THOUSAND HILLS VISITOR’S GUIDE2

Welcome

When you look at the rolling, green hills and the tranquil valleys of the Valley of 1000 Hills, it is hard to imagine the bloody battles that

the great Zulu warrior King Shaka fought there, soon after his coronation in 1816. Today we are still fighting battles in our country against poverty, underdevelopment, joblessness, illiteracy and a host of other social ills. That is why the development of the Valley is of such great importance to the eThekwini Council.

Tourism – and all its spin-offs – is one of our main industries, and for the poor who

live in the Valley, the development and growth of the many exciting initiatives and

projects are literally a matter of life and death.

We know that our people remain confident that we will honour our commitment

to continue to work diligently to improve their standard of living and quality of life, but

we need the assurance and cooperation of each and every one of you to help us to link

up investors and partners.

Sustainable growth and development can benefit all, so let us make the 1000 Hills

Experience unforgettable.

A message from eThekwini Mayor, Councillor Obed Mlaba

1000 Hills infoCall in at the 1000 Hills Tourism Information Centre on Old Main Road, Botha’s Hill

Durban Tourism (Central)

SA National Parks & KZN Wildlife Reservations

Aliwal Coast Tourism (South)

Umhlanga Tourism Info Centre (North)

www.umhlanga-rocks.com

Inanda Tourism Office

KZN Tourism (Province)

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ContentsGetting there 4The 1000 Hills Experience 5History and Culture 6The Outdoors 13Shopping and Entertainment 20

Members’ Directory and Route Map

Hospitality 28Big Events 34

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Getting thereTHOUSAND HILLS VISITOR’S GUIDE4

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

Airport or King Shaka International Airport, or come

by car on the national N3 from Johannesburg, or on

the N2 from Cape Town, Swaziland, Zululand and

Richards Bay.

1000 Hills Tourism Routes

T1 Comrades Route

T2 Krantzkloof Route

T3 Assagay Alverstone Route

T4 Isithumba Route

T5&T6 Shongweni Shuffle Route

Turn to the detailed map between pages 20 and 21 of this

brochure to find the tourism routes and key attractions.

DistancesDurban to Hillcrest: 35km

Pietermaritzburg to Hillcrest: 45km

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Durban InternationalAirport

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Location in South Africa

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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

The 1000 Hills Experience

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History and CultureTHOUSAND HILLS VISITOR’S GUIDE6

The 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

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.

Visitors to pheZulu can witness traditional Zulu diviners perform their ancient rituals

The crocodiles at pheZulu never fail to attract curious visitors

5Crocodile steaks are on the menu

9

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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).

Exchange your wedding vows in our quaint stone chapel or under the gazebo overlooking

the Valley of 1000 Hills, then celebrate in one of our sophisticated, yet intimate reception venues.

Our magical location for an unforgettable wedding and romantic reception is ideally situated halfway between Durban and Pietermaritzburg, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Tranquil surroundings and professional service makes the Manor House at Falcon Crest your perfect choice of venue.

Embocraft 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.

Embocraft Training Centre Trust

237 Old Main Road, Botha’s HillTel: 031 765 3697 or Fax: 031 765 4938

Email: embocraft@eject.co.za Website: www.embocraft.co.za

Tel : 031 765 2344 Cell: 076 956 3300

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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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 reserve

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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.

Enjoy one of the oldest

and most scenic railway

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 essentialTel: 031 303 3003 Cell: 082 353 6003

www.umgenisteamrailway.co.zaDepartures at 08h30 and 12h30

Cnr Kassier & Alverstone Rd, Assagay Open Saturdays, 6:30-10am • Tel: 083 777 1674

info@shongwenimarket.co.zaWebsite: www.shongwenimarket.co.za

Shongweni Farmers& Craft Market

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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

Built at the foot of a beautiful nature reserve, thick with indigenous KwaZulu-Natal bush, lies Giba Gorge MTB Park.

Come and Choose Your Adventure! African Origin Art Gallery Outdoor Bar & Restaurant Tented Forest Cabins & Camp Sites 35km+ Single Track Mountain Biking Trails BMX Track Cycle Lab Bike Shop Conference Centre

Giba Gorge will provide you with a colourful, authentic and memorable South African experience!

RIDING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Blue HorizonsHorse Trails & Riding School

LESSONS

DEBBIE: 083 269 4945www.bluehorizonsestate.co.za

Robyndale Centre, situated in the heart of Kloof, is open

Monday to Saturday from 7:00am to 5:00pm

Robyndale Conference Centre

031 764 6694

Piggly Wiggly Coffee Shoppe

031 764 2497

Robyndale Nursery

031 764 6329

email: robyndale@cinet.co.za

CONFERENCE CENTRE,COFFEE SHOPPE & NURSERY

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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.

Inanda Dam is a popular fishing and boating destination

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

19THOUSAND HILLS VISITOR’S GUIDEThe perfect 1000 Hills venueWeddings, Conferences

& Functions

Tel: 031 765 2738www.bellavista.co.za

Warren’s Guest House

Centrally situated in the picturesque village of Hillcrest. 20 minutes from Durban and minutes from the N3 freeway. Nine newly appointed double/family rooms, all en suite, some self-catering.

: 082 455 6348

Calmswood Guest House

Address: 3 Igwababa Road, Kloof, 3610E-mail: dave@calmswoodguesthouse.co.zaWebsite: www.calmswoodguesthouse.co.za

Tel: +27 (0)31 764 1559Fax: +27 (0)86 556 7768Cell: +27 (0)82 880 1315

Tel: +27 31 765 2901

Fax: +27 31 086 662 1197

Cell: +27 73 314 9310

siyakwamukela@webmail.co.za

Hlengiwe Zulu – Hostess

Siyakwamukela B&B

3 CHAPEL ROAD, HILLCREST 3650

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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.

The Heritage Market, Hillcrest

Shopping & Entertainment

The Valley of 1000 Hills has many shopping centres

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HEIRLOOMS

MEMBERS’ DIRECTORY KEY

Accommodation A

Animal Farm AF

Arts & Crafts/Curios AC

Backpackers BP

Bird Watching BW

Camping C

Canoeing/Water Sport CWS

Children’s Play Area/Parties CP

Church/Chapel CC

Coffee Shop/Restaurant R

Fishing F

Golf G

Hiking/Walks W

Horseriding H

Music Events ME

Nursery N

Organic Farming OF

Picnic P

Pub/Bar B

Rehabilitation Centre RH

School S

Scuba Diving SD

Self-catering SC

Sport/Wellness/Fitness SWF

Tours/Safaris TS

Training T

Various Adventure VA

Viewsite V

Water Management WM

Weddings/Conferences WC

Wheelchair Friendly WH

Members’ DirectoryGRID ON MAP

NO. NAMETELEPHONE NUMBER

KEY (SEE MAP)

EMAIL/WEBSITE ADDRESS

ACCOMMODATION

3B T1-701 1000 Hills Guest Lodge 031 777 1253 1000hillsguestlodge@gmail.com

5A T2-240 African Sunrise 031 776 3059 BP africansunrise123@gmail.com

4B T1-135 Aloe Ridge B&B 031 767 0069 SC info@aloeridge.co.za

5C T2-105 Art Studio B&B 031 764 1054 artstudio@mweb.co.za

3B T3-22 Assagay Country Guesthouse 031 768 1363 SC info@assagaybb.co.za

3B T3-599 Assagay Lodge 031 765 6046 shazlan@msla.co.za

5C T2-31 Benbrook on Main B&B 031 764 4341 amanda@benbrook.co.za

5B T2-107 Bizafrika Guest Lodge 031 764 2844 SC information@bizafrika-ltd.com

3B T1-311 Black Mamba Backpackers Lodge 031 765 4063 BP; B blackmambalodge@gmail.com

4B T1-353 Brackens Guesthouse 031 765 3923 james@brackens.co.za

4B T1-384 Branley Lodge 031 765 1834 enquiries@branleylodge.co.za

3B T1-575 Cadmoor Midway B&B 082 800 1662 SC mark@iafrica.com

4C T1-186 Calanchloe B&B 031 767 4704 trevhag@xsinet.co.za

4C T1-114 Calmswood Guesthouse 031 764 1559 dave@calmswoodguesthouse.co.za

4C T1-180 Campbells B&B 031 767 1608 emiliabb@mweb.co.za

3B T3-05 Chartwell House 031 765 5962 qmatters@mweb.co.za

3C T3-35 Chillifields B&B 083 632 7800 info@chillifields.co.za

4B T1-387 Cliff Manor 083 231 3284 WC lauri@cliffmanor.co.za

3C T6-10 Clifton Country House 031 769 1572 BW; F; W bookings@countryhouse.com

5C T2-32 Collingwood Guesthouse 031 764 2288 guesthouse@collingwoods.co.za

5C T2-138 Croeso B&B 031 764 6894 croesokloof@iafrica.com

3B T1-310 de Monte Alto B&B 031 765 2111 radiofan@ispace.co.za

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

3B T1-700 Eagle Wind Manor B&B 031 765 7652 guesthouse@eaglewindmanor.co.za

4B T1-126 Everwood Estate 031 764 0750 everwoodestate@mweb.co.za

5B T2-165 Far Place B&B 031 762 1066 farplace@telkomsa.net

4B T1-352 Fawncastle Guesthouse 031 765 4561 info@fawncastle.co.za

5C T2-40 Fields Hill Halt 031 764 7686 joanne@discoverymail.co.za

5C T2-50 Fig Tree Cottage B&B 031 764 3464 SC fig-tree@mweb.co.za

4C T1-130 Glyndale Guesthouse 031 767 4225 SC glyndale@telkomsa.net

4C T1-120 Grantley's B&B 031 767 1967 grantley@iafrica.com

4C T1-21 Grassroots B&B 031 767 0981 grassroots@cynodon.co.za

4B T1-381 Guinevere Lodge B&B 031 765 3148 brenda@guinevere.co.za

4C T1-160 Hawk’s Rest B&B 031 767 4013 brian@hawksrest.co.za

1B T1-960 Highstakes Venue 031 782 1139WC; B; VA

gerry@highstakes.co.za

4B T1-386 Hilltop 11 B&B 031 765 5702 hilltop11@iafrica.com

3B T1-340 Holly House B&B 031 765 6067 dollysase@telkomsa.net

1A T1-920 Inchanga Hotel 031 783 4105 WC; R; Bgm@inchangahotel.co.zareservation@inchangahotel.co.za

5B T2-135 Inn Afrika B&B 031 764 6422 info@innafrika.co.za

3B T3-96 Kangelani Lodge 031 768 1342 WC thelodge@kangelani.co.za

5B T2-150 Kloof Falls Lodge B&B 031 764 1502 W; BW info@klooffallslodge.co.za

4C T2-137 Lemon Tree B&B 031 764 7012 gosborne@iafrica.com

5C T2-184 Leopard Wood Manor 031 764 2435 info@leopardwood.co.za

4C T1-185 Like Home B&B 031 764 6152 SC; B info@likehome.co.za

3B T1-480 Lindisfarne 031 765 1516 lindisfarne@netactive.co.za

4B T1-390 Lolongatique Guesthouse 031 765 6709 WC; R info@agtsa.co.za

3B T1-740 Longacre B&B 031 777 1335 davidproctor@mweb.co.za

Tel: +27 31 777 1874Fax: +27 31 777 1940

Email: thtouris@iafrica.comwww.1000hills.kzn.org.za

Tel: +27 31 304 4934www.durbanexperience.co.za

GRID ON MAP

NO. NAMETELEPHONE NUMBER

KEY (SEE MAP)

EMAIL/WEBSITE ADDRESS

ACCOMMODATION3B T1-410 Milbank House B&B 031 765 6089 WC lynne@milbankhouse.co.za

4C T1-182 Misty Ridge B&B 031 767 4406 rob@adburn.co.za

3C T1-220 Mole Valley Farm 031 765 3412 H terrymcd@iafrica.com

5C T1-83 Park Lane B&B 031 764 2298 parklane@gemstar.co.za

4C T1-200 Rest Assured B&B 031 765 2820 restassured@netlive.co.za

4B T2-292 Rivendell B&B 031 765 4481 info@rivendell.co.za

5A T2-230 Rooms With a View B&B 031 776 3600 R cwch@iafrica.com

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

5C T1-16 Stoneybrae Guest Lodge 031 709 1242 philippa@stoneybrae.co.za

2C T5-80 Summerveld Country Lodge 031 769 1392 summerveldlodge@telkomsa.net

4C T1-181 Swiss Guesthouse B&B 031 767 2547 SC gemperle@swisshouse.co.za

4B T2-268 Tanglewood Estate 031 767 1081 tanglewoodestate@vodamail.co.za

3C T1-215 Ten on Tunzini B&B 031 765 1262 R tenontunzini@telkomsa.net

5B T2-170 The Edge B&B 031 762 1356 BW; H mcclurgs@telkomsa.net

5B T2-136 The Goss House B&B 031 764 1167 thegosshouse@mweb.co.za

2D T5-50 The Tree House River Lodge 031 769 1406 SC jane.king@telkomsa.net

4B T1-251 Tilacaze 031 765 8332 WC info@tilacaze.com

4B T1-383 Turp-Inn/Acre Estate 031 765 6759 h.husarotra@mweb.co.za

3B T3-21 Umsinsi Self-catering 031 768 1698 har@wol.co.za

4B T1-350 Warren's Guesthouse 031 765 5470 WC; SC warrensgh@telkomsa.net

3B T3-96 White Elephant Lodge 083 694 3619 independent@worldonline.co.za

4C T1-205 White House B&B 031 765 6324 R whitehouse@telkomsa.net

3C T1-705 World Changers Academy 031 769 1260 BP admin@wca-sa.org

4C T1-171 York House B&B 031 767 0629 yorkhouse@telkomsa.net

ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES

1A & 5C T2-20 Umgeni Steam Train 082 353 6003

bookings@umgenisteamrailway.co.za

2B T1-850 Blue Horizons Horse Trails 083 269 4945 H; T; SC debbie@bluehorizonsestate.co.za

4D Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park 031 769 1527

AC; N; R; WC

info@gibagorge.co.za

1B T1-960 Highstakes Venue 031 782 1139 VA; A; B; W; WC

gerry@highstakes.co.za

2B T1-940 Morrow Farm Riding School 031 765 1409

VA; A; B; W

shevcraig@hotmail.com

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

3B T1-210 Heirlooms 031 765 6534 AC heirloom@mweb.co.za

ARTISTS/GALLERIES

3D T5-20 Wenkidu Gallery 031 769 1166 wenkidu@mweb.co.za

ARTS & CRAFTS

Amandla Beadwork 083 880 1383 lindanjoko@hotmail.com

Articrafts 031 764 2703 info@ethnicks.co.za

4C T1-210 Beads & Beyond 031 765 6688T (Heri-tage)

beadsandbeyond@mwebbiz.co.za

3B T1-530 Cheval Ceramics 031 765 2344 chevalc@worldonline.co.za

4C T1-210 Ethnicks 031 765 8989(Heri-tage)

info@ethnicks.co.za

4B T1-110 Glenart Glassware 031 767 4857 equinei@iafrica.com

1A T1-931 KwaXimba Tourist Junction 031 783 4013 AC 1000hch.dawn@zamail.co.za

3B TI-764 Palace Craft Ceramics 031 777 1115 pravinmaharaj@oval.co.za

3B T1-750 Puzzle Place 031 777 1189 ian.courtney@absamail.co.za

3C T3-94 Shongweni Farmers and Craft Market 031 777 1554 R; AC info@shongwenimarket.co.za

Sinamuva Crafts 031 777 8159 V

3B T1-800 Swazi Candles 031 777 1000 V info@phezulusafaripark.co.za

3B T1-72 The View 031 777 1629 R; V; AC nadinelewis@mweb.co.za

GRID ON MAP

NO. NAMETELEPHONE NUMBER

KEY (SEE MAP)

EMAIL/WEBSITE ADDRESS

Tusani African Enterprise 082 825 7080 tusiwe@telkomsa.net

4C T1-210 Zimbabalooba 031 765 7090(Heri-tage)

info@bitsofafrica.com

CHILDREN’S ANIMAL FARMS

3B T1-570 Animal Farm Yard 031 765 2240 R; CP jenny@animalfarmyard.co.za

3C T3-30 Duck & Deck Animal Farm 031 768 1029 R; CP cherly@duckanddeck.co.za

CHURCHES/WEDDING CHAPELS

3B T1-640 Chantecler Hotel 031 765 2613T; A; B; R; CC; S

chantecler@mweb.co.za

3B T3-10 Lütheran Church 031 205 8175

RESTAURANTS/PUB/COFFEE SHOPS/BREWERY

4C T1-210 Bangkok Wok 031 765 8525(Heri-tage)

bangkok@mighty.co.za

4C T1-210 Butcher Boys 031 765 8395(Heri-tage)

butcherboys@neotek.co.za

4C T1-210 Heritage Theatre 031 765 4197(Heri-tage)

info@heritagetheatre.co.za

5D T1-10 Monastery Tea Garden 031 700 4288 TS; W; R info@monasteryteagarden.co.za

Mugg & Bean Hillcrest 031 765 8417 muggbeanhill@mweb.co.za

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

5C T1-15 RJ's Steak House 031 702 2691 CP rjs@rjskzn.co.za

3D T5-40 Shongweni Brewery 031 769 2061 sherene@shongwenibrewery.com

3B T1-441 Swine & Tankard Pub & Restaurant 031 765 2528 B theswine@mweb.co.za

2A T1-910 The Hacienda 031 783 4063 B

CONFERENCE/WEDDING VENUES3B T1-560 Bella Vista 031 765 2738 A; R gloria@bellavista.co.za

4B T1-380 Camelot Country Estate 031 765 9444

B; R; CC; F; G

tracy@greensleeves.co.za

3B T1-640 Chantecler Hotel 031 765 2613T; A; B; R; CC; S; BW

chantecler@mweb.co.za

5A T2-200 Crinkley Bottom Park & Lodge 031 763 4149 B; R; A fiona@crinkleybottompark.co.za

4C T1-125 Crowhurst Guesthouse & Spa 031 767 5202

SWF; R; A

info@crowhurst.co.za

5C T2-285 Emolweni Conf. Centre 031 764 6948 emolweni@mweb.co.za

3B T1-450 Falcon Crest Manor House 031 765 5300 R; A info@falconcrest.co.za

5C T1-82 Kloof Country Club 031 764 0555 G; B; R sandy@kloofcc.co.za

3B T1-762 Koinonia Conference Centre 031 777 1446 A denise@koinoniakzn.org.za

5C T1-115 Makaranga Garden Lodge 031 764 6616

BW; W; R; A; WH; P; SWF

tanya@makaranga.com

4B T1-382 Valley Lodge 031 765 6407 R info@valleylodge.net

CROC FARM

3B T1-800 pheZulu Safari Park 031 777 1000

AC; TS; V; P; R; AF; A; BW; C; SC

info@phezulusafaripark.co.za

ENTERTAINMENT

4C T1-210 Heritage Theatre 031 765 4197(Heri-tage)

info@heritagetheatre.co.za

Knits 076 895 7386 sibaya@webmail.co.za

Luna Lounge 072 280 1949 ME debbie@lunalounge.co.za

4C T1-210 The Heritage in Hillcrest 031 765 2500 www.heritagehillcrest.co.za

Ucu Performing Arts 084 728 2865

FURNITURE/DÉCOR/TEXTILES

1C Dano Textiles/Glodina 031 736 2150 R; TS cole-bownk@glodina.co.za

4C T1-210 The Heritage in Hillcrest 031 765 2500 www.heritagehillcrest.co.za

GARDEN CENTRES/NURSERIES

3B T1-710 Dunrobin Garden Centre 031 777 1855 R; AC; V dunrobin1@mweb.co.za

5C T2-30 Robyndale Nature Centre 031 764 6328

AC; R; WC

robyndale@cinet.co.za

4B T2-163 Roots of Africa Nursery & Pottery 031 767 3035 R info@rootsofafrica.co.za

GRID ON MAP

NO. NAMETELEPHONE NUMBER

KEY (SEE MAP)

EMAIL/WEBSITE ADDRESS

INFORMATION3B T1-690 1000 Hills Tourism 031 777 1874 thtouris@iafrica.com

LIFESTYLE CENTRES3C T3-95 Hornby Lifestyle Centre 031 768 1098 R graeme@hornby.co.za

NATURE RESERVES/CONSERVANCIES

3B T3-70 Alverstone Conservancy 031 777 1901

P; C; CWS; BW; W

5A T2-250 Inanda Resort Reserve 031 766 9946 C; P; V; W info@msinsi.co.za

5B T2-160 Krantzkloof Nature Reserve 031 764 3515

W; P ; V; BW; WC

vermeulenj@kznwildlife.co.za

T2T4T6 Msinsi Holdings 031 765 7724 WC; A ray.naguran@msinsi.co.za

1A T4-10 Nagle Reserve 031 782 8085

P; A; W; TS; H; C; VA CWS; WM; F; WC

3D T6-20 Shongweni Reserve 031 769 1283

TS; C; CWS; A; P; W; BW; F; VA

shongweni@msinsi.co.za

4B T1-250 Springside Nature Reserve 083 297 5019 W; P; BW pickles@csinternet.co.za

SAFARIS AND TOUR GUIDES/OPERATORS/SHUTTLE SERVICESAffinity Experience 031 818 0332 steve@affinityexp.com

African Exposure 031 767 5180 amanda@africatours.co.za

Africa Rendezvous 031 765 3615 info@africarendezvous.co.za

Amanzama Tours 082 783 4474 mzonzama@absamail.co.za

Bush Junkies 031 768 1626 bj@bushjunkies.co.za

Bushveld Birders 031 777 1201 johnstonmg@mweb.co.za

Busy People Assistants 031 702 2207 svds@vodamail.co.za

Campaign Trails 031 767 4166 nicki@campaigntrails.co.za

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

GoXplore 031 765 1518 claude@wah.co.za

5D T1-10 Mariannhill Monastery 031 700 4288W; R; AC; A; BW

gjsibanda@gmail.com

3B T1-800 pheZulu Safari Park 031 777 1000 R; AF; AC; TS; V; P; C; A; BW

info@phezulusafaripark.co.za

Sid’s Travel & Tourism 084 250 1209 sidneygovender@telkomsa.net

Vuka Africa Tours & Training 078 336 5094 info@vukafricatours.com

Wild at Heart Youth Safari Adventure cc 031 765 7767 billy@wah.co.za

SCHOOLS3B T3-80 Roseway Waldorf School 031 765 5309

SHOPPING CENTRES

4C T1-210 The Heritage in Hillcrest 031 765 2500 B; R; AC www.heritagehillcrest.co.za

4B T2-275 Waterfall Shopping Centre 031 763 4433 R; B cindy@wsc.co.za

TRAINING3B T1-763 1000 Hills Chef School 031 777 1566 R info@thechefschool.com

1A T1-930 Catagrict Training Centre 031 783 4212 AC; OF ethbtc1@absamail.co.za

4B Classic Events & Expeditions 031 767 5044 info@beetleafrica.com

3B T1-550 Embocraft 031 765 3697 AC embocraft@eject.co.za

4C Hillcrest AIDS Centre 031 765 5866 AC; T hillaids@iafrica.com

2B T1-870 Rainman Landcare Foundation (permaculture)

031 783 4412 OF; WM raymond@rainman.co.za

3A T1-720 The Valley Trust 031 716 6800 WC; A; OF

info@vtrust.org.za

3C T6-15 World Changers Academy 031 769 1260 admin@wca-sa.org

ZULU CULTURAL VILLAGES

3B T1-800 pheZulu Safari Park 031 777 1000AC; TS; V; P; R;

info@phezulusafaripark.co.za

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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,

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

delicious two-course meal to ensure a memorable night out.

The Hillcrest Corner shopping centre

Fine dining at a Hillcrest sushi bar

The Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market is open every Saturday morning

Thai cuisine is unique, not merely a regional adaptation 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

conveyor bar. Takeaways available on all items.

Shop 14s Heritage Market

9 Old Main Road

Hillcrest

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www.bizafrika-ltd.com

B&B AND SELF-CATERINGACCOMMODATION

Exotic and indigenous farm animals

New candle dipping studio

and environment.

Pony and Donkey cart rides

Open Tues-Sun, school & public holidays9.30 am – 4.30 pm

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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Designed and developed in collaboration with over 100 Zulu rural women, the stunning “Ethnicks Beadwork”

range is supplied to gift/curio shops and game parks throughout Southern Africa & worldwide.

Visit our retail outlets:ETHNICKS

Shop 36, The Heritage, 9 Old Main Road, HillcrestTel: 031 765 8989

Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm Sat and Sun: 9am-4pmand

ARTICRAFTS Shop 227, Kloof Village Mall

Tel: 764 2703 Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm Sat: 8:30am-1pm

www.ethnicks.co.zaWholesale prices available on request

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Hillcrest

Set on the ridge looking across the beautiful green hills of Hillcrest

31 Patricia Road, Hillcrest, 3610

Tel: 031 765 6709Fax: 031 765 8269

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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

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 CentreCraft 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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The Animal Farmyard, situated at 3 Lello Road, 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. Entrance is R10.00 per person and pony and tractor rides are R4.00.

We are a family country pub & restaurant. Our daily specials include a Sunday lunch spit braai carvery. We have live entertainment on

Friday nights, a cosy indoor dining area with a fi replace and an outdoor deck area.

The Fainting Goat Centre, 1 Botha Road, Botha’s Hill

The wet and dry ageing process of the beef ensures supreme quality of taste and texture.

Butcher Boys boasts a temperature controlled wine cellar, stocked with vintage estate Cape Wines.

Shop 14t The Heritage, Old Main Road, Hillcrest

www.butcherboysgrill.co.za

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HospitalityThe 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

Chillifields, exclusive

accommodation

situated on a 10 acre

farm overlooking

the beautiful

Assagay Valley

Chillifields, exclusive

accommodation

situated on a 10 acre

farm overlooking

the beautiful

Assagay Valley

2 Willow Way, off Kassier Rd,

Assagay, Hillcrest KZNTel: 083 632 7800/083 625 0879 • Fax: 031 700 2908/700 2955Email: info@chillifields.co.za • Website: www.chillifields.co.za

Handsome at the helm of lush coffee and banana plantations, these arty rock cottages provide a home for roving hearts. Set in the Valley of a 1000 Hills,

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 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 certain travelers may volunteer to assist.

Prices vary: R(rustic) - R(in between) - R(boutique). Dorms R100+; Doubles/Cottages R320+; Camping R60+

African Sunrise Backpackers and Lodge

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.

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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.

“Inchanga Hotel just off the N3 halfway between Durban and Pietermaritzburg” Inchanga Hotel and Conference Centre

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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.

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The Valley of 1000 Hills has many idyllic settings for a wedding

6Enjoy a luxury treatment at Makaranga Spa

Part of Portfolio Collection 2009/2010

WiFi, Airconditioning, Fully Licenced Bar, Jacuzzi, Pool, Own Entrance.

34 Montgomery Drive, Winston Park 3610, South Africa

Lena Smyth

Geocaching (pronounced geo-cashing) is a hi-tech, worldwide game of hiding and seeking treasure. A geocacher can place a geocache in the

world, pinpoint its location using GPS technology and then share the geocache’s existence and location online. Anyone with a GPS device can then try to locate the geocache. Geocaches are currently placed in over 100 countries around the world and on all seven continents, and there are over 882,600 active geocaches over the world.

Visit www.geocaching.com to get in on the hunt and to find or hide treasure in the Valley of 1000 Hills.

Treasure hunt in the 1000 Hills!

REJUVENATE YOUR SOUL

KLOOF, DURBAN

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Big EventsThe 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 the world’s best long-distance runners, is held

every year in June

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Milbank House

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

www.milbankhouse.co.za

Tranquility in the Valley of a Thousand Hills

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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

Black Mamba Lodge offers easy access to Durban’s finest adventure spots. It is situated along the famous

Comrades and Duzi Canoe Marathon routes. 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.

Branley Lodge Bed and Breakfast off ers stylish accommodation in a quiet residential area with easy access to both the M13 Highway and N3 Toll Road. We are nestled in the Valley of

1000 Hills, close to golf courses, numerous restaurants and the Heritage Supper Theatre.

Contact: Beverley Staples

35 Hilltop Road, Hillcrest, 3610

Swiss Guest House B&B

9 Retief Road, Winston Park, Gillitts, 3610

Tel: 031 7672547Fax: 086 656 9908Cell: 083 268 6238

www.swisshouse.co.zaemail: gemperle@swisshouse.co.za

Enjoy a typical warm Swiss home set in a lovely tropical garden.

Rooms en-suite Luxurious cottage Full breakfast Dinner if required or self-catering Pool, braai, tennis, DSTV facilities

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Giba Gorge offers tough challenges for mountain bikers

Every Saturday

Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market, 06:30-10:00 – Cell: 083 777 1674

January

Dusi Canoe Marathon – www.dusi.co.za

May

Music in the Hills at Protea Hotel Makaranga – Tel: 031 764 6616Performance by the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir (proceeds go to Kloof Rotary charity)

June

The Comrades Marathon – www.comrades.comThe 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.zaOctober

Amashovashova Cycle RaceHeritage Rose Festival – Tel: 031 765 5479

November

Powerade Triple Challenge

December

Land Rover 50 mile Canoe RaceChristmas Night Market – www.shongwenimarket.co.zaCarols on 1000 Hills Choo Choo – 5pm, 22 Dec, booking essential

Annual events

Embo Craft, Botha’s HillInanda ValleyInanda ValleyIpithi Nature ReserveZebra crossing, Shongweni DamMonteseel cliffsKrantzkloof Nature ReserveThe Heritage Market Game drive, pheZuluMasakhane Village, Botha’s HillInanda Dam

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