Attractions IN Vryheid
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 ...
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, ...
Nature Reserves
Ntendeka Wilderness Area
South Africa's smallest and arguably most beautiful wilderness area is Ntendeka, consisting of 5 250 ha of undulating grasslands, verdant forests and dramatic cliffs with breathtaking waterfalls. Rivers and streams have formed deep valleys and the varied ...
Game Reserves
Thakazulu Game Reserve
South of Vryheid, in the north-western parts of Zululand, lies an area of of rolling grasslands, bushveld and undulating hills. It is essentially cattle and game farm country although the Thaka River Valley and its intensely hot summers allow for the ...
Nature Reserves
Vryheid Hill Nature Reserve
Vryheid, which lies in northern KwaZulu Natal, is the largest town in the area and is situated on a transitional belt between grasslands and low-lying bushveld. Pretty mountains, hills and an abundance of wetlands and patches of forest further imbue this ...
Attractions AROUND Vryheid
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, ...
Game Reserves
Ithala Game Reserve
This magnificent Ithala Game reserve, tumbling from the heights of the Ngotshe Mountains a thousand meters down into a deep valley, carved over the aeons by the Phongolo River revealing the world's oldest rock formations, is a game viewers paradise ...
Forests / Nature Reserves
Ngome Forest Reserve
Ngome Forest lies on the southern slopes of high altitude mistbelt grasslands, near the western extremities of Zululand, 70 km east of Vryheid. Here the rolling hills have a climate of their own, and the air is cooler. The treasure trove ...
Popular Tourist Routes / Heritage Routes
Route 66 Zululand Heritage Route
Whilst the name of the route brings the battlefields of Ladysmith, Colenso, Dundee and Volksrust to mind, Route 66 is of a slightly different nature. Rather than heading up and around the N3, Route 66 takes one along a parallel route, slightly further ...
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 ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
Zululand Birding Route
KwaZulu-Natal is a world-famous birding venue, its forests, grasslands, mountains, wetlands, bushveld and estuarine, coastline and open ocean habitats a feast of diverse birding. The coastal province is divided into two main birding ...
... and a little further afield
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Vryheid as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Babanango, Biggarsberg, Dundee, Elandslaagte, Estcourt, Greytown, Isandlwana, Ladysmith, Nambiti Private Game Reserve, Newcastle, Paulpietersburg, Rorkes Drift, Spioenkop, Ulundi, Utrecht, Weenen, Winterton
Staying Overnight
Oxford Lodge
Oxford Lodge can be found in Vryheid and is close to restaurants, shops and local amenities. Here you can enjoy a peaceful getaway, fantastic ser...
Siesta B&B
Siesta B&B has five comfortable rooms with en-suite fitted with bathrooms with a shower, toilet and basin. The rooms have Wi-Fi, a TV with DStv, ...
Unique Bed and Breakfast
Unique Bed and Breakfast offers a choice of seven luxury rooms each with their own entrance. Each room sleeps two guests in a King-size bed or tw...
Rita's Guest House
Found in Vryheid, Rita's Guest House offers fine accommodation close to many great activities and things to do during. All rooms are equipped wi...
Cadle House
Cadle House, situated in Vryheid is only a short distance from Ntingonono Environmental Centre and Vryheid Hill Nature Reserve. The house is set ...
Kwantulindawo Guest House
Kwantulindawo Vryheid offers accommodation in ten elegantly furnished rooms. The guesthouse is conveniently situated right in the heart of Vryhei...
Villa Beryl Guesthouse
Villa Beryl Guesthouse is a stunning home away from home offering luxurious accommodation in Vryheid. All 12 bedrooms are fitted with a flat scre...
Kekeli B&B
Kekeli B&B offers comfortable overnight studio accommodation for a solo or business traveller in Vryheid. Kekeli B&B is a studio apartment furnis...
Black Horse Lodge
Situated just outside Vryheid on the R69, Black Horse Lodge offers bed and breakfast accommodation in a choice of three bedrooms. The lodge offer...
Indwe Farm Stay
Indwe Farm Stay offers Vryheid accommodation in a cottage located in the historic Bloodriver area. Where the Boers trekked into the great unknown...
Bella's B and B
Bella's B and B offers Vryheid accommodation that is ideal for the business traveller, as it is located close to the centre of town....
Mount Sinai Resort
Mount Sinai Resort is set in tranquil surroundings, just 2km outside of Vryheid, and is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known...
Villa Prince Imperial
Enjoy luxury accommodation at Villa Prince Imperial in Vryheid and from there tour the Battlefields of KwaZulu Natal or do an epic Safari in the ...
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