Attractions IN Ladysmith
Mountain Passes
Colling's Pass
Colling's Pass (often called Collin's Pass) is one of several mountain passes in the mountains where KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and the Free State meet. This area is peppered with mountain passes: Verkykerskop, De Beers Pass, Colling's Pass, Normandien ...
Landmarks / Memorials
Ladysmith Town Hall
Ladysmith, the little country town, might lie on the south-western perimeter of the Battlefields Route, but it also played a rather prominent role in the 118-day siege of the Anglo-Boer War. Like other old towns in South Africa, it has a rather imposing ...
Game Reserves
Nambiti Game Reserve
Nambiti's chief appeal is its exclusivity as the only reserve in Kwazulu-Natal with big 5 viewing. Lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo and rhino are included in the 30 species of game the malaria-free 22 000 acre reserve offers in Ladysmith close to the ...
Attractions AROUND Ladysmith
Nature Reserves
Chelmsford Nature Reserve
The Chelmsford Nature Reserve, situated on the Ngagane River, lies just 70 kilometres from Ladysmith and is the site of the third largest dam in KwaZulu Natal, a wonderful venue for swimming, soaking up the sun and enjoying various water sports. The dam, ...
Mountain Passes
Endoumeni Pass
This tarred pass winds off the R68 from Dundee, heading south west to Wasbank. The pass itself begins its gentle undulation about 9 km from Dundee, the road running roughly parallel with the R602. To find the pass head out of Dundee along Victoria ...
Nature Reserves / Lakes / Dams
Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve
Lying virtually at the foot of the rugged Spioenkop Mountain, the dam was the site of one of the most bloody battles to ensue during the Anglo-Boer War in an attempt to lift the Siege of Ladysmith, Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve is 4 400 hectares of thorn ...
Mountain Passes
Tlaeng Pass
The Tlaeng Pass lies over the South African border in Lesotho - the highest road pass in Southern Africa, and Africa's highest drivable pass. The summit of Tlaeng Pass lies 3251 metres above sea level, a desolate landscape known as the Roof of Africa ...
Mountain Passes
Van Reenen's Pass
One of the most scenically beautiful sections on the N3 highway between Durban and Johannesburg, Van Reenen's Pass connects the Drakensberg escarpment of the Free State with KwaZulu-Natal. Often referred to simply as 'the hill', because of its steepness, ...
... and a little further afield
Mountain Passes
Bloedrivierpoort Pass
Bloedrivierpoort Pass (Blood River Poort Pass) is a gravel pass that connects to the Battle Bloedrivierpoort Memorial; not to be confused with the Battle of Blood River Memorial, which also lies close to Dundee. Where the Battle of Blood ...
Lakes / Dams / Landmarks
Blood River Vlei
The Blood River Vlei lies 20 km south-west of Vryheid, one of the most important wetlands in the area around the towns of Volksrust, Wakkerstroom and Memel. This part of KwaZulu-Natal's Midlands is a series of gently rolling hills on a plateau ...
Memorials
Bloukrans Monument
The Bloukrans Monument marks the communal grave of those Voortrekkers - men, women and children, along with their servants - killed on the banks of the Bloukrans River in what went down in history as nothing short of a massacre by the Zulus, in the year ...
Mountain Passes
Brandon's Pass
Brandon's Pass is one of the highest mountain passes in the country. It has also earned its place on a list of 'dangerous roads' in South Africa. Perhaps because it is seldom driven, other than by offroad enthusiasts, not much is known about the ...
Nature Reserves
Dlinza Forest Nature Reserve
Found just outside the little town of Eshowe, the Dlinza Forest is one of two indigenous forests that lie close to one another in this southern part of Zululand; the other is Entumeni. Dlinza, 250-hectares of incredibly beautiful forest bisected by ...
Forests / Nature Reserves
Entumeni Nature Reserve
Just outside the historical Zululand town of Eshowe, in the heart of the balmy KwaZulu-Natal Province, lies the beautiful forest reserve of Entumeni. This is a small nature reserve, occupying only about 750 hectares, but is rich in plant- and animal ...
Golf Courses
Eshowe Hills Golf Course
The Eshowe Country Club is situated on the Eshowe Hills Eco Estate in Eshowe and as such meanders through the famous Dhlinza Forest and grasslands which are rich in indigenous fauna and flora. Strict environmental controls have ensured that the local ...
Museums
Fort Durnford Museum
Fort Durnford was built out of local sandstone in a strong rectangular shape with thick, high walls and a couple of prominant towers. It was built to serve as a stronghold on a rise overlooking the old military post at Bushman's River drift. It is said ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
Klipfontein Bird Sanctuary
Klipfontein resulted when sewage water was diverted into a neglected grassland in 1995, producing a small, but highly productive, wetland, particularly for flufftail and rail bird enthusiasts. This is just one of Vryheid's forest, wetland, ...
Mountain Passes
Laing's Nek Pass
On the journey between Newcastle, the third largest city in KwaZulu-Natal, and Volksrust, a town in Mpumalanga, one travels through the Drakensberg range of mountains along a pass known as Laing's Nek Pass. The pass follows the easiest route through this ...
Ladysmith as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Babanango, Biggarsberg, Dundee, Elandslaagte, Estcourt, Greytown, Isandlwana, Nambiti Private Game Reserve, Newcastle, Paulpietersburg, Rorkes Drift, Spioenkop, Ulundi, Utrecht, Vryheid, Weenen, Winterton
Staying Overnight
Memra Guest House
Memra Guest House offers comfortable accommodation in a quiet area of Ladysmith. Each room is unique and beautiful and an unforgettable experienc...
Farquhar Lodge
Farquhar Lodge can be found in central Ladysmith and offers accommodation in 19 elegant en-suite rooms and delicious home cooked meals. Rooms are...
Nauntons Guest House
Situated on the outskirts of Ladysmith, an interesting and historical town, we offer a relaxing environment for tourists and those on business. A...
Donga La Boutique Hotel
Located in the heart of Ladysmith, Donga La Boutique Hotel offers accommodation in nine rooms. Each room has a bar fridge, tea / coffee and a tab...
Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge
Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge offers exceptional accommodation in the Nambiti Reserve. This is the only game reserve in the area with the Big...
Durnfords Lodge
Situated in Ladysmith, Durnford's Lodge offers bed and breakfast accommodation. Enjoy a drink in our licensed bar and sit down to a tasty home co...
Elephant Rock Private Safari Lodge
Elephant Rock Private Safari Lodge is situated in the Big 5, malaria free, Nambiti Private Game Reserve near Ladysmith. Superbly sited overlookin...
Buller's Rest Lodge
Buller's Rest Lodge offers superior accommodation in a beautiful setting which boasts a superb outlook over the town, towards the central Drakens...
Aaron's Nest Bed and Breakfast
Situated in the Battlefields town, Aaron's Nest Bed and Breakfast in Ladysmith offers a peaceful, homely environment which makes for a great nigh...
The Springbok Lodge
The Springbok Lodge epitomises the perfect safari experience with beautifully appointed tented suites, service excellence, superb cuisine and pro...
Lavender Lane Bed and Breakfast
Lavender Lane Bed and Breakfast in Ladysmith is situated within a quiet, beautiful and tranquil setting. Ladysmith is in the Uthukela District of...
Peaches and Cream B&B
Peaches and Cream offers luxury accommodation to both leisure and business travellers. Each room boasts a HD flat screen TV with full DStv, a te...
Bonnie Highlands
Bonnie Highlands is a beautiful old Colonial homestead set in a lush, wooded garden with commanding views of the town and the majestic Drakensber...
Sifumasa Guesthouse
Situated in Ladysmith, Sifumasa Guesthouse offers comfortable accommodation for up to 30 guests. The guesthouse has seven rooms. Secure parking i...
Thorold's Treasure
Thorold's Treasure offers accommodation in the Battlefields town of Ladysmith and has a large, quiet garden filled with indigenous and traditiona...
Mt View Lodge
Mt View Lodge offers bed and breakfast accommodation in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal. The lodge offers a comfortable stopover for guests looking for ...
Convent Hill Lodge
Convent Hill B&B offers tranquil accommodation in Ladysmith with the surrounding Drakensberg Mountains as a backdrop. Choose from our double or t...
Why book with SA-Venues.com
- Your card is safe with us; strictest card verification in the industry and we don't store card numbers.
- No airy fairy service fees; you save!
- We care. Service with integrity.
- Multiple payment methods:
credit card, SID instant EFT, bank transfer. - All Ladysmith property owners / managers are verified (our experience protects you from online fraud).
- Secure your booking
Tourist Attractions
- "Must See" in KwaZulu Natal
- By Province
-
Search
Sight-seeing in South Africa? Search our Attractions Directory to find the perfect backdrop for your holiday selfie.
Destination Ladysmith
- By type in Ladysmith
- Ladysmith Accommodation
- Ladysmith Hotels
- Game Lodges
- Ladysmith Guest Houses
- Ladysmith Bed & Breakfast
- Ladysmith Weddings
- Ladysmith Honeymoons
- Destinations near Ladysmith
- Babanango, Biggarsberg, Dundee, Elandslaagte, Estcourt, Greytown, Isandlwana, Nambiti Private Game Reserve, Newcastle, Paulpietersburg, Rorkes Drift, Spioenkop, Ulundi, Utrecht, Vryheid, Weenen, Winterton
- Resources for tourists
- About Ladysmith
- Things To Do
- Attractions
- Reviews