Seven reasons to visit the Valley of 1000 Hills in KZN

The Valley of 1000 Hills is the place to go for all adventure, nature, and history lovers.

This popular destination caters for a variety of needs for the whole family.

Let’s look at some of the activities you can enjoy when you visit the Valley of 1000 Hills:

• Reconnect with nature thanks to numerous hills, valleys, and cliffs along the banks of the Umgeni River when you visit the Valley of 1000 Hills.

• See Carl Roberts - a sculpture whose work has been purchased and exhibited around the world.

• Have fun with the members of the wild; from wildebeest and giraffes to zebra and blesbok.

• Gift yourself or family with beautiful traditional beadwork by community members sold at the Woza Moya premises. Visit Woza Moya, a social enterprise that was established in 2002 and whose primary objective is the reduction of poverty through craft. At the premises, you will be able to buy necklaces, earrings, fashion accessories, lifestyle decor, gift boxes, and gift items. Woza Moya prides itself in having “160 bead workers trained by Woza Moya who were patients at our respite facility, and 20 wire workers, some trained at the centre and some self-trained.”

• Enjoy traditional music and dance at the PheZulu Safari Park offered by the Gasa clan. Not only do they dance, but also show off their skill of spear and shield making.

• Enjoy dining at the following restaurants  - The Pot and Kettle, Phezulu Safari Park, and Stokers Arms.

• Take your family on vacation and sleep at the Phezulu Safaris, Jungle Walks B&B, or the Tala Private Game Reserve, which are near the Valley of 1000 Hills.

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