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Contents
Getting there 4
The 1000 Hills Experience 5
History and Culture 6
The Outdoors 13
Shopping and Entertainment 20
Members’ Directory and Route Map
Hospitality 28
Big Events 34
4 THOUSAND HILLS VISITOR’S GUIDE Location in South Africa

Getting there
The Valley of 1000 Hills is a 30-minute drive from
Durban and the Indian Ocean. It is situated just off
the N3 highway, almost half way between Durban
and Pietermaritzburg. Fly in via Durban International
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The 1000 Hills Experience

The Valley of 1000 Hills is named for the many hills which tumble down to the
banks of the Umgeni River, flowing from the distant Drakensberg Mountains
to the Indian Ocean. The area combines the laid back ease of luxurious
country living with an ancient, indigenous culture on its doorstep. The valley
has been home to the Zulu people for centuries, and many of them continue
to practice and live out their unique traditional lifestyle.
The Valley of 1000 Hills is KwaZulu-Natal’s doorway, situated an easy
distance from the beautiful beaches and, going inland, the KwaZulu-Natal
Midlands. On the crest of the hills overlooking the valley are the leafy suburbs
and village centres which enjoy fantastic views and a year-round holiday
climate with warm summers and cool winters.
These villages offer all the creature comforts one would expect from a
holiday destination, including spas, B&Bs, fine dining, sophisticated shopping
centres, outdoor adventure and local arts and crafts unique to the area. If
you’re looking for a break from the fast pace of everyday life or the exhilaration
of the outdoors, the Valley of 1000 Hills is the place for you.
We trust that you will enjoy your stay and come back again and again.

Traditional Zulu dancer, pheZulu 4

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History and Culture

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he Valley of 1000 Hills is a place where the past and the present
intersect. From the establishment of European settlers to the vibrant
Zulu culture which gives the area its distinctive identity, the Valley of
1000 Hills has a rich heritage.
When Europeans arrived at the Port of Natal in 1825, the Valley of 1000
Hills was a remote and isolated area teeming with game. WS Field was one of
the first Europeans to settle in 1851 and leopards were said to occasionally
spend the night on the veranda of the Field homestead in what is now Kloof.
Within a few years a wagon route opened up between Durban and the
interior, close to what is now the Old Main Road. The establishment of the
railway line linking the goldfields with the port rapidly followed the discovery
of gold in the Transvaal in the 1880s, and the rail and road traffic through the
1000 Hills increased.
5The well-known Maytime stores in the 1950s
6Traditional village, Valley of 1000 Hills
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Organised tours take visitors deep

into tribal lands. You can watch Zulu
ceremonies being performed and
witness traditional diviners throwing
the bones and communicating
with the spirits at pheZulu Safari
Park. PheZulu offers traditional
Zulu dancing and cultural shows,
as well as game drives, local curios,
wonderful views across the valley
5Crocodile steaks are on the menu
and a crocodile and snake park.
For those people with adventurous taste buds, pheZulu’s Croctilians
Restaurant offers crocodile steaks for a unique taste sensation.

The crocodiles at pheZulu

never fail to attract curious
visitors

Visitors to pheZulu can witness traditional Zulu

diviners perform their ancient rituals
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The local Zulu people, many of whom live in the traditional way in the
Umgeni and Shongweni Valleys, give the area a unique spirit and identity.
Their colourful ceremonies and culture give an interesting and enjoyable
insight into the lifestyles of this proud culture.
Botha’s Hill is home to many crafters working in mediums like wood, glass
beads, fabric, wax, metal and clay. Many of these crafters are situated along
the 1000 Hills route and have opened their studios and galleries to visitors
who are keen to see how the products on sale in the area are made. The area’s
beauty and traditions have inspired many innovative and interesting styles
of art and crafts, and it is guaranteed that the intricate, handmade works are
unlike those you’ll see anywhere else.
The Valley Trust, working in the field of primary health care, has been
involved in uplifting rural communities for over 50 years, and is a model of
excellence for development initiatives throughout Africa.Community development
is a major focus in the area, empowering people from previously disadvantaged
communities by creating jobs and providing opportunities for them.

The Mariannhill Monastery near Pinetown, established by Roman Catholic

monks over 100 years ago, is a local landmark with striking architecture.
The monastery is involved in the development of the surrounding
communities, has an art gallery featuring the works of local artists and
a fascinating museum detailing the monastery’s rich history. Sharon
Burdett (031 701 6442/083 245 7427) offers various tours of the grounds
and museum for a donation of at least R20, which goes towards the
monastery’s upkeep. Every Saturday morning from 9am-1pm there is a
small market where local cheeses, vegetables, eggs, bread and crafts are
sold. Visitors can also buy refreshments at the tea garden (Open weekdays
from 9am-4pm, Saturdays from 9am-2pm and Sundays from 10am-3pm).
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E mbocraft conducts skills training to develop unique craft products as an income

generation project for community members throughout KwaZulu-Natal.
These products are marketed through our centre, where visitors are
welcome; your support can ensure their sustainability.
Open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 4pm and the first Saturday of every month.
Entrance to parking is off Kearsney Road.
237 Old Main Road, Botha’s Hill
Tel: 031 765 3697 or Fax: 031 765 4938
Email: embocraft@eject.co.za Website: www.embocraft.co.za

5 The tea garden at Mariannhill Monastery

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The Gold Circle Summerveld Training Centre for thoroughbred horses is situated
near Shongweni, some 8km from the Hillcrest town centre. Summerveld provides
all the necessary facilities for trainers with approximately 1 100 stables and hostel
accommodation for grooms.
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The Outdoors
Shongweni is most famous for its dam and nature reserve, making it the
premier destination in the area for nature lovers. Shongweni Dam and Game
Reserve offers hiking trails through thorn bush, and large game such as
bushbuck, wildebeest, rhino and giraffe can be seen. Visitors have a variety of
accommodation options, ranging from lodges, to hutted and tented camps,
to camping and caravanning. Bird watchers will be dazzled by the rich variety
of bird life in the reserve, from the shy pygmy kingfisher to the beautiful
African fish eagle.

6 A lone paddler enjoying the tranquility of Shongweni Dam, which is situated in a game
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Shongweni offers its share of exhilaration too. Canoeing is popular on the dam, there are
a number of challenging rock climbing walls on the cliff faces, and those who can handle
dizzying heights can abseil or rap jump down the dam wall.
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njoy one of the oldest

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day trips in South Africa.
1000 Hills Choo-Choo trips
run the last Sunday of every
month. The train departs from
Kloof Station (Stokers Arms
Tavern) and winds through the
picturesque Valley of 1000 Hills to the station at Inchanga, before
returning along the same route. Guests can disembark for lunch and
view the craft market at Inchanga Station.

Booking essential Cnr Kassier & Alverstone Rd, Assagay

Tel: 031 303 3003 Cell: 082 353 6003 Open Saturdays, 6:30-10am • Tel: 083 777 1674
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The area has a number of other nature reserves, including the Assagay,
Springside and Krantzkloof Gorge nature reserves. At Inchanga and
Monteseel, adventure lovers can also paraglide in the thermals and up
draughts, and rock climbers will find no shortage of challenging cliffs to
scale. Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park near Gillitts and Mariannhill is where
mountain bike enthusiasts descend to get dirty and have fun.
6Waterfall, Krantzkloof Nature Reserve

A rock climber at Monteseel, against the

backdrop of the Valley of 1000 Hills
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The beautiful suburbs situated along Inanda Road and view sites along Old
Main Road in Botha’s Hill overlook the awesome spectacle of Inanda Dam. All
water sports are permitted at the dam, which is also famous for its angling.
Bass, tilapia, carp and barbel are all found here, and the annual Inanda Bass
Classic fishing tournament attracts hundreds of anglers each year.
Avid golfers can try their hand at Kloof Country Club and Cotswold Downs,
two leading 18-hole courses, or for the casual golfer, Camelot Country Club,
Augusta and the mashie course at Emberton make for a fun round.

6Kloof Country Club has a magnificent 18-hole golf course

Inanda Dam is a popular fishing and boating destination

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Shopping & Entertainment

Over the years, the Valley of 1000 Hills has become a major lifestyle
destination. There is a wide range of pubs, restaurants and bars to suit every
taste and style.
Then there is the shopping. Small roadside centres offer a charming
shopping experience, with many antique shops and local arts and crafts
centres selling collectibles unique to the area. The Heritage Market in
Hillcrest is a picturesque Victorian-style shopping and community centre. It
has provided a relaxing alternative to mall mania since 1993 and is home
to a number of local shops, retail stores, restaurants and bars in an open
air, garden setting famous for the thousands of roses lining every pathway.
Hillcrest Corner is the area’s latest mall and is a one-stop destination offering
everything from the latest fashion trends to antiques and collectibles, and is
conveniently set right in the centre of Hillcrest.

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Members’ Directory Tel: +27 31 777 1874 Email: thtouris@iafrica.com
Fax: +27 31 777 1940 www.1000hills.kzn.org.za
Tel: +27 31 304 4934
www.durbanexperience.co.za

GRID KEY 5B T2-151 Eagle's View 031 764 4192 laureengaillard@hotmail.com

TELEPHONE
ON NO. NAME (SEE EMAIL/WEBSITE ADDRESS 3B T1-700 Eagle Wind Manor B&B 031 765 7652 guesthouse@eaglewindmanor.co.za
NUMBER
MAP MAP)
4B T1-126 Everwood Estate 031 764 0750 everwoodestate@mweb.co.za
ACCOMMODATION 5B T2-165 Far Place B&B 031 762 1066 farplace@telkomsa.net
3B T1-701 1000 Hills Guest Lodge 031 777 1253 1000hillsguestlodge@gmail.com
4B T1-352 Fawncastle Guesthouse 031 765 4561 info@fawncastle.co.za
5A T2-240 African Sunrise 031 776 3059 BP africansunrise123@gmail.com 5C T2-40 Fields Hill Halt 031 764 7686 joanne@discoverymail.co.za
4B T1-135 Aloe Ridge B&B 031 767 0069 SC info@aloeridge.co.za 5C T2-50 Fig Tree Cottage B&B 031 764 3464 SC fig-tree@mweb.co.za
5C T2-105 Art Studio B&B 031 764 1054 artstudio@mweb.co.za 4C T1-130 Glyndale Guesthouse 031 767 4225 SC glyndale@telkomsa.net
Assagay Country 4C T1-120 Grantley's B&B 031 767 1967 grantley@iafrica.com
3B T3-22 031 768 1363 SC info@assagaybb.co.za
Guesthouse
4C T1-21 Grassroots B&B 031 767 0981 grassroots@cynodon.co.za
3B T3-599 Assagay Lodge 031 765 6046 shazlan@msla.co.za
4B T1-381 Guinevere Lodge B&B 031 765 3148 brenda@guinevere.co.za
5C T2-31 Benbrook on Main B&B 031 764 4341 amanda@benbrook.co.za
4C T1-160 Hawk’s Rest B&B 031 767 4013 brian@hawksrest.co.za
5B T2-107 Bizafrika Guest Lodge 031 764 2844 SC information@bizafrika-ltd.com
WC; B;
Black Mamba 1B T1-960 Highstakes Venue 031 782 1139 VA gerry@highstakes.co.za
3B T1-311 031 765 4063 BP; B blackmambalodge@gmail.com
Backpackers Lodge
4B T1-386 Hilltop 11 B&B 031 765 5702 hilltop11@iafrica.com
4B T1-353 Brackens Guesthouse 031 765 3923 james@brackens.co.za
3B T1-340 Holly House B&B 031 765 6067 dollysase@telkomsa.net
4B T1-384 Branley Lodge 031 765 1834 enquiries@branleylodge.co.za
gm@inchangahotel.co.za
3B T1-575 Cadmoor Midway B&B 082 800 1662 SC mark@iafrica.com 1A T1-920 Inchanga Hotel 031 783 4105 WC; R; B reservation@inchangahotel.co.za
4C T1-186 Calanchloe B&B 031 767 4704 trevhag@xsinet.co.za 5B T2-135 Inn Afrika B&B 031 764 6422 info@innafrika.co.za
4C T1-114 Calmswood Guesthouse 031 764 1559 dave@calmswoodguesthouse.co.za 3B T3-96 Kangelani Lodge 031 768 1342 WC thelodge@kangelani.co.za
4C T1-180 Campbells B&B 031 767 1608 emiliabb@mweb.co.za 5B T2-150 Kloof Falls Lodge B&B 031 764 1502 W; BW info@klooffallslodge.co.za
3B T3-05 Chartwell House 031 765 5962 qmatters@mweb.co.za 4C T2-137 Lemon Tree B&B 031 764 7012 gosborne@iafrica.com
3C T3-35 Chillifields B&B 083 632 7800 info@chillifields.co.za 5C T2-184 Leopard Wood Manor 031 764 2435 info@leopardwood.co.za
4B T1-387 Cliff Manor 083 231 3284 WC lauri@cliffmanor.co.za 4C T1-185 Like Home B&B 031 764 6152 SC; B info@likehome.co.za
3C T6-10 Clifton Country House 031 769 1572 BW; F; W bookings@countryhouse.com 3B T1-480 Lindisfarne 031 765 1516 lindisfarne@netactive.co.za
Collingwood Lolongatique
5C T2-32 031 764 2288 guesthouse@collingwoods.co.za 4B T1-390 031 765 6709 WC; R info@agtsa.co.za
Guesthouse Guesthouse
5C T2-138 Croeso B&B 031 764 6894 croesokloof@iafrica.com 3B T1-740 Longacre B&B 031 777 1335 davidproctor@mweb.co.za
3B T1-310 de Monte Alto B&B 031 765 2111 radiofan@ispace.co.za
GRID KEY ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES
TELEPHONE
ON NO. NAME (SEE EMAIL/WEBSITE ADDRESS
NUMBER
MAP MAP) 1A & bookings@umgenisteamrailway.
T2-20 Umgeni Steam Train 082 353 6003
5C co.za
ACCOMMODATION
Blue Horizons Horse
3B T1-410 Milbank House B&B 031 765 6089 WC lynne@milbankhouse.co.za 2B T1-850 083 269 4945 H; T; SC debbie@bluehorizonsestate.co.za
Trails
4C T1-182 Misty Ridge B&B 031 767 4406 rob@adburn.co.za
Giba Gorge Mountain AC; N; R;
4D 031 769 1527 WC info@gibagorge.co.za
3C T1-220 Mole Valley Farm 031 765 3412 H terrymcd@iafrica.com Bike Park
5C T1-83 Park Lane B&B 031 764 2298 parklane@gemstar.co.za VA; A; B;
1B T1-960 Highstakes Venue 031 782 1139 W; WC gerry@highstakes.co.za
4C T1-200 Rest Assured B&B 031 765 2820 restassured@netlive.co.za
Morrow Farm Riding VA; A;
4B T2-292 Rivendell B&B 031 765 4481 info@rivendell.co.za 2B T1-940 031 765 1409 B; W shevcraig@hotmail.com
School
Rooms With a View ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
5A T2-230 031 776 3600 R cwch@iafrica.com
B&B
3B T1-210 Heirlooms 031 765 6534 AC heirloom@mweb.co.za
3B T3-640 Shenindor B&B 031 777 1168 bridget@shenindor.co.za

3B T1-490 Siyakwamukela B&B 031 765 2901 SC siyakwamukela@webmail.co.za ARTISTS/GALLERIES

Stoneybrae Guest 3D T5-20 Wenkidu Gallery 031 769 1166 wenkidu@mweb.co.za
5C T1-16 031 709 1242 philippa@stoneybrae.co.za
Lodge ARTS & CRAFTS
Summerveld Country
2C T5-80 031 769 1392 summerveldlodge@telkomsa.net Amandla Beadwork 083 880 1383 lindanjoko@hotmail.com
Lodge
4C T1-181 Swiss Guesthouse B&B 031 767 2547 SC gemperle@swisshouse.co.za Articrafts 031 764 2703 info@ethnicks.co.za
T (Heri-
4B T2-268 Tanglewood Estate 031 767 1081 tanglewoodestate@vodamail.co.za 4C T1-210 Beads & Beyond 031 765 6688 beadsandbeyond@mwebbiz.co.za
tage)
3C T1-215 Ten on Tunzini B&B 031 765 1262 R tenontunzini@telkomsa.net
3B T1-530 Cheval Ceramics 031 765 2344 chevalc@worldonline.co.za
5B T2-170 The Edge B&B 031 762 1356 BW; H mcclurgs@telkomsa.net (Heri-
4C T1-210 Ethnicks 031 765 8989 tage)
info@ethnicks.co.za
5B T2-136 The Goss House B&B 031 764 1167 thegosshouse@mweb.co.za
The Tree House River 4B T1-110 Glenart Glassware 031 767 4857 equinei@iafrica.com
2D T5-50 031 769 1406 SC jane.king@telkomsa.net
Lodge KwaXimba Tourist
1A T1-931 031 783 4013 AC 1000hch.dawn@zamail.co.za
4B T1-251 Tilacaze 031 765 8332 WC info@tilacaze.com Junction
4B T1-383 Turp-Inn/Acre Estate 031 765 6759 h.husarotra@mweb.co.za 3B TI-764 Palace Craft Ceramics 031 777 1115 pravinmaharaj@oval.co.za

3B T3-21 Umsinsi Self-catering 031 768 1698 har@wol.co.za 3B T1-750 Puzzle Place 031 777 1189 ian.courtney@absamail.co.za

4B T1-350 Warren's Guesthouse 031 765 5470 WC; SC warrensgh@telkomsa.net Shongweni Farmers
3C T3-94 031 777 1554 R; AC info@shongwenimarket.co.za
and Craft Market
3B T3-96 White Elephant Lodge 083 694 3619 independent@worldonline.co.za
Sinamuva Crafts 031 777 8159 V
4C T1-205 White House B&B 031 765 6324 R whitehouse@telkomsa.net
3B T1-800 Swazi Candles 031 777 1000 V info@phezulusafaripark.co.za
World Changers
3C T1-705 031 769 1260 BP admin@wca-sa.org 3B T1-72 The View 031 777 1629 R; V; AC nadinelewis@mweb.co.za
Academy
4C T1-171 York House B&B 031 767 0629 yorkhouse@telkomsa.net
GRID KEY Crinkley Bottom Park
TELEPHONE 5A T2-200 031 763 4149 B; R; A fiona@crinkleybottompark.co.za
ON NO. NAME (SEE EMAIL/WEBSITE ADDRESS & Lodge
NUMBER
MAP MAP)
Crowhurst Guesthouse SWF;
Tusani African 4C T1-125 031 767 5202 R; A info@crowhurst.co.za
082 825 7080 tusiwe@telkomsa.net & Spa
Enterprise
5C T2-285 Emolweni Conf. Centre 031 764 6948 emolweni@mweb.co.za
(Heri-
4C T1-210 Zimbabalooba 031 765 7090 tage) info@bitsofafrica.com Falcon Crest Manor
3B T1-450 031 765 5300 R; A info@falconcrest.co.za
House
CHILDREN’S ANIMAL FARMS
5C T1-82 Kloof Country Club 031 764 0555 G; B; R sandy@kloofcc.co.za
3B T1-570 Animal Farm Yard 031 765 2240 R; CP jenny@animalfarmyard.co.za
Koinonia Conference
3B T1-762 031 777 1446 A denise@koinoniakzn.org.za
Duck & Deck Animal Centre
3C T3-30 031 768 1029 R; CP cherly@duckanddeck.co.za
Farm BW; W;
Makaranga Garden
CHURCHES/WEDDING CHAPELS 5C T1-115 031 764 6616 R; A; WH; tanya@makaranga.com
Lodge P; SWF
T; A; B;
3B T1-640 Chantecler Hotel 031 765 2613 R; CC; S chantecler@mweb.co.za
4B T1-382 Valley Lodge 031 765 6407 R info@valleylodge.net
3B T3-10 Lütheran Church 031 205 8175 CROC FARM
RESTAURANTS/PUB/COFFEE SHOPS/BREWERY AC; TS; V;
P; R; AF;
(Heri- 3B T1-800 pheZulu Safari Park 031 777 1000 A; BW; info@phezulusafaripark.co.za
4C T1-210 Bangkok Wok 031 765 8525 tage) bangkok@mighty.co.za
C; SC
(Heri-
4C T1-210 Butcher Boys 031 765 8395 tage) butcherboys@neotek.co.za ENTERTAINMENT
(Heri- (Heri-
4C T1-210 Heritage Theatre 031 765 4197 tage) info@heritagetheatre.co.za 4C T1-210 Heritage Theatre 031 765 4197 tage) info@heritagetheatre.co.za

5D T1-10 Monastery Tea Garden 031 700 4288 TS; W; R info@monasteryteagarden.co.za Knits 076 895 7386 sibaya@webmail.co.za

Mugg & Bean Hillcrest 031 765 8417 muggbeanhill@mweb.co.za Luna Lounge 072 280 1949 ME debbie@lunalounge.co.za

2B T1-875 Rebel’s Rock 031 736 1166 N; T; RH arkmedia@absamail.co.za The Heritage in

4C T1-210 031 765 2500 www.heritagehillcrest.co.za
Hillcrest
5C T1-15 RJ's Steak House 031 702 2691 CP rjs@rjskzn.co.za
Ucu Performing Arts 084 728 2865
3D T5-40 Shongweni Brewery 031 769 2061 sherene@shongwenibrewery.com
Swine & Tankard Pub & FURNITURE/DÉCOR/TEXTILES
3B T1-441 031 765 2528 B theswine@mweb.co.za
Restaurant 1C Dano Textiles/Glodina 031 736 2150 R; TS cole-bownk@glodina.co.za
2A T1-910 The Hacienda 031 783 4063 B The Heritage in
4C T1-210 031 765 2500 www.heritagehillcrest.co.za
CONFERENCE/WEDDING VENUES Hillcrest

3B T1-560 Bella Vista 031 765 2738 A; R gloria@bellavista.co.za GARDEN CENTRES/NURSERIES

Camelot Country B; R; CC; Dunrobin Garden
4B T1-380 031 765 9444 F; G tracy@greensleeves.co.za 3B T1-710 031 777 1855 R; AC; V dunrobin1@mweb.co.za
Estate Centre
T; A; B; Robyndale Nature AC; R;
5C T2-30 031 764 6328 WC robyndale@cinet.co.za
3B T1-640 Chantecler Hotel 031 765 2613 R; CC; S; chantecler@mweb.co.za Centre
BW Roots of Africa Nursery
4B T2-163 031 767 3035 R info@rootsofafrica.co.za
& Pottery
GRID
TELEPHONE
KEY GoXplore 031 765 1518 claude@wah.co.za
ON NO. NAME (SEE EMAIL/WEBSITE ADDRESS
NUMBER W; R; AC;
MAP MAP) 5D T1-10 Mariannhill Monastery 031 700 4288 A; BW
gjsibanda@gmail.com
INFORMATION R; AF; AC;
3B T1-690 1000 Hills Tourism 031 777 1874 thtouris@iafrica.com 3B T1-800 pheZulu Safari Park 031 777 1000 TS; V; P; info@phezulusafaripark.co.za
C; A; BW
LIFESTYLE CENTRES
Sid’s Travel & Tourism 084 250 1209 sidneygovender@telkomsa.net
3C T3-95 Hornby Lifestyle Centre 031 768 1098 R graeme@hornby.co.za
Vuka Africa Tours &
NATURE RESERVES/CONSERVANCIES 078 336 5094 info@vukafricatours.com
Training
P; C; Wild at Heart Youth
Alverstone 031 765 7767 billy@wah.co.za
3B T3-70 031 777 1901 CWS; Safari Adventure cc
Conservancy BW; W
SCHOOLS
5A T2-250 Inanda Resort Reserve 031 766 9946 C; P; V; W info@msinsi.co.za
3B T3-80 Roseway Waldorf School 031 765 5309
Krantzkloof Nature W; P; V;
5B T2-160 031 764 3515 BW; WC vermeulenj@kznwildlife.co.za SHOPPING CENTRES
Reserve
T2T4T6 Msinsi Holdings 031 765 7724 WC; A ray.naguran@msinsi.co.za The Heritage in
4C T1-210 031 765 2500 B; R; AC www.heritagehillcrest.co.za
Hillcrest
P; A; W;
TS; H; C; Waterfall Shopping
4B T2-275 031 763 4433 R; B cindy@wsc.co.za
1A T4-10 Nagle Reserve 031 782 8085 VA CWS; Centre
WM; F;
TRAINING
WC
TS; C;
3B T1-763 1000 Hills Chef School 031 777 1566 R info@thechefschool.com
CWS; A; 1A T1-930 Catagrict Training Centre 031 783 4212 AC; OF ethbtc1@absamail.co.za
3D T6-20 Shongweni Reserve 031 769 1283 P; W; BW;
shongweni@msinsi.co.za
Classic Events &
F; VA 4B 031 767 5044 info@beetleafrica.com
Expeditions
Springside Nature
4B T1-250 083 297 5019 W; P; BW pickles@csinternet.co.za 3B T1-550 Embocraft 031 765 3697 AC embocraft@eject.co.za
Reserve
4C Hillcrest AIDS Centre 031 765 5866 AC; T hillaids@iafrica.com
SAFARIS AND TOUR GUIDES/OPERATORS/SHUTTLE SERVICES
Rainman Landcare
Affinity Experience 031 818 0332 steve@affinityexp.com
2B T1-870 Foundation 031 783 4412 OF; WM raymond@rainman.co.za
African Exposure 031 767 5180 amanda@africatours.co.za (permaculture)
Africa Rendezvous 031 765 3615 info@africarendezvous.co.za WC; A;
3A T1-720 The Valley Trust 031 716 6800 OF info@vtrust.org.za
Amanzama Tours 082 783 4474 mzonzama@absamail.co.za
World Changers
Bush Junkies 031 768 1626 bj@bushjunkies.co.za 3C T6-15 031 769 1260 admin@wca-sa.org
Academy
Bushveld Birders 031 777 1201 johnstonmg@mweb.co.za
ZULU CULTURAL VILLAGES
Busy People Assistants 031 702 2207 svds@vodamail.co.za
AC; TS; V;
Campaign Trails 031 767 4166 nicki@campaigntrails.co.za 3B T1-800 pheZulu Safari Park 031 777 1000 P; R; info@phezulusafaripark.co.za

Cumming Taxis 076 976 3642 taxicab@eastcoast.co.za

22 THOUSAND HILLS VISITOR’S GUIDE

For a shopping experience of a different kind, the Shongweni Farmers & Craft
Market is open every Saturday morning from 6:30am to 10:00am and attracts
people throughout the area eager to buy fresh fruit and vegetables directly
from local farmers. There are also dozens of interesting stalls, gifts, crafts and
snacks on offer.
The well-known Glodina Towel Factory Shop in Hammarsdale, which has
been serving the public for four decades, has a coffee shop as well as 18 staff
members to look after you.
The Duck ‘n Deck Animal Farm is a fun place for the whole family, with
exotic and indigenous farm animals for the children to interact with and a tea
garden for the parents.
The local people make a variety of crafts using locally sourced materials
such as grass, reeds and clay, and sell them at vibrant informal markets.
The Heritage Theatre, situated at the lower level of the Heritage, The Hillcrest Corner shopping centre

brings the popular concept of supper theatre to the 1000 Hills. The theatre
specialises in stand-up comedy, cabaret and musical reviews, and serves a Fine dining at a Hillcrest sushi bar
delicious two-course meal to ensure a memorable night out.

The Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market is

open every Saturday morning
 B&B AND SELF-CATERING
ACCOMMODATION

Pony and Donkey

cart rides

Exotic and indigenous farm animals Tel/Fax: +27 31 764 2844

$ONKEYCARTRIDESs0ONYRIDES 122 Krantzview Road
New candle dipping studio Kloof, 3610, Durban
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and environment.
Open Tues-Sun, school & public holidays
9.30 am – 4.30 pm www.bizafrika-ltd.com
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Thai cuisine is unique, not merely a regional adaptation

daptation of
Chinese or Indian cooking. There is no single adjective to
describe the basic characteristic taste of Thai food,
which comes from a mixture of salt, pepper,
garlic and coriander root pounded together.
Come and ‘work your way’ through our
extensive menu for yourself or try our sushi
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conveyor bar. Takeaways available on all items.

Shop 14s Heritage Market

9 Old Main Road
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24 THOUSAND HILLS VISITOR’S GUIDE

The Umgeni Steam Railway, which departs from Kloof Station, offers some of the
most scenic daytrips by train in South Africa. Run on the first and last Sundays of
every month, the 1000 Hills Choo Choo chugs through the scenic
valleys from Kloof Station through Bothas Hill all the way to Inchanga
Hotel for a picnic lunch. This is an unforgettable experience and
allows you to enjoy what the area has to offer from a very unique
perspective.
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ETHNICKS
Shop 36, The Heritage, 9 Old Main Road, Hillcrest
Tel: 031 765 8989
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Tel: 764 2703
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Developing tourism, creating jobs

Ucu Performing Arts – Community-based group specialising in
traditional cultural arts with dancing, poetry and true African lifestyle,
including gumboot dancing.
Thokozane – Cell +27 84 728 2865
Tusani Enterprises – African Arts and Crafts
A woman-owned company that produces exclusive beaded goods.
Tusiwe Mathe – Cell: +27 82 825 7080
Vuka Africa Tours and Training – Exclusive tours packaged for day trips
or overnight stays into the heart of Zulu culture in the Valley of 1000 Hills.
Tel: +27 31 777 9671 5Crafters at work (above and below) 6
Amandla Beadwork – Features the work of local crafters.
Tel: +27 31 777 1104
Amanzama Tours – A shuttle service company based at Inchanga.
Elliot Nzama – Cell: +27 82 711 3918
Ethembeni Training Centre
Craft training centre for skills and business development.
Tel: +27 31 783 4212
Embo Craft – Textile craft and sewing training centre for community
members of the Valley of 1000 Hills.
Tel: +27 31 765 3697
Rebel’s Rock – Steakhouse, waffle shop, nursery, playground and
rehabilitation centre.
Tel: +27 31 736 1166
Luna Lounge – Original music performances with top SA musicians.
Tel: +27 72 280 1949
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Botha’s Hill (1km after Kearsney College) is
a delightful venue for children to visit. They
may meander through the farm, feeding and petting
the animals, watch the milking demo or even try their
hand at milking Charlie the Jersey cow, have a pony,
tractor or foofy slide ride and play in the play park. There
are picnic and braai sites available or you may order food at the tea garden and tuckshop.
Adults may enjoy the lovely view of the Assagay valley and relax in the country. Our venue is
also available for kiddies birthday parties, christmas parties and functions.
We are open every day from 9am to 4:30pm, including weekends and
public holidays. Milking demos are at 10:30am and 3:30pm daily. The wet and dry ageing process of the beef ensures supreme quality of taste and texture.
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Hospitality
The Valley of 1000 Hills is well known for its charming B&Bs and hotels,
which offer warm hospitality and delicious meals. There is a wide range of
accommodation in the area, from cosy cottages nestled deep in leafy suburbs to
rooms with glorious views overlooking the Valley of 1000 Hills. Honeymooners,
families and business travellers will all find an ideal place to relax in comfort.

6A luxurious suite at Makaranga Garden Lodge

A tranquil indigenous garden

 African Sunrise Chillifields, exclusive
accommodation
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plantations, these arty rock cottages provide a home farm overlooking
for roving hearts. Set in the Valley of a 1000 Hills, the beautiful
spacious, animal-abundant and airy, it’s the sort of spot that puts
the thrill back into chill. Munch a phutu breakfast with coffee and Assagay Valley
home-grown fruit, take a stroll with the doll or vent some farm boy
vigour outdoors and at the dam. When the day’s done say tata to the
sun and watch the flames bop to the beat of your bongo drum.
An educational bush camp is being built on the farm wherein 2 Willow Way,
certain travelers may volunteer to assist.
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Makaranga Garden Lodge is the jewel in the area’s
crown. Boasting gorgeous indigenous gardens,
including a wide variety of orchids and a Japanese
Garden, Makaranga is a conference, wedding and
function venue without equal and offers luxurious
accommodation.
 Guesthouse (28 beds) and conference centre, full catering,
superb views, swimming pool, quad bikes, paintball, clay-pigeon
shooting, archery, microlights, licenced pub with viewing deck,
Highstakes golf, etc. 3km from Cato Ridge.

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If you need to relax and pamper yourself, the spas at Makaranga and
Crowhurst, both in Kloof, are excellent.
Lovebirds can tie the knot in style at any number of beautiful and tranquil
wedding venues, tucked away in quiet valleys or looking out over incredible
vistas. The climate and venues cater for that perfect country wedding which
you will cherish for the rest of your days.

6Enjoy a luxury treatment at Makaranga Spa

PHOTO: GEOFF GOLDSWAIN

PHOTO: ROCHELLE PHIPSON

The Valley of 1000 Hills has many idyllic

settings for a wedding
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Big Events
The Comrades Marathon, run every year between Pietermaritzburg and
Durban, has become one of the world’s best-known ultra-marathons. It
owes its existence to a tough soldier named Vic Clapham, who, during
the Great War of 1914-1918, fought and marched 1700 miles across
East Africa with the South African infantry in pursuit of Gen. Paul Von
Lettow-Vorbeck’s askari battalions. He decided to organise a marathon
in memory of his comrades who suffered untold hardships during that
epic march.
The first Comrades Marathon took place on 24 May 1921, Empire
Day, starting outside the City Hall in Pietermaritzburg with 34 runners.
It has continued every year since then, with the exception of the war
years of 1941-1945, with the direction alternating each year between
Pietermaritzburg and Durban.

The world-famous Comrades Marathon, featuring 4

the world’s best long-distance runners, is held
every year in June
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Milbank House
Tranquility in the
Valley of a Thousand Hills

Lynne Purchase – Hostess

8 Milbank Road, Assagay, 3624
PO Box 1575, Westville, 3630
Tel: +27 31 765 6089 • Fax: +27 31 765 2551
Cell: +27 82 499 8452 • lynne@milbankhouse.co.za
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Inanda Dam is the venue for one of the world’s most gruelling sporting
events, the Dusi Canoe Marathon. Starting in Pietermaritzburg, contestants
must paddle and run for three days along the Umsindusi and Umgeni rivers
until they reach the sea in Durban. This tough event is held every January
and attracts competitors from around the world to take on the might of the
Valley of 1000 Hills.
The MTN Amashova National Classic is another race from Pietermaritzburg
to Durban, this time a road race on bicycles. The 106km race, now in its 23rd
year, has surged in popularity over the last few years, with thousands of riders
taking to the roads and cheered on by spectators as they whiz past. The race
takes the riders through the heart of the Valley of 1000 Hills, and also has a
shorter 38km route starting in Hillcrest for more casual riders.
5 Competitors crossing Inanda Dam during the Duzi Canoe Marathon, held every year in January
6 A downhill stretch gives cyclists a chance to catch their breath during the Amashova cycle race
 B lack Mamba Lodge offers easy access to Durban’s
finest adventure spots. It is situated along the famous
Swiss Guest House B&B
Comrades and Duzi Canoe Marathon routes. Enjoy a typical warm Swiss home set in a lovely tropical garden.
The lodge has beautiful views of Botha’s Hill, a jacuzzi under
the stars and indoors, open air showers, garden hammocks and a
rustic pub. You can book the BAZ-BUS through us too.
The Black Mamba is located close to the Inanda Dam,
Shongweni Dam and the popular Shongweni Farmers Market
that happens every Saturday morning.
At the Black Mamba Lodge we offer a free drink on arrival,
happy hour between 6 and 7pm, free drop off and pickups
to and from the airport, Hillcrest shopping centres and the
beach. Activities such as pub crawling, trips to Phezulu
Safari Park, sky diving and lots more are available.


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Annual events
Every Saturday
Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market, 06:30-10:00 – Cell: 083 777 1674
January
Dusi Canoe Marathon – www.dusi.co.za
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Music in the Hills at Protea Hotel Makaranga – Tel: 031 764 6616
Performance by the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir
(proceeds go to Kloof Rotary charity)
June
The Comrades Marathon – www.comrades.com
The Heritage Bridal Fair – Tel: 031 765 5479
August
BMW International Polo Classic – Tel: 031 768 1251
September
Tourism Month Programme
Hill2Hill MTB Race – www.hill2hill.co.za
October
Amashovashova Cycle RacenWWWAMASHOVACOZAs4EL
Heritage Rose Festival – Tel: 031 765 5479
November
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December
Land Rover 50 mile Canoe Race Giba Gorge offers
Christmas Night Market – www.shongwenimarket.co.za tough challenges
Carols on 1000 Hills Choo Choo – 5pm, 22 Dec, booking essential for mountain bikers
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1 Embo Craft, Botha’s Hill

2 Inanda Valley
3 Inanda Valley
4 Ipithi Nature Reserve
5 Zebra crossing,
Shongweni Dam
6 Monteseel cliffs
7 Krantzkloof Nature
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8 The Heritage Market
9 Game drive, pheZulu
10 Masakhane Village,
Botha’s Hill
11 Inanda Dam
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