Kwazulu Natal Parks in South Africa

From vast forest areas to modern cities, from beautiful beaches to mountainous region, the province of Kwazulu Natal in South Africa is blessed with everything that travelers look for during their tours.

The region is strewn with number of national parks and game reserves where people can stay in the luxurious hotels and experience solitude in the the lap of nature. No wonder that Kwazulu Natal Parks has evolved as one of the top attractions of South Africa.

The two most famous among all the Kwazulu Natal Parks are Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park and Royal Natal National Park.

Over forty game reserves and parks are presented in Kwazulu Natal. St Lucia Wetland Park, Sodwana bay National Park, Hluhluwe / Umfolozi Game Reserve, AmaZulu Private Game Reserve, Cathedral Peak State Forest, Zululand Rhino Reserve, Mkuze Game Reserve are names of some of the popular sanctuaries and game reserves among the Kwazulu Natal Parks.

The Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park, covering most of the parts of the Drakensberg mountains, has been acclaimed as the World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In Zulu language, the Drakensberg mountains are called Ukhahlamba. This national park houses huge collection of rock paintings, created thousands of years ago by the indigenous people of this region. In the caves of the Drakensberg mountains, the spectacular quality of art on various subjects was made by the tribe of San or the Bushmen.

Besides the rock art, endemics and different types of animals are also conserved in the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park .

Number of luxurious hotels, guest houses, cottages, bungalows are present within the national park and in its surroundings for every kind of budget and taste. Some of the popular places for accommodation are Eagle's Rock Mountain Retreat , Cathkin Cottage B&B, Green Lantern Inn, Cathedral Peak Hotel and there are many more.

Another World Heritage site is The Greater St Lucia Wetlands Park which stretches from Kozi Bay in the south to Cape St. Lucia in the north. Covering a vast area, the park comprises of beaches, coral reefs, coastal forests, water marshes, dry woodland, plains and big lakes. The Greater St Lucia Wetlands Park is the home to thousand crocodiles and largest population of hippopotamus. Besides, there are host of other animals like African Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino, Zebra and innumerable varieties of flora.

Another important national park of South Africa is Royal Natal National Park. Blessed with bountiful of flora and fauna, Royal Natal National Park is noted for the Amphitheatre.. The Amphitheatre is a approximately 5 km long and 1000m high rock wall situated between Eastern Buttress and Sentinel. Mont-aux-Sources is the peak which can be reached as you climb up the area from Sentinel Car Park. The peak is the starting point of rivers like Tugela, Orange and others. World's second highest waterfall, The Tugela Fall tumble down the Amphitheatre and presents a spectacular view for the tourists.

Different types of accommodation facilities are present in and around the Kwazulu Natal Parks and the tourists can either spend their time in leisurely manner or get involved in hiking, mountain biking, trekking and walking safaris. The Kwazulu Natal Parks are perfect places to find solace and peace in the midst of natural surroundings.

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