Enjoy 3 magical hinterland experiences
Some of it is for the more adventurous among us, but even so, going inland is something everyone needs to do at least once.
There’s plenty to see and do, just a few kilometres inland of the coastal strip.
Some of it is for the more adventurous among us, but even so, going inland is something everyone needs to do at least once.
KwaXolo Caves: The famous KwaXolo Caves have a cultural history dating back centuries, when the San communities used them as open-rock shelters, as evidenced by the rock paintings. In early 2020, these cultural sites became accessible to visiting tourists through the establishment of the KwaXolo Caves Adventures.Using a via ferrata system – a climbing route with steel cables affixed to rocks – visitors are led by a local tour guide along the mountain precipice through to the KwaXolo Caves.
Views of the waterfall and gorge are interspersed with the cool interior of the caves, with picnic sites available at the site.
KwaNzimakwe Experience: Located between Mpenjati Nature Reserve and Ezinqoleni, WowZulu KwaNzimakwe hosts a cultural experience which includes traditional community theatre, including contemporary dance and games.
The traditional leader welcomes visitors, with tours of the crafters weaving, cattle kraal, organic garden and interaction with a traditional sangoma. There is also a Shembe Church visit with lunch and a traditional dinner with dance and music.
In 2019, the KwaNzimakwe Multi-Trail Park was launched, giving adventure lovers the chance to experience this beautiful part of the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast through a birdwatching trail, biking trail and 4×4 adventure trail.
Nyandezulu Experience: Visitors start the experience at Mfihlo Guest House where they embark on a five-hour guided drive or walk, across the Ntanta Mountain, boasting spectacular views of the 80-high Nyandezulu waterfall.
There is a picnic in the shade of a wild fig tree, an interaction with the sangoma (traditional healer) with an enlivened visit to the KwaTata Trading Centre and local Dafeleni bottle store on the way.
The experience finishes off with a scenic route past the Shembe Church atop the Mdlungwana mountain before lunch on the riverbank.
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