On 25 December 1497, Vasco da Gama discovered the coast of
KwaZulu Natal and named it Natal, which means Christmas in Portuguese. As it is a land of Zulu hence the place is called
KwaZulu Natal.
Location of KwaZulu Natal South Africa
Located at one of the smallest states in South Africa,
KwaZulu Natal South Africa extends from the Swaziland and Mozambique to the Eastern Cape in the South. Kingdom of Lesotho, the Gauteng Provinces and the Free State lies in the inland of KwaZulu Natal.
Attractions of KwaZulu Natal South Africa
KwaZulu Natal is a beautiful destination with its wilderness, scenic beaches, profuse vegetation, hill tops of Midlands and rising peaks of the Drakensberg. KwaZulu Natal offers a number of enticing and alluring sightseeing destinations. Some of the famous places of
KwaZulu Natal South Africa are
Ladysmith, Midmar, Durban, Hilton, Himeville, Howick, Colenso, Dundee, Empangeni,Boston , Eshowe, Margate, Isandlwana, Bulwer, Cobham and so on.
Parks of KwaZulu Natal South Africa
Aliwal Shoal boasts of the world famous dive sites. Numerous shipwrecks and encounters with Ragged Tooth sharks and Tiger sharks are quite a unforgettable experience. Famous dive spots includes Protea Banks.
Phinda Private Game Reserve is an unique ecosystem that is sandwiched between the waterways of the World Heritage Greater Saint Lucia Wetland.
KwaZulu Natal South Africa is a popular destination of South Africa with its rich and varied culture and fascinating history.
