Making Waves
The KwaZulu-Natal Tourism Authority is an entity of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs. The purpose of the KwaZulu-Natal Tourism Authority, which trades as TKZN, is to develop, promote and market tourism into and within the Province of KwaZulu-Natal.
TKZN achieves this by striving to increase local and foreign arrivals, reduce foreign seasonality, increase tourist spend and length of stay within the province, improve the geographic spread of tourist visits across the province, improve the destination’s overall image, promote responsible, demand-driven tourism development and industry transformation, and to nurture strategic leadership.
Although there are 11 municipal districts in KZN, for travel purposes it is more comfortably divided into eight regions, namely Durban, the South Coast, the North Coast, Pietermaritzburg and the Midlands, the Drakensberg, the Battlefields, the, Zululand and the Maputaland or Elephant Coast. Each of these areas has its own unique characteristics and attractions and visitors are spoilt for choice.
Beaches and Adventure Activities
KwaZulu-Natal is a traveller’s dream, with a seemingly perpetual summer, offered by our subtropical climate. We are famous for our outdoor activities, beaches, natural environment, sport, surf, fishing, sailing, snorkelling and scuba diving. In addition to all the water related activities, adrenaline junkies can abseil the world’s highest gorge, bungee jump, go mountain biking, white-water rafting, or even do some ice climbing in the snowy mountains in the winter.
Heritage
There are plenty of opportunities to experience and enjoy the region; KwaZulu-Natal is rich in history and has an enviable diversity of cultures. This gives visitors endless authentic and fascinating opportunities to learn about, meet and interact with South Africans from all walks of life. Cultural diversity is apparent everywhere; in the traditional and contemporary music, dance, architecture, theatre and art, and even the agriculture of the local people. In addition, there are always plenty of exciting local and international culinary delights awaiting exploration.