Mirror like reflections upon Loch Insh near Kincraig in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland
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Serene & stunning

Scotland's lochs are a spectacular feature of the landscape that surrounds us, and we are fortunate to have one on our doorstep, with Loch Ness just a little further afield...

Victoria Street Market Durban

Discover Durban

The city is an amazing cosmopolitan mix of people and cultures and is home to the largest Indian community outside the Indian subcontinent. Plunge yourself into the hustle and bustle of the crowds at Victoria Street Market as you breathe in the rich aromas of exotic spices and try your hand at bartering for bargains.

For a quieter and more peaceful experience visit the Durban Botanical Gardens. Durban’s oldest Botanic Gardens, founded in 1848, boast spectacular collections of sub-tropical trees, cycads, palms and orchids, and is also home to a wide diversity of colourful bird species.

Victoria Street Market Durban Botanical Gardens
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Catwalks to fairways

If you love shopping, Durban offers everything from vibrant malls filled with designer stores, to the colourful outdoor markets scattered along the beachfront selling locally handmade goods. The Gateway Theatre of Shopping, the largest entertainment and shopping complex in the Southern Hemisphere, is just a short drive away.

Some of the finest fairways are also within easy reach, including the renowned Durban Country Club, the only course on the African continent to be rated in the top 100 courses in the world. The course was awarded the five-star golf experience, ranked number 9 in South Africa and is the top ranked course in KwaZulu-Natal.

Gateway Theatre of Shopping Durban Country Club
Aerial view of iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Maputaland, an area of KwaZulu-Natal on the east coast of South Africa. St Lucia, 3936, South Africa
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Wetlands

The St Lucia Wetlands are South Africa's first Natural World Heritage Site and the country's third largest park. Teeming with wildlife it also encompasses an immense variety of habitats including spectacular beaches and coral reefs, salt and fresh water marshes, lush coastal plains and woodlands, as well as the open estuarine waters of Lake St Lucia itself.

iSimangaliso Wetland Park
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There are still traditional zulu villages near the city of Durban in KwaZulu Natal. Many tourists from all over the world visit these traditional villages. Durban, South Africa

History aplenty

The words Zulu Wars, Shaka, Isandlwana, Rorke's Drift, Colenso, Spioenkop, Ladysmith, Dundee, Churchill, Blood River, Cetshwayo and Boers trigger a host of memories, so don't miss your chance to explore the internationally renowned KwaZulu-Natal Battlefields to relive some of South Africa’s amazing history. 

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Drakensberg Amphitheatre in South Africa

Take to the hills

The Drakensberg Mountains are within easy driving distance and not to be missed. Combining staggering natural beauty with a wealth of biologically diverse fauna and flora, this 243 000 hectare mountainous region remains virtually unchanged since the indigenous Bushmen roamed these dramatic hillsides thousands of years ago.

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Find the Big Five

Spend some time at &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve within easy reach of the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park in northern KwaZulu-Natal, for a truly African experience. An early morning or late afternoon safari is the best way to absorb the sights, smells and sounds of Africa and to encounter the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo).

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Beachwood Mangroves

Beachwood Mangroves

A 76 hectare reserve with a profusion of black, red and white Mangroves

Activities

We proudly offer a number of activities to cater for all
Rocktail Bay

Rocktail Bay

Famed for its stunning sands, excellent scuba diving, as well as the chance to see impressive leatherback turtles
Beachwood Mangroves

Beachwood Mangroves

A 76 hectare reserve with a profusion of black, red and white Mangroves

Activities

We proudly offer a number of activities to cater for all
Rocktail Bay

Rocktail Bay

Famed for its stunning sands, excellent scuba diving, as well as the chance to see impressive leatherback turtles
Beachwood Mangroves

Beachwood Mangroves

A 76 hectare reserve with a profusion of black, red and white Mangroves

Activities

We proudly offer a number of activities to cater for all

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  • Xigera Safari Lodge

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  • Hotel d'Angleterre

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  • The Chesterfield Palm Beach

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