South Africa's playground, KwaZulu-Natal has spectacular mountain ranges, miles and miles of golden beaches, battlefields and some of the best game reserves in the country.

South Africa's playground, KwaZulu-Natal has spectacular mountain ranges, miles and miles of golden beaches, battlefields and some of the best game reserves in the country. Every June and July, hundreds of thousands of sardines make their way up the coast, getting trapped in bays and coves, they beach themselves and create much excitement at this natural extravaganza.

Home to two World Heritage sites, Kwazulu-Natal abounds in natural beauty and cultural heritage. The Greater St.Lucia Wetlands Park, has five distinct ecosystems and a unique biodiversity found nowhere else on earth, offers everything from Big 5 game viewing, gorgeous beaches and some of the best snorkelling and scuba diving in the country.

Famous for its rhino conservation programme and big five sightings, Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park is the largest of KZN's reserves and boasts a fantastic cross section of wildlife. Mkuze and Ndomo game reserves are also popular, and walking safaris in these reserves are spectacular.

• Falaza Game Park and Spa
• Mkuze Falls Game Reserve
• Nambiti Game Reserve
• Phinda Game Reserve
• Thanda Game Reserve