When the bells start ringing and the time comes for you to propose and to start working on that special day then you would want everything to be absolutely perfect. Many wedding venues now allow you to take a back seat while they arrange catering, decorating and most other things as well as giving advice for dresses and smaller things for your special day. The top 10 places to marry in South Africa are the Drakensburg, African Bushveld, Franschhoek, Paarl, Stellenbosch, Table Mountain, Gauteng, Beaches on the Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Kwazulu Natal Coastline.
Each place has its own amazing wedding venues but due to space constraints we’ve allocated one special venue for each area.
Drakensburg Cathedral peak
A Beautiful spot for a honeymoon. Set against the backdrop of the cathedral peak mountain the quaint stone and thatch chapel along with a fantastic venue seating a maximum of 80 people make for a perfect wedding and honeymoon venue. Built in the 1930’s the hotel offers you personal, friendly service with a warm hospitality. Interestingly the wooden beams used in the construction of the chapel were from the original farm house and the pews in the chapel are made from the railway sleepers, all this adds to the elegant country style wedding that cathedral peak offers. For more information go to http://www.cathedralpeak.co.za/
African Bushveld: Ubumanzi Game Lodges
Situated near Naboomspruit, this beautiful bush and game lodge is ideal for those looking to take the 1st step in their romantic togetherness. It has a beautiful stone chapel and the best reception is always held outside. For more information go to http://www.ubumanzi.co.za/weddings.htm
Franschhoek: Le Franschhoek hotel
With a variety of options to make your fantasy wedding a reality, Le Franschhoek hotel will make it happen. Set in the heart of the Franschhoek Winelands with unbelievable scenery all round, this is not a place to skip. For more information go to http://www.lefranschhoek.co.za/events.htm
Paarl: Grande Roche Hotel
Boasting its own beautiful chapel seating a maximum of 14 with an outside area seating a maximum of 45. Has a beautiful banqueting area seating a maximum of 200 and the surrounds are breathtaking. For more information go to http://www.granderoche.co.za/
Stellenbosch: Lanzerac Manor
Offering three separate fully air-conditioned venues seating between 20 and 150 guests, Lanzerac offers you the best for your wedding. With advice and catering options to blow your mind away, come and escape to this prestigious venue. For more information go to http://www.lanzerac.co.za/weddings_confer.htm
Table Mountain: The Twelve Apostles Hotel
With beautiful open and romantic settings, the twelve apostles will make every day special and has its own wedding coordinator to advice you throughout your special preparations and nothing is overlooked to make a fantastic day tremendous. For more information go to http://www.12apostleshotel.com/special-occasions/weddings
Gauteng: Irene country lodge
Possibly the last place you would have though to find a romantic wedding venue yet Irene Country Lodge is absolutely superb for your big day. Overlooking a beautiful lake and situated in between Pretoria and Johannesburg, this is a special quiet and warming place to have your wedding. For more information go to http://www.irenecountrylodge.co.za/weddings/
Beach Western Cape: Camps Bay Events
For all those of you looking at a trendy wedding in beautiful Camps Bay then go to this site to make you perfect day, extraordinary, http://www.campsbayevents.com
Eastern Cape: Sea Otters Lodge
With fantastic sea views and open and enclosed areas, Sea Otters lodge in Port Elizabeth will go pout of its way to make your day special. For more information go to http://www.seaotterslodge.com/
Kwazulu Natal: Greensleeves
Ever thought that you could have a medieval wedding amongst dukes and all their servants then welcome to Greensleeves. Offering you medieval themed weddings with dress to accompany and add to the fun. For more information about this amazing venue go to http://www.greensleeves.co.za/durban/weddings.html
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Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Ten best spots to explore your fantasies in South Africa
Talk about sex and everybody in the nearby vicinity becomes all shy and koi or blustery and heroic. What is it about the s word, possibly the most natural thing you can do, that tends to change a whole persons characteristic. Behind every person is a fantasy lurking about their most wanted wild time in the sack and what’s the bet that 90% of people have never tried to fulfill their fantasy due to embarrassment or the thought of what other people will think of them. Hey I say screw it, literally, there is nothing wrong with filling that deep down desire, just make sure that your partner is as comfortable with it as you are. As a male of undetectable age I am lucky enough to say that I have fulfilled at least most of my fantasies except for one or two and am on my way to coaxing my partner to enjoy these with me. I have found that the best times to have and enjoy your fantasy is with a partner who you are comfortable with and who is hopefully a long time partner. You can in this way enjoy your fantasies and theirs, which can be alarming but try your best to be understanding, they after all were understanding of you.
From speaking to different people and even reading some literature, some exciting some very boring, I have concluded a top ten fantasy and places to do it list.
1) The mile high, and low club. This particular one requires some creative genius and very good hiding skills. The mile high club is where you enjoy each other while flying, many have tried the bathrooms in commercial planes on long flights and have said that all though it was exhilarating it was also very cramped and uncomfortable. I spoke to one friend though, that met his particular partner on the plane, and how they worked this was amazing. What they did was get a blanket from the airhostess and as this was an overnight flight they put up their arm rest lay side to side and as she was wearing a dress, he slipped in from behind and pretended he was just cuddling her. The mile low club is doing the dirty on a train. This is supposed to be amazing as the roll of the train seems to help things along but just make sure you have the compartment to yourself as the moaning could offend others.
2) On the beach, this I must say is an ultimate for me as it has never occurred. It basically happens that you have a bit of fun with your partner at the seaside, I have heard that it can get a bit uncomfortable due to sand getting into strange places. Just make sure there are no kiddies or others walking around as this may cause some discomfort to you, but who knows maybe you enjoy being watched.
3) In the back garden, this is more of a safer fantasy due to the fact that you won’t easily be spotted but you are outside in the open exploring each others wares. There is a slight danger factor as the neighbor might just peep over the wall to enjoy the show.
4) In Cape Town people tend to be sexually liberal and I have heard of some interesting place here. The next 5 come from here. The Kirstenbosch gardens. This is an explosive experience as you could get caught at any minute and there are plenty of people about, it is also nice and quiet and there are lots of hiding spots, the one friend said that the best time for them was when they sneaked into the garden during one of the concerts and as it was so dark they could just go on and on without any real worry of being caught.
5) Lions head, going for a hike one day a friend and the partner fulfilled their fantasy here. They found a nice secluded area by straying from the path and they said the view afterwards and the surroundings and seeing themselves in these surroundings just spurred on overtime sessions.
6) Rhodes memorial. This one was an exciting adventure as a quiet place was found among the trees with people walking past constantly and in close proximity but never finding out what was happening a little bit away.
7) Table Mountain. This was another fulfilled fantasy of a friend where they had decided to go up Skeleton gorge, as you go up you have an embankment on the right leading down to a stream and there are plenty of hiding spots around you. He said that she was on top and kept a look out every now and again and that they had a really wonderful time lazing the afternoon away and enjoying each other in this wilderness get away in the heart of the city.
8) The nature reserves in and around the city apparently afford you many an opportunity to be naughty and escape into a wilderness within a suburbia. The most interesting experience I’ve heard of was a friend who had fun in one of the bird watching points at Rondevlei. On this occasion it seems that the birds had a bit of a wildlife view and not the other way round.
9) The hiking trail around Barberton affords many opportunities but as this is a dense and bushy area just make sure there aren’t any snakes or kreepy crawlies about who might want to join the play.
10) The most unusual One I’ve heard of was a friend who took public busses everyday and decided that he and his partner would sit right at the back of the bus and help each other out needles to say I’m only glad for him that the bus route that day was quiet.
Whatever your fantasy might be, don’t be scared to explore it, as you’ve seen some here weren’t. Enjoy :-)
From speaking to different people and even reading some literature, some exciting some very boring, I have concluded a top ten fantasy and places to do it list.
1) The mile high, and low club. This particular one requires some creative genius and very good hiding skills. The mile high club is where you enjoy each other while flying, many have tried the bathrooms in commercial planes on long flights and have said that all though it was exhilarating it was also very cramped and uncomfortable. I spoke to one friend though, that met his particular partner on the plane, and how they worked this was amazing. What they did was get a blanket from the airhostess and as this was an overnight flight they put up their arm rest lay side to side and as she was wearing a dress, he slipped in from behind and pretended he was just cuddling her. The mile low club is doing the dirty on a train. This is supposed to be amazing as the roll of the train seems to help things along but just make sure you have the compartment to yourself as the moaning could offend others.
2) On the beach, this I must say is an ultimate for me as it has never occurred. It basically happens that you have a bit of fun with your partner at the seaside, I have heard that it can get a bit uncomfortable due to sand getting into strange places. Just make sure there are no kiddies or others walking around as this may cause some discomfort to you, but who knows maybe you enjoy being watched.
3) In the back garden, this is more of a safer fantasy due to the fact that you won’t easily be spotted but you are outside in the open exploring each others wares. There is a slight danger factor as the neighbor might just peep over the wall to enjoy the show.
4) In Cape Town people tend to be sexually liberal and I have heard of some interesting place here. The next 5 come from here. The Kirstenbosch gardens. This is an explosive experience as you could get caught at any minute and there are plenty of people about, it is also nice and quiet and there are lots of hiding spots, the one friend said that the best time for them was when they sneaked into the garden during one of the concerts and as it was so dark they could just go on and on without any real worry of being caught.
5) Lions head, going for a hike one day a friend and the partner fulfilled their fantasy here. They found a nice secluded area by straying from the path and they said the view afterwards and the surroundings and seeing themselves in these surroundings just spurred on overtime sessions.
6) Rhodes memorial. This one was an exciting adventure as a quiet place was found among the trees with people walking past constantly and in close proximity but never finding out what was happening a little bit away.
7) Table Mountain. This was another fulfilled fantasy of a friend where they had decided to go up Skeleton gorge, as you go up you have an embankment on the right leading down to a stream and there are plenty of hiding spots around you. He said that she was on top and kept a look out every now and again and that they had a really wonderful time lazing the afternoon away and enjoying each other in this wilderness get away in the heart of the city.
8) The nature reserves in and around the city apparently afford you many an opportunity to be naughty and escape into a wilderness within a suburbia. The most interesting experience I’ve heard of was a friend who had fun in one of the bird watching points at Rondevlei. On this occasion it seems that the birds had a bit of a wildlife view and not the other way round.
9) The hiking trail around Barberton affords many opportunities but as this is a dense and bushy area just make sure there aren’t any snakes or kreepy crawlies about who might want to join the play.
10) The most unusual One I’ve heard of was a friend who took public busses everyday and decided that he and his partner would sit right at the back of the bus and help each other out needles to say I’m only glad for him that the bus route that day was quiet.
Whatever your fantasy might be, don’t be scared to explore it, as you’ve seen some here weren’t. Enjoy :-)
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Top 10 coastal spots of South Africa:
South Africa is a wondrous place where you’ve got 2 coastlines, The Atlantic and the Indian, converging at one central point. There are many holiday destinations along the coast with climates varying from a Mediterranean type climate on the Atlantic side, to a subtropical paradise like climate on the Indian side.
Hermanus
A beautiful seaside whale watching town with many exciting day to day happenings. Hermanus is known as the official whale watching area of South Africa, there are many more things to do apart from whale watching, there’s Horse riding, Paragliding, kayaking, Shark cage diving, fishing, Hiking, shopping, swimming and sun bathing at the spectacular beaches and much, much more. There is also place of interest like the Hermanus Magnetic observatory which is part of a world wide network which monitors variations of the earth’s magnetic field. The whale festival at the end of September is a very popular time to visit, this is when the Southern right whales come into the bay to mate, and you can also see the calving festival in August where horn blowers and other activities welcome the calves to Hermanus for the 1st time. At both festivals you will be able to find stalls, rides and other entertainments to keep you amused and coming back for more. For more information about Hermanus please contact the Hermanus Tourism office at +27 (0) 28 312 2629 or email the infoburo@hermanus.co.za
Plettenberg Bay
Originally named Bahia Formosa, meaning beautiful bay, by Portuguese explorers before the official founding of the Cape by Jan Van Riebeeck. It is just as the original name suggests, even today, set on the garden route about 600kms out of Cape Town and about 250kms away from East London, it is a paradise that is beautiful, tranquil, hospitable and breathtaking. It has beautiful undisturbed beaches, Rock peninsulas, turquoise lagoons and towering indigenous forest. It is surrounded by Nature reserves and National parks and is in an area that is home to the highest bungee jump in the world. Know as Plett to the locals it is a town set in an area where there isn’t a day of boredom to be had unless you choose so, you have whale and dolphin watching, birding, hiking, kayaking, cycling, abseiling, horse riding and much, much more. For more information contact the tourism office at +27 (0) 44 533 4065 or email info@plettenbergbay.co.za
St Lucia
A beautiful scenic town in Kwazulu Natal that is the Gateway to the St Lucia Wetlands national park. With 5 distinctive eco systems the park incorporates Mkuzi (a big 5 reserve), Sodwana Bay, which is a world famous diving destination, and Kosi Bay, which in itself is a natural paradise. The area is known as the jewel of Kwazulu Natal and here one can find many animal and plant species, from Whale and dolphin viewing to hippo’s, crocodile, majestic Pelicans ridding the warm thermal currents, Goliath Herons who stab their prey as a means of capturing it, and many land based wildlife species including the big 5. It is also a natural breeding ground for the leatherback and loggerhead turtle. Hiking along, you can pass through or by Sub tropical forests, lily covered pans and open grasslands. Lake St Lucia is the largest estuarine water body in Africa and home to much diversity. St Lucia is a perfect spot for animal lovers and those looking for a peaceful and serene getaway and it is also close to Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game reserve which has the highest Rhino population in the world, so come and explore this natural diverse area.
Margate
A carefree friendly holiday centre which is fantastic to visit in and out of season periods, with beautiful beaches, shopping experiences to die for and many activities to keep you busy, this has made Margate a very popular holiday destination. It has beautiful coral reefs making it a wonderful Scuba diving and snorkeling spot, its sub tropical temperatures also make this an ideal retreat for those who love all types of water sports. There is plenty of accommodation available for holiday goers but often it is wise to book ahead of time during the school holidays.
Camps Bay
A popular village just outside of Cape town that has fantastic white sandy beaches, perfect for swimming in the cold Atlantic and warming up in the sun. It has hiking trails along the mountains edge and is popular for its Mediterranean style restaurants and side walk cafes. Set in between the 12 apostles and lions head you have some breathtaking views of humans and scenery alike.
Jeffrey’s Bay
A small surf driven town in Kwazulu which is said to be among the 10 best surf spots in the world. But surfing isn’t all that is to be seen here, it has the biggest harbour in South Africa, a shark aquarium, Several small game reserves, a penguin rehab centre, some wonderful restaurants, a fantastic night life, and, dare I say it, A surfing museum.
Umhlanga rocks
This is one of those well established towns with a small seaside feel that most people just can’t get enough of. It has some wonderful surfing beaches and spots just offshore that were perfectly created for surfing and scuba diving. It is also home to one of the last drive ins in South Africa so why not grab your loved one, or find one for the night, and go and cuddle in the backseat of your hired sedan watching a movie on offer. Umhlanga is definitely the perfect holiday destination with enough on offer to entertain every individual in your family.
Lambert’s bay
Beautiful and serene Lambert’s Bay is the seafood hotspot of the Western Cape and the Crayfish Mecca of South Africa. It is famous for its long stretches of uninterrupted white beaches and marine viewing in the rocky pools. It has an amazing history stretching back to the Iron Age and has many spots where you can view rock art paintings. Other things to do are Whale watching between August and November, the Wildflowers in spring, hiking and adventures and Heaviside’s dolphins.
Knysna
When describing Knysna then Paradise on earth comes close to mind, set between a lush forest and beautiful lagoon protected by the Knysna heads through which the sea flows to flood the lagoon. Its history goes back as far as 1804 when George Rex, reputed bastard son of George the 3rd moved his family and very large entourage to an estate he purchased, then known as Melkhoutkraal, on the coast of the area now known as Knysna. In 1885 the Gold rush hit Knysna and Jubilee creek, now a wonderful picnic area, was the exact spot where gold was found. For more information about Knysna and its surrounds contact +27 (0) 44 382 5510
Kei Mouth
A magical spot that is mostly unspoilt beaches and wondrous scenery, Kei mouth lies on the Banks of the great Kei River and the Wild coast. The beaches, which are mostly surrounded by wooded dunes, are perfectly beautiful and this is one of the few holiday destinations in South Africa that almost guarantees complete peace and serenity without all the hustle and bustle of most holiday destinations. Activities include, shopping, Horse riding, hiking, surfing, golfing and much more.
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Hermanus
A beautiful seaside whale watching town with many exciting day to day happenings. Hermanus is known as the official whale watching area of South Africa, there are many more things to do apart from whale watching, there’s Horse riding, Paragliding, kayaking, Shark cage diving, fishing, Hiking, shopping, swimming and sun bathing at the spectacular beaches and much, much more. There is also place of interest like the Hermanus Magnetic observatory which is part of a world wide network which monitors variations of the earth’s magnetic field. The whale festival at the end of September is a very popular time to visit, this is when the Southern right whales come into the bay to mate, and you can also see the calving festival in August where horn blowers and other activities welcome the calves to Hermanus for the 1st time. At both festivals you will be able to find stalls, rides and other entertainments to keep you amused and coming back for more. For more information about Hermanus please contact the Hermanus Tourism office at +27 (0) 28 312 2629 or email the infoburo@hermanus.co.za
Plettenberg Bay
Originally named Bahia Formosa, meaning beautiful bay, by Portuguese explorers before the official founding of the Cape by Jan Van Riebeeck. It is just as the original name suggests, even today, set on the garden route about 600kms out of Cape Town and about 250kms away from East London, it is a paradise that is beautiful, tranquil, hospitable and breathtaking. It has beautiful undisturbed beaches, Rock peninsulas, turquoise lagoons and towering indigenous forest. It is surrounded by Nature reserves and National parks and is in an area that is home to the highest bungee jump in the world. Know as Plett to the locals it is a town set in an area where there isn’t a day of boredom to be had unless you choose so, you have whale and dolphin watching, birding, hiking, kayaking, cycling, abseiling, horse riding and much, much more. For more information contact the tourism office at +27 (0) 44 533 4065 or email info@plettenbergbay.co.za
St Lucia
A beautiful scenic town in Kwazulu Natal that is the Gateway to the St Lucia Wetlands national park. With 5 distinctive eco systems the park incorporates Mkuzi (a big 5 reserve), Sodwana Bay, which is a world famous diving destination, and Kosi Bay, which in itself is a natural paradise. The area is known as the jewel of Kwazulu Natal and here one can find many animal and plant species, from Whale and dolphin viewing to hippo’s, crocodile, majestic Pelicans ridding the warm thermal currents, Goliath Herons who stab their prey as a means of capturing it, and many land based wildlife species including the big 5. It is also a natural breeding ground for the leatherback and loggerhead turtle. Hiking along, you can pass through or by Sub tropical forests, lily covered pans and open grasslands. Lake St Lucia is the largest estuarine water body in Africa and home to much diversity. St Lucia is a perfect spot for animal lovers and those looking for a peaceful and serene getaway and it is also close to Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game reserve which has the highest Rhino population in the world, so come and explore this natural diverse area.
Margate
A carefree friendly holiday centre which is fantastic to visit in and out of season periods, with beautiful beaches, shopping experiences to die for and many activities to keep you busy, this has made Margate a very popular holiday destination. It has beautiful coral reefs making it a wonderful Scuba diving and snorkeling spot, its sub tropical temperatures also make this an ideal retreat for those who love all types of water sports. There is plenty of accommodation available for holiday goers but often it is wise to book ahead of time during the school holidays.
Camps Bay
A popular village just outside of Cape town that has fantastic white sandy beaches, perfect for swimming in the cold Atlantic and warming up in the sun. It has hiking trails along the mountains edge and is popular for its Mediterranean style restaurants and side walk cafes. Set in between the 12 apostles and lions head you have some breathtaking views of humans and scenery alike.
Jeffrey’s Bay
A small surf driven town in Kwazulu which is said to be among the 10 best surf spots in the world. But surfing isn’t all that is to be seen here, it has the biggest harbour in South Africa, a shark aquarium, Several small game reserves, a penguin rehab centre, some wonderful restaurants, a fantastic night life, and, dare I say it, A surfing museum.
Umhlanga rocks
This is one of those well established towns with a small seaside feel that most people just can’t get enough of. It has some wonderful surfing beaches and spots just offshore that were perfectly created for surfing and scuba diving. It is also home to one of the last drive ins in South Africa so why not grab your loved one, or find one for the night, and go and cuddle in the backseat of your hired sedan watching a movie on offer. Umhlanga is definitely the perfect holiday destination with enough on offer to entertain every individual in your family.
Lambert’s bay
Beautiful and serene Lambert’s Bay is the seafood hotspot of the Western Cape and the Crayfish Mecca of South Africa. It is famous for its long stretches of uninterrupted white beaches and marine viewing in the rocky pools. It has an amazing history stretching back to the Iron Age and has many spots where you can view rock art paintings. Other things to do are Whale watching between August and November, the Wildflowers in spring, hiking and adventures and Heaviside’s dolphins.
Knysna
When describing Knysna then Paradise on earth comes close to mind, set between a lush forest and beautiful lagoon protected by the Knysna heads through which the sea flows to flood the lagoon. Its history goes back as far as 1804 when George Rex, reputed bastard son of George the 3rd moved his family and very large entourage to an estate he purchased, then known as Melkhoutkraal, on the coast of the area now known as Knysna. In 1885 the Gold rush hit Knysna and Jubilee creek, now a wonderful picnic area, was the exact spot where gold was found. For more information about Knysna and its surrounds contact +27 (0) 44 382 5510
Kei Mouth
A magical spot that is mostly unspoilt beaches and wondrous scenery, Kei mouth lies on the Banks of the great Kei River and the Wild coast. The beaches, which are mostly surrounded by wooded dunes, are perfectly beautiful and this is one of the few holiday destinations in South Africa that almost guarantees complete peace and serenity without all the hustle and bustle of most holiday destinations. Activities include, shopping, Horse riding, hiking, surfing, golfing and much more.
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Monday, July 14, 2008
Gauteng Districts: Towns and cities:
Gauteng is a province of immense culture, industry, natural wonder and history. It is broken down into 6 districts, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan municipality, City of Tswane Metropolitan municipality, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan municipality, Metsweding District municipality, Sedibeng District municipality, West Rand District municipality.
City of Johannesburg Metropolitan municipality:
Alexandra
A township situated on the banks of the Jukskei River and next to the very wealthy suburb of Sandton.
Johannesburg
A city of incredible history, being the centre of a major gold rush on the Witwatersrand and known as the biggest man made forest in the world with over 10 million trees in the city centre and the surrounds.
Lenasia
Originally an Indian Township in the Apartheid Era which played a big part in the struggle against the Apartheid Government, it is now a multi cultural town with soaring property values and a good grasp of where the people come from.
Midrand
Originally called Halfway house and renamed Midrand due to its central proximity to Witwatersrand (rand) and Pretoria. Home to the Kyalami race track with international racing happening year round.
Randburg
An affluent suburb in Johannesburg which once was a separate Town and with the expansion of the city has become a part of the city itself.
Roodepoort
Famous for the Walter Sisulu botanical gardens and its student life. It is now under the larger Johannusberg metropol.
Sandton
Known as the richest square mile in Africa, Sandton offers people every thing they could need from entertainment to business.
Soweto
A township with a history of struggle, development and liberation. Originally an acronym for the South Western Township and now the central symbol for South Africans everywhere.
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality:
Alberton
An unusual town in the aspects of the town planning schemes as it does not have a purpose for its sight. It is an industries town with major industry occurring on its outskirts.
Benoni
A town where gold was originally found. It was later beautified with the addition of many lakes and parks and is now a popular spot for business and leisure.
Boksburg
Considered to be one of the most important gold mining towns in Johannesburg, built in 1887 to accommodate everybody coming to the gold rush, it has grown into a leisure, mining and industrial town.
Brakpan
Originally a gold and uranium mining town of importance, it has now become a quiet suburban area with its own casino complex.
Daveyton
A township which is about 18kms away from Benoni, popular for turning out some of the most prominent soccer stars. It is also known as the Chevrolet Township due to the fact that its taxis consist of every type of Chevrolet that has been made and it is the only township to do this.
Devon
Duduza
A township which has a very turbulent history. Seeing violent boycotts between 1984 and 1987 in which the South African military was called out.
Edenvale
Starting out in 1903 as Rietfontein it is a town of middle to high income groups and plenty of activity to keep anybody busy.
Germiston
A scene of the gold rush which gripped Johannesburg and in 1921 was home to the largest gold refinery in the world. It was also home to the murderess Daisy Louisa De Melker who was the second woman to be hanged in South Africa.
Impumelelo
A township found about 38kms east of Springs
Isando
Katlehong
An informal Township that is in a state of squalor.
Kempton Park
Mainly an industrial town which is situated minutes away from the O. R. Thambo airport and many shopping centre, entertainment venues and a casino.
Kwathema
A township that was created in 1951 for the resettlement of black people by the apartheid government. A larger player in the actions against the apartheid government.
Nigel
Primarily a gold mining town which focuses heavily on industry as well.
Reiger Park
Mainly a colored township which has a history of turbulence due to unrest bought about by the apartheid government. Also played a big roll in the Xenophobic attacks that originally plagued South Africa.
Springs
Named after the multitude of fresh water springs that is to be found in the area. Graduated from a farm to a coal mining village, to a gold mining town.
Tembisa
A large Township situated just outside of Kempton Park and part of the resettlement program of the Apartheid government. Established in 1957.
Thokoza
Near Alberton and together with Katlehong forming the 2nd largest township in South Africa.
Tsakane
Established in the late 70’s. A township that is spreading into immense proportions.
Vosloorus
A township near Boksburg that is home to many foreigners and the site of relocation by the Apartheid government.
Wattville
A township that was established in 1940 and originally home in the 1950’s to ANC president Oliver Thambo after who Johannesburg international is now named.
City of Tswane Metropolitan municipality:
Atteridgeville
Centurion
An incredible and wonderful lifestyle awaits those that visit this town. Its human history stretches as far back as 1200AD and there is plenty to do in modern times.
Hammanskraal
Named after a man named Hamman who set up a stockade here to protect his cattle, it serves as a black community.
Irene
A town situated so close to Centurion that it is being slowly absorbed into Centurion. It has a very similar history and lifestyle to that of Centurion.
Mamelodi
Literally translated into “mother of melodies” and incidentally the name given to Paul Kruger because of his ability to make his whistles sound like different birds. It is a large black township set by the apartheid government and originally started with 16 houses.
Pretoria
A quiet peaceful city with an incredible and long involved history, famous for the beautiful Jacaranda trees that can be found here.
Soshanguwe
Sedibeng District Municipality:
Boipatong
A township near Vanderbijlpark and set up in 1955. A place of the Boipatong massacre just before the fall of Apartheid.
Bophelong
Also situated near Vanderbijlpark and established in 1955 as well.
Evaton
Established in 1904 and the scene to the major unrest which caused a state of emergency to be called in 1984/5.
Sebokeng
Started by the Apartheid government in 1965 with 18772 houses and a scene to the violent unrest in 1984.
Sharpeville
Established in 1942 with 5466 houses and the scene of the Sharpeville massacre where 69 people were killed and 178 people were wounded by the police during the violence. It is now a peaceful black township.
Vanderbijlpark
An industrial town that together with Vereeniging and Sasolburg form the Vaal Triangle, a large industrial area in South Africa.
Vereeniging
A place where close to the Vaal River that is home to industry, outdoor entertainment and the Suikerbosrand nature reserve.
Meyerton
A small town situated situated just 15kms north of Vereeniging.
Heidelberg
A picturesque town which was started in 1862.
Ratanda
A township South of Gauteng which was developed in 1955. It was one of the first townships in 1984 to experience the unrest which enacted a state of emergency.
Metsweding District Municipality:
Bronkhorstspruit
A small farming town which is home to the largest Buddhist temple in the Southern hemisphere, called the Nan Hua temple.
Ekangala
Bronberg
Cullinan
A rich Diamond pipe was discovered here in 1902 and in 1905 the famed Cullinan Diamond was discovered here, it weighed 3106.75 carats until it was cut into 9 different segments.
Refilwe
Meaning we’re blessed is a township near Lanseria Airport in Johannesburg.
Zithobeni
Meaning humble yourself is a township situated just north of Bronkhorstspruit.
West Rand District Municipality:
Carletonville
A gold mining town in Western Gauteng that is one of the richest gold producing areas in the world.
Khutsong
A township which has seen sometimes violent unrest since February of 2006.
Kagiso
A township established in 1956 and found near Krugersdorp.
Kromdraai
A protected conservancy in Western Gauteng near Krugersdorp.
Krugersdorp
A mining city which was established in 1887 and where you can find gold, asbestos, manganese, iron and lime mining. It was incidentally in the city where uranium was extracted from gold by products for the first time in the world.
Magaliesburg
A picturesque small town set at the foot of the Magaliesburg mountain range.
Muldersdrift
A beautiful countryside town that is close enough to cities that you don’t feel isolated but quiet and scenic enough that you feel like you are in paradise.
Mohlakeng
A small township situated near Randfontein.
Randfontein
A picturesque mining town 45kms away from Johannesburg.
Bekkersdal
A township situated 14kms South of Randfontein. It was established in 1945 to house workers and miners who worked in or around Randfontein.
Westonaria
Ten Suburban Townships which have grown become close nit and which have become one.
City of Johannesburg Metropolitan municipality:
Alexandra
A township situated on the banks of the Jukskei River and next to the very wealthy suburb of Sandton.
Johannesburg
A city of incredible history, being the centre of a major gold rush on the Witwatersrand and known as the biggest man made forest in the world with over 10 million trees in the city centre and the surrounds.
Lenasia
Originally an Indian Township in the Apartheid Era which played a big part in the struggle against the Apartheid Government, it is now a multi cultural town with soaring property values and a good grasp of where the people come from.
Midrand
Originally called Halfway house and renamed Midrand due to its central proximity to Witwatersrand (rand) and Pretoria. Home to the Kyalami race track with international racing happening year round.
Randburg
An affluent suburb in Johannesburg which once was a separate Town and with the expansion of the city has become a part of the city itself.
Roodepoort
Famous for the Walter Sisulu botanical gardens and its student life. It is now under the larger Johannusberg metropol.
Sandton
Known as the richest square mile in Africa, Sandton offers people every thing they could need from entertainment to business.
Soweto
A township with a history of struggle, development and liberation. Originally an acronym for the South Western Township and now the central symbol for South Africans everywhere.
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality:
Alberton
An unusual town in the aspects of the town planning schemes as it does not have a purpose for its sight. It is an industries town with major industry occurring on its outskirts.
Benoni
A town where gold was originally found. It was later beautified with the addition of many lakes and parks and is now a popular spot for business and leisure.
Boksburg
Considered to be one of the most important gold mining towns in Johannesburg, built in 1887 to accommodate everybody coming to the gold rush, it has grown into a leisure, mining and industrial town.
Brakpan
Originally a gold and uranium mining town of importance, it has now become a quiet suburban area with its own casino complex.
Daveyton
A township which is about 18kms away from Benoni, popular for turning out some of the most prominent soccer stars. It is also known as the Chevrolet Township due to the fact that its taxis consist of every type of Chevrolet that has been made and it is the only township to do this.
Devon
Duduza
A township which has a very turbulent history. Seeing violent boycotts between 1984 and 1987 in which the South African military was called out.
Edenvale
Starting out in 1903 as Rietfontein it is a town of middle to high income groups and plenty of activity to keep anybody busy.
Germiston
A scene of the gold rush which gripped Johannesburg and in 1921 was home to the largest gold refinery in the world. It was also home to the murderess Daisy Louisa De Melker who was the second woman to be hanged in South Africa.
Impumelelo
A township found about 38kms east of Springs
Isando
Katlehong
An informal Township that is in a state of squalor.
Kempton Park
Mainly an industrial town which is situated minutes away from the O. R. Thambo airport and many shopping centre, entertainment venues and a casino.
Kwathema
A township that was created in 1951 for the resettlement of black people by the apartheid government. A larger player in the actions against the apartheid government.
Nigel
Primarily a gold mining town which focuses heavily on industry as well.
Reiger Park
Mainly a colored township which has a history of turbulence due to unrest bought about by the apartheid government. Also played a big roll in the Xenophobic attacks that originally plagued South Africa.
Springs
Named after the multitude of fresh water springs that is to be found in the area. Graduated from a farm to a coal mining village, to a gold mining town.
Tembisa
A large Township situated just outside of Kempton Park and part of the resettlement program of the Apartheid government. Established in 1957.
Thokoza
Near Alberton and together with Katlehong forming the 2nd largest township in South Africa.
Tsakane
Established in the late 70’s. A township that is spreading into immense proportions.
Vosloorus
A township near Boksburg that is home to many foreigners and the site of relocation by the Apartheid government.
Wattville
A township that was established in 1940 and originally home in the 1950’s to ANC president Oliver Thambo after who Johannesburg international is now named.
City of Tswane Metropolitan municipality:
Atteridgeville
Centurion
An incredible and wonderful lifestyle awaits those that visit this town. Its human history stretches as far back as 1200AD and there is plenty to do in modern times.
Hammanskraal
Named after a man named Hamman who set up a stockade here to protect his cattle, it serves as a black community.
Irene
A town situated so close to Centurion that it is being slowly absorbed into Centurion. It has a very similar history and lifestyle to that of Centurion.
Mamelodi
Literally translated into “mother of melodies” and incidentally the name given to Paul Kruger because of his ability to make his whistles sound like different birds. It is a large black township set by the apartheid government and originally started with 16 houses.
Pretoria
A quiet peaceful city with an incredible and long involved history, famous for the beautiful Jacaranda trees that can be found here.
Soshanguwe
Sedibeng District Municipality:
Boipatong
A township near Vanderbijlpark and set up in 1955. A place of the Boipatong massacre just before the fall of Apartheid.
Bophelong
Also situated near Vanderbijlpark and established in 1955 as well.
Evaton
Established in 1904 and the scene to the major unrest which caused a state of emergency to be called in 1984/5.
Sebokeng
Started by the Apartheid government in 1965 with 18772 houses and a scene to the violent unrest in 1984.
Sharpeville
Established in 1942 with 5466 houses and the scene of the Sharpeville massacre where 69 people were killed and 178 people were wounded by the police during the violence. It is now a peaceful black township.
Vanderbijlpark
An industrial town that together with Vereeniging and Sasolburg form the Vaal Triangle, a large industrial area in South Africa.
Vereeniging
A place where close to the Vaal River that is home to industry, outdoor entertainment and the Suikerbosrand nature reserve.
Meyerton
A small town situated situated just 15kms north of Vereeniging.
Heidelberg
A picturesque town which was started in 1862.
Ratanda
A township South of Gauteng which was developed in 1955. It was one of the first townships in 1984 to experience the unrest which enacted a state of emergency.
Metsweding District Municipality:
Bronkhorstspruit
A small farming town which is home to the largest Buddhist temple in the Southern hemisphere, called the Nan Hua temple.
Ekangala
Bronberg
Cullinan
A rich Diamond pipe was discovered here in 1902 and in 1905 the famed Cullinan Diamond was discovered here, it weighed 3106.75 carats until it was cut into 9 different segments.
Refilwe
Meaning we’re blessed is a township near Lanseria Airport in Johannesburg.
Zithobeni
Meaning humble yourself is a township situated just north of Bronkhorstspruit.
West Rand District Municipality:
Carletonville
A gold mining town in Western Gauteng that is one of the richest gold producing areas in the world.
Khutsong
A township which has seen sometimes violent unrest since February of 2006.
Kagiso
A township established in 1956 and found near Krugersdorp.
Kromdraai
A protected conservancy in Western Gauteng near Krugersdorp.
Krugersdorp
A mining city which was established in 1887 and where you can find gold, asbestos, manganese, iron and lime mining. It was incidentally in the city where uranium was extracted from gold by products for the first time in the world.
Magaliesburg
A picturesque small town set at the foot of the Magaliesburg mountain range.
Muldersdrift
A beautiful countryside town that is close enough to cities that you don’t feel isolated but quiet and scenic enough that you feel like you are in paradise.
Mohlakeng
A small township situated near Randfontein.
Randfontein
A picturesque mining town 45kms away from Johannesburg.
Bekkersdal
A township situated 14kms South of Randfontein. It was established in 1945 to house workers and miners who worked in or around Randfontein.
Westonaria
Ten Suburban Townships which have grown become close nit and which have become one.
Mpumalanga districts, cities, towns and municipalities.
Mpumalanga is a tourism hotspot in South Africa due to its wonderful subtropical climate incredible scenery and massive to do list. It has been broken down into 3 district municipalities and several local municipalities under that, with each local municipality looking after a certain amount of towns and cities.
1) Gert Sibande District Municipality.
a) Highveld East Municipality
b) Albert Luthuli Municipality
c) Mkhondo Municipality
d) Msukaligwa Municipality
e) Lekwa Municipality
f) Dipaleseng Municipality
g) Seme Municipality
2) Nkangala District Municipality
a) Emalahleni Municipality
b) Thembisile Municipality
c) Dr JS Moroka Municipality
d) Middelburg Municipality
e) Delmas Municipality
f) Highlands Municipality
g) Mdlala nature reserve
3) Ehlanzeni District Municipality
a) Mbombela Municipality
b) Nkomazi Municipality
c) Thaba Chweu Municipality
e) Umjindi Municipality
f) Lowveld Municipality
Although there are many municipalities the towns are the main thing to concentrate on as each one has its own interesting history, sights and enjoyment.
Amersfoort
A small sheep farming village which was established in 1888 and built around a Dutch Reform Church that was established in 1876
Amsterdam
Essentially a sheep farming village with Wattle, Pine and Gum Forests in the surrounds. It is so named out of gratitude towards the Netherlands which was sympathetic in the Boers plight.
Belfast
With fantastic trout fishing and mainly a peaceful and idyllic farming village.
Badplaas
A wonderful resort area set in the grasslands of the Mpumalanga at the foot of the Ndlumudlumu Mountains. Famous for it wonder healing sulpherous hot spring and amazing wildlife.
Breyten
A small farming village with fascinating history. The farm on which the town is built was owned by Lukas Potgieter who was given the farm as compensation for loosing his leg during the Boer war.
Balfour
A small coal mining and farming village that was established in 1898 and was originally named McHattiesburg.
Bethal
A small mining and farming village that is beautiful to visit. On the famous agricultural tour you can see 26 cows being milked in under 6 minutes.
Barberton
A beautiful serene town with a wonderful natural untouched beauty, perfect for many outdoor activities including hiking, picnicking, kayaking and much, much more.
Bushbuckridge
Carolina
Named after a wife and rebuilt after it was razed in the Second World War. Carolina is a small farming village with a little bit of coal and precious stone mining to be found.
Chrissiesmeer
Known as the largest fresh water lake in South Africa, it has a wonderful history which includes some fascinating evidence of rock art and floating villages.
Dullstroom
A wonderfully peaceful fishing area that attract anglers from all over the world. It has a history of violence, detention and torture that sits in an incredible contrast to the tranquil beauty that is modern day Dullstroom.
Delmas
Originally a large farm named De Le Mas (of the small farm) it is now a farming community with a small town.
Ermelo
The commercial, industrial and educational centre of a fairly area, stretching just over 7500kmsq in Mpumalanga. Here you can find many types of mining and farming activities.
Graskop
A beautiful picturesque area at the foot of the Drakensburg that is perhaps the most photographed area in the world.
Greylingstad
Once a bustling close nit community with every day know how of comings and goings. It is now tragically a ghost town, this occurred when the main road between Johannesburg and Durban was built and it bypassed Greylingstad causing a drop in business and economy.
Groblersdal
One of the cultural heritage sites of Mpumalanga and started because of the awesome irrigation scheme of the Loskop Dam. Mainly a beautiful farming area with a massive variety of different produce.
Hazyview
A wonderful small town that is known as the best banana farming area in the world due to its perfect weather. A host of things can be done such as wild game viewing at one of the private game farms near Hazyview, or balloon riding and much, much more.
Hectorspruit
Kinross
Established in 1915 and named after Kinross in Scotland. It is a small gold mining area with 4 mines in the area.
KwaMhlanga
An important centre for future development and the spiritual home to the Ndebele tribe.
Kaapmuiden
A small farming village that produces Sugarcane, Subtropical fruit and vegetables. It is 25kms away from the Kruger National Park and very knowledgeable of its surrounds.
Komatipoort
An area with Subtropical fruit farming and in close proximity to the Mozambique border, the Kruger National Park and the Swaziland border.
Lydenburg
With many activities and the magnificent Lydenburg falls, which consists of 3 falls and is a major attraction. This is the perfect holiday spot for a romantic getaway or action filled time.
Loopspruit
A small town located 25kms North of Pretoria.
Machadodorp
A natural and beautiful area that is an angler’s paradise and home to a naturally radioactive spring that is reported to have powerful healing abilities.
Morgenzon
Meaning “morning light” and home to an important agricultural school. It is also a small farming town.
Marble hall
Originally called Marmerhol, meaning marble hole, it is now the agricultural centre of the area with its irrigation farms growing a host of products. Marble was discovered here in 1920 and it is still home to the Marble Lime mine.
Middelburg
A large farming and industrial town that was originally called “Nazareth” meaning root from dry earth. A historical area with a colorful diversity of culture.
Malelane
A slow paced and easy going town that farms tropical fruits and is a gateway into the Kruger National Park.
Nelspruit
Home to the Lowveld botanical gardens which boasts the 1st man made forest, the Sudwala caves, a dinosaur park and is the cultural centre of the area. A bustling city set in the valley of the Crocodile River.
Ohrigstad
Considered to be the gateway to the panorama trail, it is a quaint village set in the foothills of the Drakensburg. It is in close proximity to some of the more beautiful spots of Mpumalanga.
Pilgrims Rest
The whole town has been declared a national heritage site and the history goes back to 1874. A beautiful and unusual town that helps one relive the Transvaal Gold Rush.
Perdekop
A town whose name is translated into horse hill. It was established on top of an 1889m during an equine sickness epidemic. It was found that the horses got over there illness at this altitude and the town was established around that reason.
Piet Retief
A timber production and small mining town with its history and heritage dating back to the Voortrekkers.
Sabie
Set in the centre of one of the largest man made forests in the world, it is a picturesque town set on the panorama trail and hosting a huge amount of activities.
Secunda
Siyabuswa
A township that was the centre to the Ndebele people during the Apartheid era and the traditional way of life for the Ndebele nation is still practiced here. It is also a part of the cultural heartland of Mpumalanga.
Standerton
A town with the Vaal River flowing through it. It is a popular tourist destination with the guest farms being the most popular form of accommodation. Here you can experience all the holiday activities of an inland town with lots, lots more.
Skukuza
Lying on the banks of the Sabie River and situated in the heart of the Kruger National Park. It is the largest encampment in the park and is considered to be the capitol of the park.
Trichardt
Volksrust
A farming area, the town is the central commercial area for the district and has a violent history of war.
Vaalbank
An important town with a very rural population.
Waterfall Boven
Literally meaning “above the waterfall,” this beautiful spot has wonderful outdoor activities and accommodation that suits all pockets.
Waterfall Onder
Situated at the base of the escarpment below a beautiful waterfall, Waterfall Onder is a beautiful holiday spot full of small town charm and mysterious legends. The name is literally translated into “below the waterfall” and it is sister village to Waterfall Boven.
Witbank
Named after the rocky outcrop of white sand stone, it is a coal mine founded in 1903 with an amazing an often unbelievable history.
White River
With the Reptile Park, Lowveld botanical gardens and close proximity to the Kruger National Park, the Agricultural town of White River makes an incredible holiday destination base.
1) Gert Sibande District Municipality.
a) Highveld East Municipality
b) Albert Luthuli Municipality
c) Mkhondo Municipality
d) Msukaligwa Municipality
e) Lekwa Municipality
f) Dipaleseng Municipality
g) Seme Municipality
2) Nkangala District Municipality
a) Emalahleni Municipality
b) Thembisile Municipality
c) Dr JS Moroka Municipality
d) Middelburg Municipality
e) Delmas Municipality
f) Highlands Municipality
g) Mdlala nature reserve
3) Ehlanzeni District Municipality
a) Mbombela Municipality
b) Nkomazi Municipality
c) Thaba Chweu Municipality
e) Umjindi Municipality
f) Lowveld Municipality
Although there are many municipalities the towns are the main thing to concentrate on as each one has its own interesting history, sights and enjoyment.
Amersfoort
A small sheep farming village which was established in 1888 and built around a Dutch Reform Church that was established in 1876
Amsterdam
Essentially a sheep farming village with Wattle, Pine and Gum Forests in the surrounds. It is so named out of gratitude towards the Netherlands which was sympathetic in the Boers plight.
Belfast
With fantastic trout fishing and mainly a peaceful and idyllic farming village.
Badplaas
A wonderful resort area set in the grasslands of the Mpumalanga at the foot of the Ndlumudlumu Mountains. Famous for it wonder healing sulpherous hot spring and amazing wildlife.
Breyten
A small farming village with fascinating history. The farm on which the town is built was owned by Lukas Potgieter who was given the farm as compensation for loosing his leg during the Boer war.
Balfour
A small coal mining and farming village that was established in 1898 and was originally named McHattiesburg.
Bethal
A small mining and farming village that is beautiful to visit. On the famous agricultural tour you can see 26 cows being milked in under 6 minutes.
Barberton
A beautiful serene town with a wonderful natural untouched beauty, perfect for many outdoor activities including hiking, picnicking, kayaking and much, much more.
Bushbuckridge
Carolina
Named after a wife and rebuilt after it was razed in the Second World War. Carolina is a small farming village with a little bit of coal and precious stone mining to be found.
Chrissiesmeer
Known as the largest fresh water lake in South Africa, it has a wonderful history which includes some fascinating evidence of rock art and floating villages.
Dullstroom
A wonderfully peaceful fishing area that attract anglers from all over the world. It has a history of violence, detention and torture that sits in an incredible contrast to the tranquil beauty that is modern day Dullstroom.
Delmas
Originally a large farm named De Le Mas (of the small farm) it is now a farming community with a small town.
Ermelo
The commercial, industrial and educational centre of a fairly area, stretching just over 7500kmsq in Mpumalanga. Here you can find many types of mining and farming activities.
Graskop
A beautiful picturesque area at the foot of the Drakensburg that is perhaps the most photographed area in the world.
Greylingstad
Once a bustling close nit community with every day know how of comings and goings. It is now tragically a ghost town, this occurred when the main road between Johannesburg and Durban was built and it bypassed Greylingstad causing a drop in business and economy.
Groblersdal
One of the cultural heritage sites of Mpumalanga and started because of the awesome irrigation scheme of the Loskop Dam. Mainly a beautiful farming area with a massive variety of different produce.
Hazyview
A wonderful small town that is known as the best banana farming area in the world due to its perfect weather. A host of things can be done such as wild game viewing at one of the private game farms near Hazyview, or balloon riding and much, much more.
Hectorspruit
Kinross
Established in 1915 and named after Kinross in Scotland. It is a small gold mining area with 4 mines in the area.
KwaMhlanga
An important centre for future development and the spiritual home to the Ndebele tribe.
Kaapmuiden
A small farming village that produces Sugarcane, Subtropical fruit and vegetables. It is 25kms away from the Kruger National Park and very knowledgeable of its surrounds.
Komatipoort
An area with Subtropical fruit farming and in close proximity to the Mozambique border, the Kruger National Park and the Swaziland border.
Lydenburg
With many activities and the magnificent Lydenburg falls, which consists of 3 falls and is a major attraction. This is the perfect holiday spot for a romantic getaway or action filled time.
Loopspruit
A small town located 25kms North of Pretoria.
Machadodorp
A natural and beautiful area that is an angler’s paradise and home to a naturally radioactive spring that is reported to have powerful healing abilities.
Morgenzon
Meaning “morning light” and home to an important agricultural school. It is also a small farming town.
Marble hall
Originally called Marmerhol, meaning marble hole, it is now the agricultural centre of the area with its irrigation farms growing a host of products. Marble was discovered here in 1920 and it is still home to the Marble Lime mine.
Middelburg
A large farming and industrial town that was originally called “Nazareth” meaning root from dry earth. A historical area with a colorful diversity of culture.
Malelane
A slow paced and easy going town that farms tropical fruits and is a gateway into the Kruger National Park.
Nelspruit
Home to the Lowveld botanical gardens which boasts the 1st man made forest, the Sudwala caves, a dinosaur park and is the cultural centre of the area. A bustling city set in the valley of the Crocodile River.
Ohrigstad
Considered to be the gateway to the panorama trail, it is a quaint village set in the foothills of the Drakensburg. It is in close proximity to some of the more beautiful spots of Mpumalanga.
Pilgrims Rest
The whole town has been declared a national heritage site and the history goes back to 1874. A beautiful and unusual town that helps one relive the Transvaal Gold Rush.
Perdekop
A town whose name is translated into horse hill. It was established on top of an 1889m during an equine sickness epidemic. It was found that the horses got over there illness at this altitude and the town was established around that reason.
Piet Retief
A timber production and small mining town with its history and heritage dating back to the Voortrekkers.
Sabie
Set in the centre of one of the largest man made forests in the world, it is a picturesque town set on the panorama trail and hosting a huge amount of activities.
Secunda
Siyabuswa
A township that was the centre to the Ndebele people during the Apartheid era and the traditional way of life for the Ndebele nation is still practiced here. It is also a part of the cultural heartland of Mpumalanga.
Standerton
A town with the Vaal River flowing through it. It is a popular tourist destination with the guest farms being the most popular form of accommodation. Here you can experience all the holiday activities of an inland town with lots, lots more.
Skukuza
Lying on the banks of the Sabie River and situated in the heart of the Kruger National Park. It is the largest encampment in the park and is considered to be the capitol of the park.
Trichardt
Volksrust
A farming area, the town is the central commercial area for the district and has a violent history of war.
Vaalbank
An important town with a very rural population.
Waterfall Boven
Literally meaning “above the waterfall,” this beautiful spot has wonderful outdoor activities and accommodation that suits all pockets.
Waterfall Onder
Situated at the base of the escarpment below a beautiful waterfall, Waterfall Onder is a beautiful holiday spot full of small town charm and mysterious legends. The name is literally translated into “below the waterfall” and it is sister village to Waterfall Boven.
Witbank
Named after the rocky outcrop of white sand stone, it is a coal mine founded in 1903 with an amazing an often unbelievable history.
White River
With the Reptile Park, Lowveld botanical gardens and close proximity to the Kruger National Park, the Agricultural town of White River makes an incredible holiday destination base.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
The regions and happenings of Kwazulu Natal
It’s no wonder that this area is know as the garden of South Africa, with its sub tropical climate and extravagant beauty, it is not a place to simply drive through. With nine sub divided areas you will be spoiled for choice from coastlines to mountainous terrain and a whole lot in between The eleven main areas are Amajuba, eThekwini, uThukela, itembe, Sisonke, Uthungulu, Ugu, uMgungunglovu, uMkhanyakude, Umzinyathi and Zululand. Natal was named so by Vasco De Gama who landed here on Christmas day in 1497. He named the area Natal which means Christmas in Portuguese.
Amajuba:
Named so in 1825 by Shaka Zulu’s impis, it is known as a place of peace, hence the meaning “a place of doves.”
Charlestown
This is a figurative ghost town at the top of Laing’s Neck Pass. It started of as a railway station and customs post in the late 1800’s. Many black folk then bought free land here but were forcibly removed in the 1960’s due to Apartheid Cleansing; with few people living there it started to become a ghost town.
Damhauser
A former coal mining village which is now known for its Stock farming of mainly cattle and sheep.
Hattingspruit
Started in the 1800’s as a coal mining village it is famous for the farmers brewery which was started here and brews German and Austrian Ales.
Madadeni
A large township situated near New Castle.
Newcastle
A town of long history. It started of as an out post for the British Natal colonies until coal was discovered. It then became an industrial town and is now popular for its commerce, sports and general relaxed lifestyle. It is set on the banks of the Ncandu River and has a very successful angling league.
Utrecht
A small town set in the foot hills of the Balele Mountains. Its main economic resources are coal and cattle. It has a wealth of history starting of as grazing land for which the Voortrekkers paid 100 head of cattle to the then Zulu king Mpande. They later claimed it for themselves and developed the town Utrecht which was named after the Netherlands city of Utrecht. It ultimately fell into the hands of the British after the invasion of South Africa by Britain.
eThewini:
Amanzimtoti
The area is named after the river which means sweet waters. It is a Tourist destination renowned for its warm weather and warmth in hospitality and also very famous sardine run which occurs annually.
Cato Ridge
Doonside
A small seaside village which is set close to Amanzimtoti on the banks of the Manzimtoti River. Popular with tourists and a good angling spot during the annual sardine run.
Drummond
Durban
Home to largest Indian population outside of India, Durban is a definite mix of cultural color and spice. Housing the busiest port in South Africa and being the 3rd largest city in South Africa, this wonderful area is very popular among the tourists for its beautiful coastlines and Subtropical weather.
ekuPhakameni
The name ekuPhakameni is translated to “place of spiritual uplift” and was founded by one of the largest Christian movements known as the Nazareth Baptist Church. It was founded in 1911 by Isaiah Shembe whose grave in ekuPhakameni is now regarded as a shrine.
Hillcrest
Known as one of the most lucrative areas in Kwazulu Natal, this is a far cry from its humble beginnings. It started life as a farming village and grew steadily. The roads and infrastructure are firm set and the road ways were fully tarred between the 1970’s and 1980’s. the town started booming from 1995 and as mentioned before it is now known as the most lucrative town of Kwazulu Natal.
Illovo Beach
Set on the banks of the Local river bank this is a small seaside resort village.
Inanda
Meaning pleasant place in isiZulu, it is a town situated 24km’s from Durban and has a vast political history. It is here where John Langalibalele Dube was founding president of the African National congress between 1912 and 1917. The town is broken down into a few sub areas and in one of these he founded 3 schools and the sub area was later known as Dube Town.
Isipingo Beach
This seaside resort town is built near the mouth of the Siphingo River and is the burial site of famous Dick King who is well known for his record horse ride of 600m/960km to look for aid of a besieged British Garrison at Port Natal.
Karridene
A seaside village and resort, built by Walter Karri Davis as a sanitarium for mine workers suffering from Phthisis, a type of tuberculosis which is caused by the inhalation of rock particles.
Kingsburgh
A small sea side resort near Durban.
Kloof
Named after the deep ravine which was formed by the Molweni stream, it is a beautiful suburb that is leafy and green. Known for the lush mansions with trees surround and the beautiful Kloof Gorge.
Kwamashu
A township outside of Durban that was originally meant only for African settlement by the apartheid government.
La Lucia
Set on the beautiful Coastline of Umhlanga rocks, la Lucia is a relaxed and serene sea side resort area with a wondrous rural feel to it.
La Merey
Mount Edgecombe
A sugar growing area near Umhlanga which is famous for its beauty and resorts, not forgetting the all popular golf resorts
New Germany
Established in 1848 by German settlers who came to stay on a cotton farm which was not successful and they started to grow vegetables and flowers here.
Pinetown
Formerly a concentration Camp housing Boer Woman and Children it is now an industries city with what is believed to be the oldest standing cricket grounds in South Africa which was started in 1873
Queensburgh
A middle class town which was settled by people working in Durban who wanted to escape the high humidity of the coastal towns and moved a little further inland to the hilly hills.
Tongaat
A sugarcane growing town named after the river on whose banks the town settled in 1945.
Umbogintwini
Umdloti
A quiet seaside resort situated at the mouth of the Mdloti river close to mall and other towns the town booms during tourism season increasing the population tenfold.
Umgabada
Umhlanga Rocks
Forming of the Kwazulu Natal Sugar belt with Umdloti, Umhlanga is being haled as the new Sandton with many businesses moving that way due to urban decline happening in Durban CBD. It serves many purposes including being a fantastic seaside resort with diverse entertainment for the whole family.
Verulam
Settled by Methodists in 1850, Verulam’s population now comprises of folk with mainly Indian descent. The most amazing landmark of this interesting area is the Sri Gopalall Hindu Temple which was opened in 1913 by Mahatma Gandhi.
Warner Beach
Laid out in 1910 as a residential area for Government Pensioners Warner beach is a fantastic peaceful holiday resort area.
Westville
The town was laid out on the Westville Farm in 1847 and is now known as an academic town with prominent schools and the University of Kwazulu Natal within its borders.
Winkelspruit
This small seaside resort was founded after the schooner Tsonga sank here in 1875. The sailors not wanting the stores to go to waste set up a shop on the river bank and sold the water damaged goods. Winkel in Afrikaans means shop and Spruit means small stream.
iLembe:
Ballito
Established in 1964 as a Township on sugarcane land the town was named after a pair of Italian stockings, incidentally Ballito in Italian means little balls. It is now a well known holiday resorts with all the amenities that make for an unbelievable holiday.
Kwadukuza
A sugar cane town which is famous for being the place where Shaka was assassinated. It was named Stanger by the European Settlers in 1873 after the original town had been burnt down in 1823. The original town was named Kwadukuza, “place of the lost person”, by Shaka. You can still see the Mahogany tree where king Shaka held all his meetings in front of the municipal offices. The name Kwadukuza was reinstated in 2006.
Salt Rock
The name Salt rock comes from the time of King Shaka when his handmaidens would collect dry salt at low tied to barter with the colonials. It is a place of exquisite beauty and peace.
Sisonke:
Bulwer
Popular for its flying sports such as hand gliding and paragliding. Bulwer is also popular for its bird watching or just to generally relax. Set in the Amahwaqa mountain range, also known as the misty mountains, it is a good place to relax.
Cedarville
Set in the foothills of the Drakensburg Mountain range and gateway to 3 spectacular mountain path ways.
Franklin
Himeville
Set in the foothills of the Southern Drakensburg, it is the closest village to the world renowned Sanni Pass and has it’s own Nature reserve and incredibly diverse history.
Ixopo
Set on the tributary of the Mkhomazi river. This area is a major sugar cane and forestry area with the area being part of the Midlands Meander.
Kokstad
Started by the Griguas king Adam Kok 3rd, Kokstad was named after him. A major cheese and dairy area with a colorful history.
Matatiele
With an unusual history, the town was the centre for cattle rustling and gun running until 1874 when order was restored. It now occupies it’s time with the more peaceful work of dairy farming.
Swartberg
Underberg
One of South Africa’s fly-fishing capitols and an administrative town for the areas dairy and cattle farming communities.
Ugu:
Harding
A picturesque town situated in the Mzimkulwana river valley. Popular for its timber and dairy trade.
Hibberdene
A beautiful and popular coastal town that is the gateway to the Hibiscus coast and a wonderful holiday destination.
Ifafa Beach
Ifafa is translated from Zulu into Sparkling which only barely describes this wonderful coastal resort
Margate
A seaside resort town with incredible nightlife and day time activities. Maybe you can also solve the riddle of the Margate Monster. Come have a peak.
Palm Beach
Names after the Illala palm that is indigenous to Southern Africa. It is a small peaceful seaside resort village.
Park Rynie
A delightful Sea side resort village with wonderful swimming sights and quiet history.
Pennington
A small coastal resort village which locks holiday goers by the hundreds. Also has sugarcane and dairy farming at its heart
Port Edward
A small peaceful resort town that doesn’t show the shadow of its history where many Europeans fleeing from the raid by the Zulus on Port natal were massacred after landing here. Although apart from its dark history it is a peaceful and beautiful holiday destination.
Port Shepstone
The largest Town on the Kwazulu Natal South Coast, Port Shepstone came about when marble deposits were discovered and the harbour was immediately opened for marine trade. Trade is still popular with goods such as Lime, Marble and Sugar. It is also a very popular tourist destination for its beauty and serenity.
Ramsgate
Original home to a sole individual Paul buck who was a painter and violin maker in his own right it is now a retirement village and holiday resort.
Scottburgh
Originally known as Davenport and a surfer’s hotspot. Scottburgh has wonderful lawns sloping onto sandy beaches. It is set on the bank of the Mpanbanyoni River, which translates to confuser of birds.
Sezela
Named after a man eating crocodile which was hunted down by Shaka Zulu in 1823. The Sezela means “he who smells out” because it was said that the crocodile hunted by sent. It is now mainly known as a sugar producing town.
Shelley Beach
Set on the hibiscus coast and famed for its multitude of beautiful shells, hence its name. A quiet, peaceful and relaxing holiday is to be had here.
Southbroom
An up market village considered as the jewel of the south coast. South broom has a history of conservation dating as far back as 1884 when the first boarding house was set up here.
St Michaels-on-
Wonderful small seaside town which is the perfect place to try all sorts of seaside and water sports.
Umkomaas
A fantastic diving area with an eventful and unsolved history. The coral reef about 5kms offshore is a wonderful spot for seeing different coral, predator and other fish species.
Umtentweni
A small resident resort town which is perfect for city leavers trying to ease into a relaxed lifestyle
Umzinto
A semi-urban town with a large textile mill.
Umzumbe
A wonderfully peaceful seaside town where your only worry is the setting and rising of the sun.
Uvongo
A beautiful seaside town with secluded beaches and amazing fishing spots and scenery.
Widenham
Umgungundlovu:
Balgowan
Wonderful for crafts and arts and home to a very exclusive boy’s boarding school
Boston
Looking for lush forests, waterfalls and lakes then Boston is the place to come. Set on the foothills of the Drakensburg mountains and part of the Boston-Bulwer beat.
Byrne
Dargle
Set in the foothills of the Drakensburg and a place of relaxation and quiet contemplation.
Hilton
Home to Hilton college, one of South Africa’s leading private schools. A quiet and peaceful town.
Howick
A town set just above the 95m high Howick falls. With a history of being started small and expanding dramatically.
Impendle
Merivale
Mooiriver
A wonderful out door area, perfect for water sports and hiking. So named when the voortrekkers 1st saw it and called it so, mooi meaning pretty.
New Hanover
A small town started by German Cotton growers and is now a producer of sugar cane.
Nottingham Road
A town of incredible beauty that is reminiscent of early 1900’s English country side with old style pubs and dotted with farmlands
Pietermaritzburg
Known as the second largest city in Kwazulu Natal and the starting or ending point, depending on the year, of the famous comrades marathon. A city of history and distinctions with politics thrown into the mix.
Richmond
Famous for industry and produce of Citrus, dairy, poultry, sugarcane and timber.
Wartburg
Visiting here is very much like stepping into a hamlet in Germany. Mostly inhabited by fourth generation Families of German descent and a producer of Kiwi fruit, Timber, Sugarcane and maize.
York
Umkhanyakude:
Hluhluwe
A place of culture, growth and expectation. Producing 95% of the South African pineapples and home to the Zulu.
Ingwavuma
Set high in the Lebombo Mountains and boasting magnificent views and scenery.
Mkuze
Living in the shadows of the Bomb Mountains and sporting its own game reserve.
Mtubatuba
Constructed on Swampland in 1903 and lying just north of Richards Bay. Has its own sugar mill, which is its main industry.
St Lucia
When considering St Lucia you would have to consider it as a whole, as the St Lucia wetlands national park. The 3rd largest park in South Africa spanning 280kms of coastline.
Ubombo
A small peaceful town of Kwazulu Natal.
Umzinyathi:
Dundee
Set in the valley of the Biggarsberg Mountains, it originally was a coal mining village which has now become a beautiful scenic spot to visit with graceful homes and incredible beauty.
Glencoe
With a history of governance, it is now a coal mining and livestock farming district.
Greytown
A small town which saw the oppression of the Zulu’s in 1906. It is the final resting place of Sarie Marais, a famous Voortrekker woman who died during the birth of her 11th child; she is immortalized in the Afrikaans song of the same name.
Kranskop
Originally named Hope town in 1894 it was changed to Kranskop after confusion with another town of the same name in the Northern Cape. It is literally translated into Cliff heads and is named after two overhanging cliffs near the town.
Muden
Ever wanted to see a stationary car run uphill, this is the place to visit with wonderful scenery and its own game reserve.
Pomeroy
A town with a history as a missionary, then a battle ground, come and explores this wonderful quaint town.
Wasbank
Uthukela:
Bergville
Known as the gateway to the northern Drakensburg, this is a very scenic place with majestic views and exquisite scenery.
Colenso
Established in 1855 and the scene of the 1sr battle of the Anglo-Boer war in 1899. A quiet little town now but a wonderful place to visit for those that are interested in battle history.
Elandslaagte
Estcourt
Originally a turbulent battle field region which is now a wonderful quiet farming community with factories around the area making processed foods.
Ladysmith
A town with wonderful difference and strategic placement. Set in between Johannesburg and Durban and at the foot of the Drakensburg. A lot of sites from industrial to natural, really worth while looking at.
Weenen
Meaning “to weep,” the town was set up in 1838 and most of its voortekker residents were soon massacred by the Zulu’s after that. There’s nothing to weep about now though as the town has a nature reserve, some amazing white water rapids and a beautiful museum to visit.
Winterton
With horse riding, hand gliding, rock art, hiking, bass and trout fishing, and lots of other things to do, Winterton will leave you breathless with it’s stunning scenery and majestic views.
uThungulu:
Babanango
Known as the highest village in Zululand and a wonderful place to stay if you’re following the fascinating Battlefields route.
Empangeni
Set about 15km’s away from the Richards Bay harbour, it is a lovely town to visit and stay in with its own sugar mill and wonderful surrounds.
Eshowe
Home to the only aerial boardwalk in the southern hemisphere and the 1st settlement by Europeans in Zululand. It is a magnificent holiday destination with many fantastic things to do.
Mandini
Melmoth
Known to have the cleanest air and home to a gold rush in 1888, Melmoth is a picturesque town with beautiful peaceful surrounds and home to an internationally renowned tea which is considered the best tea from Africa.
Mtunzini
A place of wonderful natural beauty, known as the “place of Shade.” Mtunzini has beautiful dune forests, and an estuary lined with mangrove swamp forests.
Richards Bay
Richards Bay is one of the capitals of surfing in South Africa with a wonderful mix natural beauty and industry. It has the largest harbour in South Africa and is also the largest coal exporter. It has two aluminium smelteries on the harbour and a fertilizer plant.
Zululand:
Louwsberg
Home to the Itala game reserve which is a game viewer’s paradise.
Mahlabatini
Established in 1889 and known as the place of white sands, it is a small residential town.
Nongoma
Home to King Goodwill Zwelethini, and set close to Ntendeka wilderness area which is really a stunning corner of South Africa.
Paulpietersburg
A holiday maker’s paradise, it is home to the Natal Spa which has 9 hot and cold spa pools, it is set at the foot of the Dombe mountain which is a triangular flat top mountain. Here one has numerous things you can do and see so come and visit.
Pongola
With a rich history of the struggles between the Boers, Zulu’s and British. It has Subtropical fruit and sugarcane plantations and is set just 10km’s from the Swaziland boarder at the foot of the Lebombo Mountain Range.
Ulundi
The site of the final battle of the Anglo-Zulu war and home to a rich Zulu and Bantustan history.
Vryheid
Once the capital of the Nieuwe Republiek (the new republic) until its absorption into the Republic of South Africa and located along the Spoornet Coaline.
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Amajuba:
Named so in 1825 by Shaka Zulu’s impis, it is known as a place of peace, hence the meaning “a place of doves.”
Charlestown
This is a figurative ghost town at the top of Laing’s Neck Pass. It started of as a railway station and customs post in the late 1800’s. Many black folk then bought free land here but were forcibly removed in the 1960’s due to Apartheid Cleansing; with few people living there it started to become a ghost town.
Damhauser
A former coal mining village which is now known for its Stock farming of mainly cattle and sheep.
Hattingspruit
Started in the 1800’s as a coal mining village it is famous for the farmers brewery which was started here and brews German and Austrian Ales.
Madadeni
A large township situated near New Castle.
Newcastle
A town of long history. It started of as an out post for the British Natal colonies until coal was discovered. It then became an industrial town and is now popular for its commerce, sports and general relaxed lifestyle. It is set on the banks of the Ncandu River and has a very successful angling league.
Utrecht
A small town set in the foot hills of the Balele Mountains. Its main economic resources are coal and cattle. It has a wealth of history starting of as grazing land for which the Voortrekkers paid 100 head of cattle to the then Zulu king Mpande. They later claimed it for themselves and developed the town Utrecht which was named after the Netherlands city of Utrecht. It ultimately fell into the hands of the British after the invasion of South Africa by Britain.
eThewini:
Amanzimtoti
The area is named after the river which means sweet waters. It is a Tourist destination renowned for its warm weather and warmth in hospitality and also very famous sardine run which occurs annually.
Cato Ridge
Doonside
A small seaside village which is set close to Amanzimtoti on the banks of the Manzimtoti River. Popular with tourists and a good angling spot during the annual sardine run.
Drummond
Durban
Home to largest Indian population outside of India, Durban is a definite mix of cultural color and spice. Housing the busiest port in South Africa and being the 3rd largest city in South Africa, this wonderful area is very popular among the tourists for its beautiful coastlines and Subtropical weather.
ekuPhakameni
The name ekuPhakameni is translated to “place of spiritual uplift” and was founded by one of the largest Christian movements known as the Nazareth Baptist Church. It was founded in 1911 by Isaiah Shembe whose grave in ekuPhakameni is now regarded as a shrine.
Hillcrest
Known as one of the most lucrative areas in Kwazulu Natal, this is a far cry from its humble beginnings. It started life as a farming village and grew steadily. The roads and infrastructure are firm set and the road ways were fully tarred between the 1970’s and 1980’s. the town started booming from 1995 and as mentioned before it is now known as the most lucrative town of Kwazulu Natal.
Illovo Beach
Set on the banks of the Local river bank this is a small seaside resort village.
Inanda
Meaning pleasant place in isiZulu, it is a town situated 24km’s from Durban and has a vast political history. It is here where John Langalibalele Dube was founding president of the African National congress between 1912 and 1917. The town is broken down into a few sub areas and in one of these he founded 3 schools and the sub area was later known as Dube Town.
Isipingo Beach
This seaside resort town is built near the mouth of the Siphingo River and is the burial site of famous Dick King who is well known for his record horse ride of 600m/960km to look for aid of a besieged British Garrison at Port Natal.
Karridene
A seaside village and resort, built by Walter Karri Davis as a sanitarium for mine workers suffering from Phthisis, a type of tuberculosis which is caused by the inhalation of rock particles.
Kingsburgh
A small sea side resort near Durban.
Kloof
Named after the deep ravine which was formed by the Molweni stream, it is a beautiful suburb that is leafy and green. Known for the lush mansions with trees surround and the beautiful Kloof Gorge.
Kwamashu
A township outside of Durban that was originally meant only for African settlement by the apartheid government.
La Lucia
Set on the beautiful Coastline of Umhlanga rocks, la Lucia is a relaxed and serene sea side resort area with a wondrous rural feel to it.
La Merey
Mount Edgecombe
A sugar growing area near Umhlanga which is famous for its beauty and resorts, not forgetting the all popular golf resorts
New Germany
Established in 1848 by German settlers who came to stay on a cotton farm which was not successful and they started to grow vegetables and flowers here.
Pinetown
Formerly a concentration Camp housing Boer Woman and Children it is now an industries city with what is believed to be the oldest standing cricket grounds in South Africa which was started in 1873
Queensburgh
A middle class town which was settled by people working in Durban who wanted to escape the high humidity of the coastal towns and moved a little further inland to the hilly hills.
Tongaat
A sugarcane growing town named after the river on whose banks the town settled in 1945.
Umbogintwini
Umdloti
A quiet seaside resort situated at the mouth of the Mdloti river close to mall and other towns the town booms during tourism season increasing the population tenfold.
Umgabada
Umhlanga Rocks
Forming of the Kwazulu Natal Sugar belt with Umdloti, Umhlanga is being haled as the new Sandton with many businesses moving that way due to urban decline happening in Durban CBD. It serves many purposes including being a fantastic seaside resort with diverse entertainment for the whole family.
Verulam
Settled by Methodists in 1850, Verulam’s population now comprises of folk with mainly Indian descent. The most amazing landmark of this interesting area is the Sri Gopalall Hindu Temple which was opened in 1913 by Mahatma Gandhi.
Warner Beach
Laid out in 1910 as a residential area for Government Pensioners Warner beach is a fantastic peaceful holiday resort area.
Westville
The town was laid out on the Westville Farm in 1847 and is now known as an academic town with prominent schools and the University of Kwazulu Natal within its borders.
Winkelspruit
This small seaside resort was founded after the schooner Tsonga sank here in 1875. The sailors not wanting the stores to go to waste set up a shop on the river bank and sold the water damaged goods. Winkel in Afrikaans means shop and Spruit means small stream.
iLembe:
Ballito
Established in 1964 as a Township on sugarcane land the town was named after a pair of Italian stockings, incidentally Ballito in Italian means little balls. It is now a well known holiday resorts with all the amenities that make for an unbelievable holiday.
Kwadukuza
A sugar cane town which is famous for being the place where Shaka was assassinated. It was named Stanger by the European Settlers in 1873 after the original town had been burnt down in 1823. The original town was named Kwadukuza, “place of the lost person”, by Shaka. You can still see the Mahogany tree where king Shaka held all his meetings in front of the municipal offices. The name Kwadukuza was reinstated in 2006.
Salt Rock
The name Salt rock comes from the time of King Shaka when his handmaidens would collect dry salt at low tied to barter with the colonials. It is a place of exquisite beauty and peace.
Sisonke:
Bulwer
Popular for its flying sports such as hand gliding and paragliding. Bulwer is also popular for its bird watching or just to generally relax. Set in the Amahwaqa mountain range, also known as the misty mountains, it is a good place to relax.
Cedarville
Set in the foothills of the Drakensburg Mountain range and gateway to 3 spectacular mountain path ways.
Franklin
Himeville
Set in the foothills of the Southern Drakensburg, it is the closest village to the world renowned Sanni Pass and has it’s own Nature reserve and incredibly diverse history.
Ixopo
Set on the tributary of the Mkhomazi river. This area is a major sugar cane and forestry area with the area being part of the Midlands Meander.
Kokstad
Started by the Griguas king Adam Kok 3rd, Kokstad was named after him. A major cheese and dairy area with a colorful history.
Matatiele
With an unusual history, the town was the centre for cattle rustling and gun running until 1874 when order was restored. It now occupies it’s time with the more peaceful work of dairy farming.
Swartberg
Underberg
One of South Africa’s fly-fishing capitols and an administrative town for the areas dairy and cattle farming communities.
Ugu:
Harding
A picturesque town situated in the Mzimkulwana river valley. Popular for its timber and dairy trade.
Hibberdene
A beautiful and popular coastal town that is the gateway to the Hibiscus coast and a wonderful holiday destination.
Ifafa Beach
Ifafa is translated from Zulu into Sparkling which only barely describes this wonderful coastal resort
Margate
A seaside resort town with incredible nightlife and day time activities. Maybe you can also solve the riddle of the Margate Monster. Come have a peak.
Palm Beach
Names after the Illala palm that is indigenous to Southern Africa. It is a small peaceful seaside resort village.
Park Rynie
A delightful Sea side resort village with wonderful swimming sights and quiet history.
Pennington
A small coastal resort village which locks holiday goers by the hundreds. Also has sugarcane and dairy farming at its heart
Port Edward
A small peaceful resort town that doesn’t show the shadow of its history where many Europeans fleeing from the raid by the Zulus on Port natal were massacred after landing here. Although apart from its dark history it is a peaceful and beautiful holiday destination.
Port Shepstone
The largest Town on the Kwazulu Natal South Coast, Port Shepstone came about when marble deposits were discovered and the harbour was immediately opened for marine trade. Trade is still popular with goods such as Lime, Marble and Sugar. It is also a very popular tourist destination for its beauty and serenity.
Ramsgate
Original home to a sole individual Paul buck who was a painter and violin maker in his own right it is now a retirement village and holiday resort.
Scottburgh
Originally known as Davenport and a surfer’s hotspot. Scottburgh has wonderful lawns sloping onto sandy beaches. It is set on the bank of the Mpanbanyoni River, which translates to confuser of birds.
Sezela
Named after a man eating crocodile which was hunted down by Shaka Zulu in 1823. The Sezela means “he who smells out” because it was said that the crocodile hunted by sent. It is now mainly known as a sugar producing town.
Shelley Beach
Set on the hibiscus coast and famed for its multitude of beautiful shells, hence its name. A quiet, peaceful and relaxing holiday is to be had here.
Southbroom
An up market village considered as the jewel of the south coast. South broom has a history of conservation dating as far back as 1884 when the first boarding house was set up here.
St Michaels-on-
Wonderful small seaside town which is the perfect place to try all sorts of seaside and water sports.
Umkomaas
A fantastic diving area with an eventful and unsolved history. The coral reef about 5kms offshore is a wonderful spot for seeing different coral, predator and other fish species.
Umtentweni
A small resident resort town which is perfect for city leavers trying to ease into a relaxed lifestyle
Umzinto
A semi-urban town with a large textile mill.
Umzumbe
A wonderfully peaceful seaside town where your only worry is the setting and rising of the sun.
Uvongo
A beautiful seaside town with secluded beaches and amazing fishing spots and scenery.
Widenham
Umgungundlovu:
Balgowan
Wonderful for crafts and arts and home to a very exclusive boy’s boarding school
Boston
Looking for lush forests, waterfalls and lakes then Boston is the place to come. Set on the foothills of the Drakensburg mountains and part of the Boston-Bulwer beat.
Byrne
Dargle
Set in the foothills of the Drakensburg and a place of relaxation and quiet contemplation.
Hilton
Home to Hilton college, one of South Africa’s leading private schools. A quiet and peaceful town.
Howick
A town set just above the 95m high Howick falls. With a history of being started small and expanding dramatically.
Impendle
Merivale
Mooiriver
A wonderful out door area, perfect for water sports and hiking. So named when the voortrekkers 1st saw it and called it so, mooi meaning pretty.
New Hanover
A small town started by German Cotton growers and is now a producer of sugar cane.
Nottingham Road
A town of incredible beauty that is reminiscent of early 1900’s English country side with old style pubs and dotted with farmlands
Pietermaritzburg
Known as the second largest city in Kwazulu Natal and the starting or ending point, depending on the year, of the famous comrades marathon. A city of history and distinctions with politics thrown into the mix.
Richmond
Famous for industry and produce of Citrus, dairy, poultry, sugarcane and timber.
Wartburg
Visiting here is very much like stepping into a hamlet in Germany. Mostly inhabited by fourth generation Families of German descent and a producer of Kiwi fruit, Timber, Sugarcane and maize.
York
Umkhanyakude:
Hluhluwe
A place of culture, growth and expectation. Producing 95% of the South African pineapples and home to the Zulu.
Ingwavuma
Set high in the Lebombo Mountains and boasting magnificent views and scenery.
Mkuze
Living in the shadows of the Bomb Mountains and sporting its own game reserve.
Mtubatuba
Constructed on Swampland in 1903 and lying just north of Richards Bay. Has its own sugar mill, which is its main industry.
St Lucia
When considering St Lucia you would have to consider it as a whole, as the St Lucia wetlands national park. The 3rd largest park in South Africa spanning 280kms of coastline.
Ubombo
A small peaceful town of Kwazulu Natal.
Umzinyathi:
Dundee
Set in the valley of the Biggarsberg Mountains, it originally was a coal mining village which has now become a beautiful scenic spot to visit with graceful homes and incredible beauty.
Glencoe
With a history of governance, it is now a coal mining and livestock farming district.
Greytown
A small town which saw the oppression of the Zulu’s in 1906. It is the final resting place of Sarie Marais, a famous Voortrekker woman who died during the birth of her 11th child; she is immortalized in the Afrikaans song of the same name.
Kranskop
Originally named Hope town in 1894 it was changed to Kranskop after confusion with another town of the same name in the Northern Cape. It is literally translated into Cliff heads and is named after two overhanging cliffs near the town.
Muden
Ever wanted to see a stationary car run uphill, this is the place to visit with wonderful scenery and its own game reserve.
Pomeroy
A town with a history as a missionary, then a battle ground, come and explores this wonderful quaint town.
Wasbank
Uthukela:
Bergville
Known as the gateway to the northern Drakensburg, this is a very scenic place with majestic views and exquisite scenery.
Colenso
Established in 1855 and the scene of the 1sr battle of the Anglo-Boer war in 1899. A quiet little town now but a wonderful place to visit for those that are interested in battle history.
Elandslaagte
Estcourt
Originally a turbulent battle field region which is now a wonderful quiet farming community with factories around the area making processed foods.
Ladysmith
A town with wonderful difference and strategic placement. Set in between Johannesburg and Durban and at the foot of the Drakensburg. A lot of sites from industrial to natural, really worth while looking at.
Weenen
Meaning “to weep,” the town was set up in 1838 and most of its voortekker residents were soon massacred by the Zulu’s after that. There’s nothing to weep about now though as the town has a nature reserve, some amazing white water rapids and a beautiful museum to visit.
Winterton
With horse riding, hand gliding, rock art, hiking, bass and trout fishing, and lots of other things to do, Winterton will leave you breathless with it’s stunning scenery and majestic views.
uThungulu:
Babanango
Known as the highest village in Zululand and a wonderful place to stay if you’re following the fascinating Battlefields route.
Empangeni
Set about 15km’s away from the Richards Bay harbour, it is a lovely town to visit and stay in with its own sugar mill and wonderful surrounds.
Eshowe
Home to the only aerial boardwalk in the southern hemisphere and the 1st settlement by Europeans in Zululand. It is a magnificent holiday destination with many fantastic things to do.
Mandini
Melmoth
Known to have the cleanest air and home to a gold rush in 1888, Melmoth is a picturesque town with beautiful peaceful surrounds and home to an internationally renowned tea which is considered the best tea from Africa.
Mtunzini
A place of wonderful natural beauty, known as the “place of Shade.” Mtunzini has beautiful dune forests, and an estuary lined with mangrove swamp forests.
Richards Bay
Richards Bay is one of the capitals of surfing in South Africa with a wonderful mix natural beauty and industry. It has the largest harbour in South Africa and is also the largest coal exporter. It has two aluminium smelteries on the harbour and a fertilizer plant.
Zululand:
Louwsberg
Home to the Itala game reserve which is a game viewer’s paradise.
Mahlabatini
Established in 1889 and known as the place of white sands, it is a small residential town.
Nongoma
Home to King Goodwill Zwelethini, and set close to Ntendeka wilderness area which is really a stunning corner of South Africa.
Paulpietersburg
A holiday maker’s paradise, it is home to the Natal Spa which has 9 hot and cold spa pools, it is set at the foot of the Dombe mountain which is a triangular flat top mountain. Here one has numerous things you can do and see so come and visit.
Pongola
With a rich history of the struggles between the Boers, Zulu’s and British. It has Subtropical fruit and sugarcane plantations and is set just 10km’s from the Swaziland boarder at the foot of the Lebombo Mountain Range.
Ulundi
The site of the final battle of the Anglo-Zulu war and home to a rich Zulu and Bantustan history.
Vryheid
Once the capital of the Nieuwe Republiek (the new republic) until its absorption into the Republic of South Africa and located along the Spoornet Coaline.
To go and visit any one or all of these towns, then come and hire a vehicle from anyone of our branches at www.southafrica-carrental.com
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Nelspruit Car Rental, South Africa
Car Rental in Nelspruit, South Africa
Originally founded in 1905 by 3 brothers from the Nell family who grazed their cattle there during winter, it is now the manufacturing and agricultural hub of South Africa. For Car Rental in Nelspruit go to SouthAfrica-CarRental or email us at info@SouthAfrica-CarRental.com to rent your exploring fantasy. Vehicles can be collected at Nelspruit airport or downtown.
Originally founded in 1905 by 3 brothers from the Nell family who grazed their cattle there during winter, it is now the manufacturing and agricultural hub of South Africa. For Car Rental in Nelspruit go to SouthAfrica-CarRental or email us at info@SouthAfrica-CarRental.com to rent your exploring fantasy. Vehicles can be collected at Nelspruit airport or downtown.
Midrand Car Rental, South Africa
Car Rental in Midrand, South Africa
With international motorsports occurring at Kyalami and the city being situated directly in the middle of Pretoria and Johannesburg Midrand is definitely the place to be. For Car Hire in Midrand, go to SouthAfrica-CarRental or email info@SouthAfrica-CarRental.com to get around. Vehicles can be collected from downtown.
With international motorsports occurring at Kyalami and the city being situated directly in the middle of Pretoria and Johannesburg Midrand is definitely the place to be. For Car Hire in Midrand, go to SouthAfrica-CarRental or email info@SouthAfrica-CarRental.com to get around. Vehicles can be collected from downtown.
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