11.3M
Population
94,361 km²
Area
1879
Isandlwana Battle
3,482m
Thabana Ntlenyana

KwaZulu-Natal: History & Culture

Discover KwaZulu-Natal

KwaZulu-Natal is the heartland of the Zulu Kingdom — the warriors who defeated the British at Isandlwana in 1879 and resisted colonial conquest. The province stretches from subtropical Durban on the Indian Ocean through the green, rolling hills of the Midlands to the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg mountains in the west — UNESCO World Heritage territory with some of Southern Africa’s finest hiking.

Heritage & Landmarks

What Makes KwaZulu-Natal Special

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Zulu Kingdom

Living culture of the Zulu people — warriors, ceremonies, and proud traditions.

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uKhahlamba-Drakensberg

UNESCO World Heritage Site of dramatic basalt peaks and San rock art.

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iSimangaliso Wetland Park

UNESCO wetland with coral reefs, hippos, crocs and pristine beaches.

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Hluhluwe-iMfolozi

Birthplace of rhino conservation — where the white rhino was saved from extinction.

Explore KwaZulu-Natal

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Where to Stay

Featured Accommodation

Guest House
9.7
Exceptional
Lodge Afrique ↗
📍 71 Hornbill Street, St Lucia, 3936, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Lodge Afrique Exceptional 9.7/10 guest house in St. Lucia. 8 rooms. Property Details Type: Guest House Stars: ★★★★ Guest Rating: 9.7/10 (Booking.com, 225 reviews) Rooms: 8 Amenities Outdoor swimming pool, Free parking, Free WiFi, Airport shuttle, Breakfast (continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free), Air conditioning, Daily housekeeping, Satellite TV, Private patio with outdoor African shower,...

✓ Outdoor swimming pool✓ Free parking✓ Free WiFi✓ Airport shuttle
Guest House
9.5
Exceptional
iGwalagwala Guest House ↗
📍 91 Pelikaan Street, St Lucia, 3936, South Africa

iGwalagwala Guest House Exceptional 9.5/10 guest house in St. Lucia. Property Details Type: Guest House Stars: ★★★★ Guest Rating: 9.5/10 (Booking.com, 92 reviews) Amenities Outdoor swimming pool, Free parking, Free WiFi (rated 10/10 by guests), Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Breakfast (continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan and buffet options) Contact & Location Address: 91 Pelikaan Street,...

✓ Outdoor swimming pool✓ Free parking✓ Free WiFi (rated 10/10 by guests)✓ Family rooms

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