotho. This mountain Kingdom is still as it was hundreds of years ago. The secret of the area that we visit is that it is not featured in any of the travel books and so it remains completely "untouristy." The day begins from Amphitheatre Backpacker's Upper Lodge at 7:30am. Those leaving from the Lower Lodge are shuttled up in the morning. (No extra Cost.) The bus travels around Sterkfontein Dam and through Qwa Qwa, a town that has an interesting mix of both Sotho and Zulu people. It was also one of South Africa's first "homelands" during apartheid. It takes about 60 minutes to arrive at the South African border post. Visitors must ensure that they have a "multiple re-entry" visa into South Africa in order to be allowed back across this border on their way back. The day is spent hiking to San cave paintings, visiting sangomas (witchdoctors,) tasting Sotho food and beer, playing sport if there's a match on, visiting a local school and basically taking part in anything that is happening in the area at the time . A percentage of the money received from visitors is used to buy books etc. for a local school. This is an extremely popular trip and highly recommended. This trip includes guide fees, food, transport, donation to the school, Sotho food and beer. CYCLING. There are also a number of mountain bike routes that take you past various points of historical and geographical interest. These include cycling with zebra, wildebeest and other game, visiting the vulture feeding site (where you have the opportunity of spotting the elusive Bearded Vulture) and going off road to the cave where the first settlers signed their initials in the 1800's The mountain bikes are kept in good condition in order to ensure you are able to take in the beautiful surrounds! We also provide maps that we have personally designed for the trails, which highlight the different sites. You can choose whether to travel on or off the tar roads. HORSERIDING. Spend a day enjoying top quality horse riding with a conservation ranger. The rides are extremely popular. This is at the bottom of the Amphitheatre. Get there by taking our daily shuttle there and back or driving in your own car. The shortest ride is an hour and the longest six hours. FISHING. We have a fly-fishing guide who knows these waters like the back of his hand There are numerous dams in the area that are stocked as well as wild trout in the rivers, but one of the most famous aspects of this area is that Sterkfontein Dam (which we are next to) besides being the longest and deepest of South Africa's dams is also the dam with the largest variety of indigenous fish which includes Yellowfish that are far better fighters than trout or bass! For those who prefer spin fishing we have rods and spinners available for catching Bluegill, Yellowtail, Bass, Catfish and numerous other fresh water varieties. WINDSURFING. In the area is the longest dam in South Africa (Sterkfontein Dam) with a beautiful view of the Drakensberg around its perimeter. The dam can be accessed by hiking, cycling or getting a lift there. We also rent out windsurfers to those interested. ABSEILING / RAPP JUMPING/ROCK CLIMBING Abseiling and Rapp jumping activities both involve descending down a cliff face with the aid of harnesses and ropes. ACCOMMODATION Rates see below: Choice of: Camping, Dorms (shared, mixed sex), Budget Double (bedding provided, but no towels.) Please note bathroom, kitchen shared. Some doubles have an extra bed or two for people who want to put more than 2 people in the room. Deluxe Double (i.e. It has its own kitchen, bathroom and all linen is provided.) FEATURES Unfenced swimming pool. All meals can be provided. Pets accommodated with prior consent only. Internet cafe. Telephone and fax access. Off street parking. Available for daily rental for movie shoots. Enquiries welcome from Agents as well as direct from individual guests. RATES The tariffs for accommodation are as follows: Camping R35 per person Dorms (shared, mixed sex) R60 per person Single (Linen provided) R100 per person Budget Double (bedding provided, but no towels.) Please note bathroom, kitchen shared R150 (R75 per person) Some doubles have an extra bed or two for people who want to put more than 2 people in the room. Each extra person pays R75 per night. Deluxe Double (i.e. It has its own kitchen, bathroom and all linen is provided.) R100 per person E-mail: Click HERE

WINTERTON
Central Drakensberg

In 1905 three years after the Anglo-Boer War - the colonial government constructed a weir across the Little Thukela River and founded an irrigation settlement here called Springfield renamed Winterton in 1910. Situated in beautiful foothills and main access point to the Central Drakensberg, this typical pioneer settlement offers a very relaxed atmosphere. It serves the large community of maize, wheat and beef farmers.

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HOWICK

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HLUHLUWE/UMFOLOZI ZULULAND

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RICHARDS BAY

Situated on KwaZulu-Natal's fertile south coast, Richards Bay started out as a holiday town and has developed into a major port. It is situated on a lagoon in the Mhathuze river and its potential as a great natural harbour was confirmed in 1897 after a detailed survey was carried out. Originally, the lagoon provided a home for a vast population of aquatic birds, attracted to the area by a rich supply of fish. Crocodiles, sharks and hippos frequented the lagoon, as did hunters and fisherman in search of trophies. The area of sheltered water was twice that of Durban’s harbour. The mouth was open to the sea and the depth, though only three meters, could be dredged to allow passage for very large vessels. When development started, conservationists objected and in 1935 the 1 200 hectare lagoon was declared a game reserve, whilst in 1945 the adjacent land was declared Richards Bay Park. The town of Richards Bay was laid out alongside this park, on the elevated northern slope of the lagoon, overlooking a fine stretch of water. Today Richards Bay is a thriving industrial port with a direct rail connection to the mines for coal and other mining exports.

MKULU SELF CATERING, MKULU CRESCENT, RICHARDS BAY REF T1254 Self catering or B&B. Can sleep total of 4 persons. Children welcome. GENERAL SITUATION Mkulu self catering very central - 3 km from City Mall (5 minutes), 10 km to swimming beach, golf course and restaurants at Waterfront and Harbour (10 minutes), 3 km from Airport (5 minutes), Hluhluwe and Umfolozi Game Reserves also nearby - 70 km. On the way to the Game Reserves are the tourist attractions such as St. Lucia which has whale watching and estuary boat rides with hippo and crocodile tours. ACCOMMODATION Mkulu self catering is a 2 bedroom flatlet on the second floor. One bedroom has a double bed and the other has two single beds. There is a large open plan fully equipped kitchen with a counter dividing it from the lounge. The lounge has DSTV, air conditioner and beautiful large windows overlooking the surrounding vegetation and swimming pool. The bathroom has a large shower, basin and toilet. FEATURES Off street parking behind lock up gate. Lunch and dinner are available on request. Wireless Internet and fax access in main house. Access to unfenced swimming pool in large garden. Sorry no pets permitted. Airport transfers available at extra charge. The flat is serviced every day and personal laundry can be done at an extra charge, or guests may use the washing machine in the flat. Not accessible for wheelchairs. Available for daily rental for photographic or movie shoots. Enquiries welcome from Agents as well as direct from individual guests RATES R220 pppn B&B May to October R190 pppn Self catering R250 pppn B&B November to April R220 pppn Self catering If stay is longer than 3 days rate per person negotiable. Credit Cards accepted E-mail enquiry: Click HERE Quote Bookabed Website when phoning +27 (0) 35 786 0152

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KOSI BAY

The Kosi Bay Nature Reserve lies on the coast in the northern part of KwaZulu-Natal and surrounds the unique and beautiful Kosi Bay lake system which is part of the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, a World Heritage Site. This system consists of four lakes and a series of inter connecting channels which eventually drain via a sandy estuary into the Indian ocean. It is home to a large variety of birds and animals including hippos and crocs. Humpback whales can be seen off the beaches on their northerly migration to calve in Mozambique and in December and January loggerhead and leatherback turtles come onto the beaches to lay their eggs in carefully prepared nests. Proclaimed in 1950 and extended in 1984. This is the most pristine lake system on the South African Coast. Kosi Bay Camp is situated on the western shore of Lake Nhlange, the largest in the Kosi system. To access the Kosi mouth and the Indian Ocean beaches is a 45 minute drive requiring a 4X4 vehicle. The drive is spectacular with views across the fish kraal dotted lake to the sea as you crest the huge coastal dunes. The condition of the last 7kilometres of the Kosi Bay Camp entrance road is very sandy and requires a 4X4 vehicle or one with a difflock. As most of the 'roads' in the area are sand tracks, a 4X4 is required to fully access all the areas of the park.

THOBEKA LODGE, KOSI BAY ROAD REF S1177 Bed and breakfast or self catering ensuite rooms or twin, double and family rooms with shared bathrooms and kitchens. Also house sleeping up to 6 people. GENERAL SITUATION Kosi bay is a world heritage site and an area of exceptional natural beauty. There are beaches, lakes and game parks within a 20 minute drive of Thobeka Lodge. ACCOMMODATION THE HOUSE sleeps up to 6 people. Four in twin beds and two in a double and has one large bathroom, with a full size bath and huge shower. The kitchen is light and airy, offering open-plan comfort. The lounge is spacious with comfortable sofas. All rooms have fans for the warmer days. THE LODGE Self catering lodge with ensuite rooms, twin, double and family rooms with shared bathrooms and kitchens. FEATURES Salt water chlorinated pool, partly fenced. Full access to gardens for guests. Breakfast or Dinner is available on request. No smoking in the rooms. Sorry no pets. Access to Internet and telephone. Secure parking. Access downstairs for wheelchairs, but not to upper floor bedrooms. Available for international house exchange. Available for daily rental for movie shoots. Enquiries welcome from Agents as well as direct from individual guests. RATES THOBEKA GUEST HOUSE House Self-catering in-season: R1800 per night Sleeps 6 House Self-catering out of season: R1500 per night Sleeps 6 Self Catering in-season: R300 pppn Sharing Self Catering out of season: R250 pppn Sharing Bed and Breakfast: R300 pppn Sharing Bed and Breakfast: R350 pppn Single Dinner Bed and Breakfast: R350 pppn Sharing Dinner Bed and Breakfast: R400 pppn Single Meals must be booked prior to arrival. Dietary requirements to be advised at that time. THOBEKA LODGE The Self-catering lodge has two types of double rooms, Traditional Chalets and Backpackers Casitas. Dorm: R95 pppn Double Traditional Rooms: R200 pppn Sharing Double Traditional Rooms: R300 pppn Single Twin Casitas : R150 pppn Sharing Twin Casitas : R250 pppn Single Double Ensuite: R250 pppn Sharing Double Ensuite: R35 pppn Single Family room: R60 per room per night (sleeps two adults, one child under 10 and one under 5, older children will incur a slight price increase) Extra charge for breakfast or dinner. Credit cards not accepted. E-mail enquiry: Click HERE

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LADYSMITH

Ladysmith on the banks of the Klip River - proclaimed in 1850 - was named after the Spanish wife of Sir Harry Smith. It became a prosperous staging- post for fortune-hunters en route to the Transvaal gold-fields and diamond discoveries at Kimberley. Elandslaagte is 30 km from Ladysmith. Ladysmith made world headlines at the turn of the century when it was besieged for 118 days during the most crucial stage of the Anglo-Boer War. Today a commercial centre for surrounding communities, the town is a natural gateway to the tourist delights of the Central and Northern reaches of the Drakensberg range. Snowcapped peaks during winter form a breathtaking backdrop.

EGERTON MANOR, COCHRANE ROAD REF M1102 Bed and breakfast. Can sleep 12 persons. Children welcome. Conference facilities for 30. GENERAL SITUATION Egerton Manor is on the Battlefields Route, 70 km from the Drakensberg, approximately halfway between Johannesburg and Durban (250km from Durban and 350 km from Johannesburg). Centrally situated, 1 km from the Ladysmith Country Club, 1 km from local shopping centres. ACCOMMODATION 6 twin en -suite rooms with coffee making facilities and T.V. CONFERENCE FACILITIES Conference facilities for 30 delegates FEATURES Delightful garden. Dinner can be provided on request. No smoking in bedrooms. Sorry no pets. Under cover parking. Available for international house exchange. Available for daily rental for movie shoots. Enquiries welcome from Agents as well as direct from individual guests. RATES R300 pppn sharing B&B R430 single B&B Dinner available Credit cards accepted. E-mail: Click HERE

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SALT ROCK/BALLITO

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ST. LUCIA

Former President Nelson Mandela had the following to say about this unique area; "The St. Lucia Wetland Park must be the only place on the globe where the world's oldest land mammal (the rhinoceros) and 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)".
Three hundred kilometres north of Durban Airport and eighty kilometres from the Richards Bay airport, between Lake St. Lucia - an ecological wonder - and the warm Indian Ocean, lies the picturesque village of St. Lucia.
Isimangaliso Wetland Park, (previously known as The Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park) is a World Heritage Site. A Pristine beach, Forest walking trails and Crocodile Research Centre are located near the village and other activities include horse riding, two scenic nine hole golf courses just around the corner, Kayaking amongst the Hippos and Crocodiles, Snorkelling at Cape Vidal, Guided boat tours on Lake St. Lucia, Zulu culture, Deep Sea Fishing, Seasonal boat based Whale watching (June to November) and -Turtle watching (November to March). Only an hour's drive away is the oldest formally proclaimed conservation area in Africa, the Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve, hosting the Big Five, There is also a globally important bird area (IBA).

ST. LUCIA WETLANDS GUEST HOUSE, KINGFISHER STREET, ST. LUCIA REF H1262 Bed and breakfast. Can sleep total of 14 guests. Children welcome in family unit.. GENERAL SITUATION Former President Nelson Mandela had the following to say about this unique area; "The St. Lucia Wetland Park must be the only place on the globe where the world's oldest land mammal (the rhinoceros) and 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)". Three hundred kilometres north of Durban Airport and eighty kilometres from the Richards Bay airport, between Lake St. Lucia - an ecological wonder - and the warm Indian Ocean, lies the picturesque village of St. Lucia. St Lucia Wetlands Guest house is well positioned to explore the many attractions of Isimangaliso Wetland Park, (previously known as The Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park) a World Heritage Site. A Pristine beach, Forest walking trails and Crocodile Research Centre are located near the village and other activities include horse riding, two scenic nine hole golf courses just around the corner, Kayaking amongst the Hippos and Crocodiles, Snorkelling at Cape Vidal, Guided boat tours on Lake St. Lucia, Zulu culture, Deep Sea Fishing, Seasonal boat based Whale watching (June to November) and -Turtle watching (November to March). Only an hour's drive away is the oldest formally proclaimed conservation area in Africa, the Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve, hosting the Big Five, There is also a globally important bird area (IBA). ACCOMMODATION Privately owned and hosted for the past eleven years, the accommodation comprises of; Six spacious air-conditioned bedrooms with private en-suite bathrooms. Some bedrooms have private balconies. For your convenience the bedrooms are furnished with king or queen size extra length beds. One family unit which sleeps four guests, consisting of two en-suite bedrooms with and interleading entrance hall. There are hairdryers, mosquito repellants, wall safes, clock radios, telephone, as well as tea and coffee making facilities in the bedrooms with heaters available on request. FEATURES Large lounge with three separate seating areas and satellite television for the exclusive use of the guests. A well stocked, licensed bar and smoker's patio. Full English breakfast with fresh, tropical fruit is served buffet style in the dining room or on the patio. Wireless internet. Secure off street parking. Picnic breakfast or lunch-packs are available. Telephone and fax access for guests. Fenced swimming pool in delightful garden. Sorry no pets. Airport transfers can be arranged with local Tour Operators. Accommodation serviced daily. Laundry service provided. Wheelchair access to one of the bedrooms - details on request. Available for daily rental for movie or photographic shoots. Enquiries welcome from Agents as well as direct from individual guests. Graded 4 stars by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa. RATES R375 per person per night, bed and breakfast. R425 Single Third person in double room Supplement R125. Credit Cards accepted Quote Bookabed Website when phone booking: Phone Number: +27 (0) 35 590 1098 E-mail enquiry: Click HERE

THE BRIDGE HOLIDAY RESORT, MCKENZIE STREET REF V1271 Self Catering. Units sleep 4-6 people. Family friendly resort. GENERAL SITUATION St lucia is a small town within one of South Africa's world heritage sites known previously as the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park and recently known as Isimangaliso Wetland Park. The Bridge Holiday Resort is walking distance from the main shopping area with ATM facilities, banks, healthcare and supermarkets, 3km from the beach and estuary mouth. The accomdation has a private jetty on the Lake St Lucia. Family facilities include a pool, children's playground, tennis court, squash court and braai facilities. Laundry facilities available on the premises. Highlights include lake cruises, whale watching, turtle tours, horse riding, game viewing and fishing charters. ACCOMMODATION Apartments all have views of the garden area with some overlooking the Lake while others lead out onto the garden area near the pool and kids play area.-more suited for families.We also cater for group and family bookings with a private braai and eating area available for a secluded get together.The units differ in decor but are all comfortable and best suited for a relaxed getaway. Apartments range from 1 bedroom en suite with double bed - also a sleeper couch in the half room 2 bedroom (one room with double bed and second room with two single beds) and single full bathroom. sleeper couch in the half room 3 bedroom apartments (one double bed and two rooms with two single beds) with one en suite and other full bathroom. All bathrooms have bath and shower facilities. Each unit has a lounge,dining area and fully equipped kitchen i.e. stove, fridge, freezer, microwave and cooking utensils. FEATURES Own parking bay next to apartment. Three bedroom apartments have lock-up garages. Boat and trailer parking available. Telephone Access for guests. Fax Access for guests. Internet/email access for guests. Swimming Pool (fenced). Garden access for guests. No pets allowed due to the presence of wild animals. DSTV. Airport transfers available at extra charge. Domestic services such as babysitting or personal laundry can be arranged. Details of wheelchair access on request. Available for daily rental for photographic or movie shoots. Bookings welcomed from Agents as well as direct from individual guests. RATES May/October: R180 per person per night or R700 per unit per night November/April: R150 per person per night or R600 per unit per night Single occupation of double room supplement R350 per unit Credit Cards accepted Quote Bookabed Website when phone booking: Phone Number: +27 (0) 35 590 1260 E-mail enquiry: Click HERE

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TONGAAT/BALLITO

The towns of Umhlali and Ballito are in very close proximity to Tongaat. Tongaat is a very cosy yet vibrant town in the midst of the Sugarbelt of Kwazulu-Natal, the Kingdom of the Zulu. It is here that East meets West with a very interesting and dynamic confluence of diverse cultures which is proudly South African. Tongaat is home to some of the oldest and architecturally marvellous Temples. The first ever sugar mill is to be found in Tongaat.The first ship that arrived in S.A. with cane growers from India, settled in Tongaat. The beaches in Tongaat are pristine and gorgeous.dolphins and porpoises are regularly spotted frolicking just meters from the shore. Tongaat is only 30 km to the north of central Durban and only 15km from Umhlanga Rocks and the Gateway Theatre of Shopping. The Crocodile Creek is another attraction in Tongaat where one could enjoy watching these predators being fed and one could also carry the little crocodiles. Port Zimbali and the Mount Edgecombe Estates are also very near. The King Shaka International Airport is going to be built within the precincts of Tongaat and would be ready by 2010. There are many golfing estates and shopping centres in and around Tongaat. Just 30 km north of Tongaat lies the township of Kwa Dukuza or Stanger which was home to Chief Albert Luthuli and many other great Africans. Tongaat Beach overlooks the Indian Ocean and is very near to La Mercy where one can take Microlight flights over the Indian Ocean. Virginia Airport is also close by.

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PORT EDWARD

The southernmost of the South Coast resorts, this village is set in luxuriant subtropical forest and is fronted by an expansive protected beach.

VILLA 1123, KINSTON DRIVE, CARIBBEAN ESTATES REF G1245 Self catering Villa. Can sleep 6 persons. Children welcome. GENERAL SITUATION Caribbean Estates is situated In the lush tropical setting of South Africa's KwaZulu Natal South Coast and is a unique private resort bordered by the Indian Ocean on the East and the Umtamvuna River on the South. Caribbean Estates is an established development with magnificent three bedroom villas (6 sleeper) available to rent for the holiday of a lifetime. The villas are exquisitely furnished and equipped. Facilities on the estate include a beautiful swimming pool complex, all weather floodlit tennis courts, table tennis and and a small playground for children. Bring your own boat or take advantage of the boats, jetskis and other equipment at Waterworld across the river. Direct access to the unspoilt beach and the river is via scenic walkways through the beautiful conservation area where a huge variety of birdlife can be seen. The patient observer may even come across small buck species and Samango monkeys. The Wild Coast Sun Hotel and Casino complex is five minutes away and offers watersports, horseriding and more. There are numerous golf courses within easy reach with restaurants of every type close by. ACCOMMODATION Three bedrooms all with double size beds and main bed en-suite. Each bedroom sleeps two total 6 sleeper per villa. Separate guest toilet and shower. Ducted airconditioning throughout. Full Kitchen. FEATURES Adult and children's swimming pool in delightful garden. No smoking in the villa. Sorry no pets. Internet, telephone and fax facilities at Reception. Parking within Estate off street. Not accessible for wheelchairs. Enquiries welcome from agents as well as direct from individual guests. RATES R1000 for the villa per night Credit cards not accepted. E-mail enquiry: Click HERE

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ELANDSLAAGTE

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BRIGHTON BEACH

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BLUFF

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YELLOWWOOD PARK

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DURBAN NORTH

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COWIES HILL

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GLENMORE

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KLOOF

Kloof enjoys the cooler climate experienced at the top of Field's Hill and has easy access to the M13. Pinetown is only 10 minutes away, and Durban 25 minutes, thus the area ideal for the person on business in Durban who does not want to stay in town. Kloof is a convenient base from which to explore the attractions of the Valley of 1000 Hills, or the Midlands Meander or Durban and the beaches. There are shopping centres in Kloof and Hillcrest . The area also has many quality pubs and restaurants. There are two top golf courses at the Kloof Country Club and Cotswold Downs .

CALMSWOOD GUEST HOUSE, IGWABABA ROAD , KLOOF REF O1263 Bed and breakfast. Can sleep total 8 persons. Sorry no children under 12 years. GENERAL SITUATION Calmswood Guest House is centrally situated in the leafy suburb of Kloof and enjoys the cooler climate experienced at the top of Field's Hill. With the easy access to the M13 Pinetown is only 10 minutes away, and Durban 25 minutes, thus it is ideal for the person on business who does not want to stay in town. For those at leisure the Guest House makes a convenient base from which to explore the attractions of the Valley of 1000 Hills, or further to the Midlands Meander or Durban and the beaches. The numerous shopping centres of Kloof and Hillcrest are all within 5 minutes, and the area also has many quality pubs and restaurants. There are two top golf courses at the Kloof Country Club and Cotswold Downs . ACCOMMODATION 4 double rooms, each individually decorated and with an en-suite bathroom. Two rooms have queen beds, and two have 2 x single beds. All rooms have TV, heater, ceiling fan, and tea/coffee facility. FEATURES Off-street, with individual access control. No smoking in rooms or dining area Telephone Access for guests, Fax Access for guests. Internet/email access by arrangement. Large swimming pool in delightful garden. Sorry no pets. T.V. with MNet. Airport transfers available at extra charge. Accommodation is fully serviced. Unfortunately not wheelchair friendly. Enquiries welcome from Agents as well as direct from individual guests. RATES Bed and Breakfast: Bed & Breakfast (January - May) Single R350 (no supplement) Double R300 per person sharing Bed & Breakfast (June- July) Single R660 (no supplement Double R580 per person sharing August 2010 onwards to be advised. Please use email link below for quote. Credit cards not accepted. Cash or EFT accepted. Quote Bookabed Website when phone booking: Phone Number: +27 (0) 31 764 1559 E-mail enquiry: Click HERE

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GLENWOOD, GLENMORE, WESTVILLE, YELLOWWOOD PARK Durban

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PINETOWN

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AMANZIMTOTI

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