For a seriously dynamic luxury getaway, holidays to KwaZulu-Natal are difficult to beat. Otherwise known as 'the Garden Province', KwaZulu-Natal is located on South Africa's Eastern Cape. Famous for its golden beaches, cosmopolitan cities, incredible private game reserves and UNESCO World Heritage Sites — the KwaZulu-Natal province is a popular destination for a stylish-yet-exhilarating escape.
It's largest city, Durban, is a hub of culture with its myriad museums, performance venues and unique botanical gardens. Also regarded as a surfing haven, Durban's 'Golden Mile' comprises a series of beautiful sandy beaches stretching over 3km. Catch epic waves at North Beach, Addington Beach and Bay of Plenty.
Beyond it's dazzling cities and breathtaking coastline, KwaZulu-Natal boasts a diverse natural landscape. From the majestic Drakensberg mountains to sprawling banana plantations and kilometres of beaches, explore the region's dense forests and bask in its beautiful scenery.
No journey to South Africa would be complete without a safari adventure. Fortunately, the KwaZulu-Natal bush is a fantastic destination to spot the Big Five — especially in iSimangaliso Wetland Park. As a UNESCO World Heritage site, this expansive protected area is home to large populations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, giraffes and leopards.
After all that adventuring, unwind in one of the many five-star hotels in KwaZulu-Natal which offer world-class hospitality and state-of-the-art amenities. From luxury lodges and spas to fine dining and golf courses, KwaZulu-Natal holidays offer something for every type of traveller.
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Samantha
Travel Specialist
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South Africa travel information
- Time zone: +2 GMT
- Flight time: 11-12 hours
- Recommended airlines: Emirates, British Airways, KLM, Qatar Airways
- Currency: South African Rand
- Tipping guideline: 10-15%
- Health considerations: There is a risk of malaria in certain areas of South Africa, including the Kruger National Park. However, transmission occurs typically between the months of September and May only. In June, July and August, the risk is considered to be very low. There is a low to very low risk of malaria in the rest of South Africa throughout the year.There is no risk of yellow fever in South Africa, however, yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
- Capital: Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein
- Population: 61,020,221
- National languages: 11 official languages including English, Afrikaans, isiZulu, and Xhosa
- Electricity and plugs: Type C, D, M, N, 230V
- Mobile phone coverage: Good coverage
- UK passport visa requirements: You don't need a visa for South Africa if you have a British passport - for a maximum of 90 days
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