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Caravaning and Camping in the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park, a World Heritage Site. 
Ndumo Game Reserve , a jewel in the crown of KwaZulu-Natal's game reserves, situated near the Tembe Elephant Park on the Mozambique border, is perhaps best known for its magnificent bird life with the highest bird count in South Africa, some 430 species. Ndumo boasts many water pans set about with yellow fever trees and extensive wetlands and reedbeds as well as acacia savannah, sand forest and an ancient fig forest shown above.
A remarkably rare sighting: A male loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta), off the coast of Rocktail Beach Camp, iSimangaliso Wetlands Park, attempts to water-mount a sexually mature female. She does the swimming on their behalf and when approached dives down to resurface within 6 minutes. Right: Gugulethu Mathenjwa, field guide at the camp, tags, measures, and counts turtles, contributing to over 47 years of research.
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Start your exploration from the mountain heights of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park, a World Heritage Site. Discover the unique cultural history of the San People whilst you savour the panoramic vistas of the tropical savannahs of Zululand where the big five, elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo and leopard inhabit the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park and onto the lakes and wetlands of the World Heritage Site of the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, to end your journey swimming amongst the brilliant coral reefs of the Indian Ocean. Let Wildside Magazine take you to a real african experience in South Africa - KwaZulu-Natal.
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EXPLOREKWAZULU-NATAL
South Africa's best in Adventure, Biological and Cultural diversity
uKhuhlamba Drakensberg
The uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park, one of South Africa's prime ecotourist destinations and a World Heritage Site. In this awesome mountain range you can savour the ultimate freedom of great open spaces in a world of gigantic peaks and buttresses, of towering sandstone cliffs and hidden valleys, virgin forests and crystal clear rivers.
Battlefields of Natal
Rorke's Drift, Colenso, Isandlwana, Spioenkop, Dundee, Ladysmith, Blood River - once blood-soaked battle sites are visited by pilgrims and enthusiasts recalling the secrets and sacrifice of the past. Walk with the leaders of days gone by - King Shaka, Cetshwayo, General Louis Botha, the Boer commandos, Winston Churchill and Mahatma Gandhi. Visit the towns, monuments, museums, forts and white-rocked graveyards of the internationally renowned battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal.
Magical Midlands Meander
The Midlands Meander in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal, is a collection of arranged routes that offer visitors hospitality in truly beautiful surroundings, outstanding accommodation, conference and wedding facilities, fascinating local events, fabulous restaurants, revitalising outdoor activities and over-the-top adventure sports, historic landmarks, wildlife conservation, and best of all "shop-till-you-drop" unique arts and crafts.
Pietermaritzburg - The Capital City
Pietermaritzburg, founded in 1839, is the capital and second largest city of the province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. Its "purist" Zulu name is umGungundlovu meaning - The Secret Place of the Elephant. Notable city attractions are the Natal Museum, Tatham Art Gallery, City Hall and SANBI Botanical Gardens. Outdoor natural attractions and adventure can be had at close by Albert Falls Nature Reserve, Howick Falls, Midmar Public Nature Reserve, Queens Elizabeth Park and World's View.
Durban - The Bay of Plenty
Durban or eThekwini (Zulu for 'bay'), is the largest city in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal and the third largest city in the country. Durban is famous for being one of the largest and busiest ports on the African continent and is a favourite with visitors because of the city's warm subtropical climate and extensive beaches. With a population of almost 3.5 million it is the biggest city on the east coast of the Africa.
South Coast - Sunshine Forever
Remember those carefree teenage days? Driving your parent's car, pedal floored, cruising down to the South Coast, hair in the wind, surfboards and fishing rods strapped to your roof-racks, with anticipation of an extraordinarily good time ahead?
North Coast - Dolphins Forever
The North Coast, also known as the Dolphin Coast, stretches from Zimbali to the Thukela River. The beaches are a family favourite as well as the playground of the bottlenose dolphin. Popular as a sporting and adventure haven you could tee off on one of many world class golf courses, or take to the air in a microlight to explore the coastline. Indulge the senses – shop, dine, party or simply relax on the beach or wind down in a local spa.
Zululand - The Kingdom
Zululand - the Kingdom that gave the province its name. Zululand's history, rich with intrigue, embodies the struggle of the Zulu people destined to become a nation. As you travel through its natural treasures, Zululand's landscape of rolling green hills, indigenous forests, private and provincial game reserves and warm people welcomes you.
Elephant Coast - Wild Biodiversity
The four magnificent routes of the Elephant Coast unfold spectacular, pristine and unspoilt marine and wildlife displays against cinematic views offering you personal, dramatic and unusual encounters with nature in Africa. They are routes where history and culture are intertwined with your experience - many of which are only to be found here, and simply nowhere else in the world.
100 000 South African and International Travelers every quarter
Published quarterly by Wildside Publishing, and in partnership with Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, Wildside Magazine showcases the very best in ecotourism, outdoor adventure, and conservation in KwaZulu-Natal and in the rest of Africa. Over 20 000 copies are distributed locally, nationally and internationally.
