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Zululand
The former Zulu heartland is where King Shaka created the
most powerful nation in Southern Africa. This area was the
scene of countless battles between the Zulus and the British.
Today visitors to this area can explore cultural museums that
concentrate on the local history. Zululand also has an incredible
variety of wildlife with many game reserves, parks and farms
dedicated to the conservation and heritage of wildlife preservation.
- Ulundi - The scene of the famous 1879 Battle of
Ulundi and the final stage of the Anglo-Boer War. Today
it is a multi-cultural town near the legendary 'Valley of
the Kings'.
- Eshowe - As the oldest town in Zululand, Eshowe
offers a unique window on history. Situated around the Dlinza
indigenous forest, it was a popular 'holiday destination'
for the many Zulu kings.
- Richards Bay -The 'entrance to Zululand' is a
region of exquisite beauty boasting some of the most magnificent
wetland scenery and unspoilt beaches.
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The Elephant Coast
This is the 'eco-tourism mecca' of the Zulu Kingdom.
- The Greater St Lucia Wetlands Park - Acknowledged
as one of South Africa's first World Heritage Sites - this
is one of the most beautiful wetland areas in the world.
Beautiful lakes, swamps, forests and marshlands surround
the estuary of Lake St Lucia. Abundant plant and sea-life
as well as numerous animal species can be found in this
sub-tropical eco-system.
- Kosi Bay Nature Reserve - Home to a large variety
of birds and animals including hippos and crocodiles. 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.
- Hluhluwe and Umfolozi Reserves -The Hluhluwe-Umfolozi
Park is the biggest of KZN's reserves and has a fantastic
range of wildlife and is well-known for its rhino conservation
programme and 'Big 5' sightings.
- Mkuzi Reserve -This reserve has an abundant variety
of birds and animals as well as a rare forest of giant fig
trees.
- Ndumo game reserve - This reserve is one of South
Africa's most scenic parks with forests and wetlands stretching
for miles and miles. Walking safaris here are highly recommended
for their spectacular beauty.
- Sodwana Bay -Situated in a marine reserve on the
coast within the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, it lies
adjacent to Africa's southern-most coral reefs with some
excellent diving and snorkeling opportunities on offer.
In summer loggerhead and leatherback turtles come out of
the sea to nest on the beaches.
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