Other activities in Kwa Zulu Natal
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Shakabarker Tours
Shakabarker Tours operates out of St Lucia and conducts a range of excellent wildlife tours, including a chameleon tour.
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Project Gateway
Project Gateway is a recently launched community-based initiative that runs several projects to help local people, including a shelter for homeless people and a primary school. It’s housed in the former city prison, Old Pietermaritzburg Prison. A craft centre, fabric-printing shop, fashion school and cafe were opening at the time of research. The area around here has a reputation for being a little edgy; go in groups and don’t wander in the surrounding streets.
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Cathedral Peak Nature Reserve
In the shadow of the ramparts of Cathedral Peak, Cathedral Peak Nature Reserve backs up against a colossal escarpment of peaks between Royal Natal National Park and Giant’s Castle, west of Winterton. With the Bell (2930m), the Horns (3005m) and Cleft Peak (3281m) on the horizon, this is a beautifully photogenic park. Hikers must register with the park office before setting off on walks; be sure to obtain instructions and times regarding the hikes, including that to Cathedral Peak.
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Wild 5 Extreme Adventures
Organised activities are offered by Wild 5 Extreme Adventures, at the Oribi Gorge Hotel. It offers a 100m Wild Swing (free-fall jump and swing) off Lehr’s Falls (R350), abseiling (R250), white-water rafting (R495), horse riding (R200 per 1½ hours) and a zip-line across the gorge (R200). It’s located 11km off the N2 along the Oribi Flats Rd.
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Calypso Diving
The PADI-qualified operator, Calypso Diving, offers open-water diving courses (from R2400), and advanced courses and dives in nearby wrecks and elsewhere. Beginners’ practice dives take place in uShaka’s lagoon aquarium. Certified divers can also dive in uShaka’s ocean aquarium (R350).
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Vergelegen Nature Reserve
The Vergelegen Nature Reserve has trout fishing. There are no established campsites in the area, but you can camp on hikes (R40). The turn-off is 44km from Nottingham Road, off the Lower Lotheni–Sani Pass road, at the Mzinga River. From there the area is another 2km.
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Monk’s Cowl
Within uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Monk’s Cowl, another stunning slice of the Drakensberg range, offers superb hiking and rock climbing. Within Monk’s Cowl are the two peaks Monk’s Cowl and Champagne Castle.
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Casea Charters
Casea Charters is a family-run fishing charter business operating from Umhlanga. Rods, tackle and bait are supplied, and you can keep your catch at no additional fee. Whales and dolphin sightings are often an added bonus.
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uShaka Surf and Adventures
For beginners, the best place to grab a board and a lesson is through uShaka Surf and Adventures on the uShaka Beach (R150 per lesson or board hire R50 per hour). Kayak tours (R150) are also available.
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False Bay
North of the Western Shores region, and accessed via Rte 22 east of Hluhluwe Village, False Bay offers forest walks and an attractive campsite right on the lake shores.
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Themba’s Birding & Eco Tours
Birdwatching is a delight in St Lucia and beyond. Official and recommended guides include Themba of Themba’s Birding & Eco Tours.
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Wylde Ride
Wylde Ride has excellent three- to nine-day rides also available in the Midlands, uKhalamba-Drakensbergs and beyond.
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Mkhomazi Wilderness Area
The Mkhomazi Wilderness Area is one of the few places where you can hike for days without seeing anyone else.
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Kitesports
Kite-surfing is very popular around Durban; lessons are available through Kitesports at Umhlanga Rocks.
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Jabulani
Birdwatching is a delight in St Lucia and beyond. Official and recommended guides include Jabulani.
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Ushaka Horse Trails
One-hour to full-day horse trails are available through Ushaka Horse Trails. Ring for directions.
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2nd Breath
Highly qualified PADI professional who takes classes and safety issues very seriously.
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Quo Vadis
Based at the Cutty Sark Hotel, and recommended for its charters.
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African Watersports
Major focus is shark dives; for experienced divers.
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Aliwal Dive Centre
Also has pleasant rooms available.
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Calypso Diving
The PADI-qualified operator, Calypso Diving, offers open-water diving courses (from R2400), and advanced courses and dives in nearby wrecks and elsewhere. Beginners’ practice dives take place in uShaka’s lagoon aquarium. Certified divers can also dive in uShaka’s ocean aquarium (R350).
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Skydive KZN
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Ocean Safaris
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Natal Sharks Board
A fascinating trip is to accompany Natal Sharks Board personnel in their boat when they tag and release trapped sharks and other fish from the shark nets that protect Durban’s beachfront.
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KZN Southern Birding Route
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