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KwaZulu-Natal Essentials

KwaZulu-Natal spans from the soaring Drakensberg mountains to the subtropical Indian Ocean coast. This collection features Durban’s iconic Golden Mile and the Renaissance-style City Hall, alongside the 21-meter Umhlanga Lighthouse. Historical landmarks include the 1879 Isandlwana battlefield and the Nelson Mandela Capture Site. Natural highlights comprise the world’s second-tallest waterfall, Tugela Falls, the dramatic Amphitheatre cliff face, and the 95-meter Howick Falls. Cultural sites like the Juma Mosque and the Temple of Understanding reflect the region's diverse heritage.

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Umhlanga Lighthouse

One of the major landmarks of Umhlanga is this 21 metres high lighthouse which navigates ships to the port of Durban.

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Golden Mile

The Golden Mile is the popular stretch of beachfront in the city of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, including the promenade that runs…

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Umhlanga Rocks

uMhlanga, alternatively rendered Umhlanga, is a residential, commercial and resort town north of Durban on the coast of KwaZulu-Natal,…

Victoria Street Market

Near the city centre, you can find this great flea market. Vendors offer miscellaneous things and you won't go away with empty hands!

Juma Mosque

Claimed to be the largest mosque on the southern hemisphere, this temple is a mix of styles and materials.

Durban City Hall

One of the major tourist attractions in Durban is this building designed and built in 1910 in modern Renaissance style.

Temple of Understanding

One of the major attractions of Durban is this Hare Krishna temple. It has marble columns and many unique sculptures and paintings inside.

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Howick Falls

Howick Falls is a waterfall in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa.

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Moses Mabhida Stadium

The Moses Mabhida Stadium is a soccer stadium in Durban in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa, named after Moses Mabhida, a former…

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Tugela Falls

Tugela Falls is a complex of seasonal waterfalls located in the Drakensberg of Royal Natal National Park in KwaZulu-Natal Province,…

Mandela Capture site 1962

The site where Nelson Mandela was arrested in 1962, marked by a world-renowned sculpture of 50 steel columns that align to reveal his profile. The visitor center provides an extensive exhibition on his life and the history of the South African liberation struggle.

Amphitheatre

A massive basalt cliff wall in the Northern Drakensberg, stretching five kilometers in length with vertical drops of over 1,200 meters. This geological formation is the source of the Tugela River and is considered one of the most impressive cliff faces on Earth.