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Sensational surfing at the Mr Price Pro.

Exhibition hall at INDABA.

The spectacular Little Berg, perfect for day walks.

Scenic Himeville in Autumn

Blue wildebeest

War Memorial at Spioenkop battlefield outside Ladysmith

Top 10

Fun experiences in KwaZulu-Natal

1. uShaka Marine World
   

   Renowned as being one of the best marine theme parks in the world, uShaka offers up non-stop entertainment for adults and children. Dine with the raggies watching you, or brave the kamikaze slide at...

   
2. The Midlands Meander
   

   Lying between Pietermaritzburg and Mooi River, this English corner of KwaZulu-Natal offers country hotels, artists' hideaways, quaint eateries, loads of pubs, a local brewery, carpet weavers, glass...

   
3. Shakaland, Eshowe
   

   An authentic Zulu cultural village about two and half hours north of Durban features beer-brewing, stick-fighting, singing and dancing. Visitors can stay overnight in a traditional beehive Zulu hut....

   
4. Karkloof Canopy Tour
   

   Look, me Tarzan, you Jane! State-of-the-art equipment enables visitors to swing through the tree tops 30 metres above the forest floor. For a bird's-eye view of the forest and a green lung,...

   
5. Turtle safari, Kosi Bay
   

   Witness firsthand how endangered loggerhead and leatherback turtles make their way laboriously up the beach to nest between October and January at Bhanga Nek. Females emerge from the sea to lay their...

   
6. Helicopter flip over the Drakensberg
   

   Get a different perspective of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg National Park World Heritage Site by taking a helicopter flip over the rugged escarpment, breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls and mountain...

   
7. Scuba diving or snorkelling at Sodwana Bay
   

   Don’t miss out on the underwater riches of South Africa’s favourite scuba destination and snorkel in the shallow rock pools of the extreme northern coast of the province. Scuba divers should opt for...

   
8. Durban nightlife
   

   Durban on a summer's evening is hard to beat when it comes to a vibey, fun-filled outing. Head for Durban’s Florida Road, where you'll find cool, funky restaurants, bars and loads of great places to...

   
9. Victoria Street spice market
   

   Famous for its Indian fashions, spices, kitchenware, incense and Oriental furnishings – a visit to the Victoria Street market is a wonderful opportunity to experience Durban’s colourful Indian...

   
10. Game viewing, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi
    

    Home to the famous Big Five (lion, rhino, elephant, buffalo and leopard), giraffe, zebra and numerous antelope, this wilderness area is a must-see if Africa’s wildlife interests you. The highly...