The Valley Of A 1000 Hills
The Valley of a Thousand Hills is one of KwaZulu Natal's most well-kept secrets. The valley forms around a wonderful valley created by the Mngeni River and its tributaries, with many artists and crafters attracted to the beauty and tranquility of the area which has a number of guest house lodges, pubs and lovely tea gardens that adds grandeur to this beautiful landscape.
The main attractions on the Thousand Hills are surely the dramatic landscape and Zulu culture that gets well interpreted at the nearby cultural villages. The Thousand Hills Choo Choo provides steam train trips from Kloof station to Cato Ridge on weekends, whilst the more adventurous can view the stunning scenery from the sky. Microlight flips are also organized from the Cato Ridge Airfield, with regular boat cruises on Shongweni, Nagle and Inanda Dams.
Visitors can spend extra days on a fishing trip, or escort themselves on a 4x4 drive through the Valley. When you move up onto Botha’s Hill, you’ll begin to see the whole of the Valley of a Thousand Hills in all its glory. You might have heard the name ‘Botha’s Hill’, it tends to get mentioned frequently at the Comrades Marathon, and is a grueling climb for the athletes involved. Nevertheless, the Valley of a Thousand Hills is an incredible experience, and will stir your senses in many different ways, all of them advantageous to your overall health and well-being. So catch this magnificent jewel of the Kwazulu-Natal province, and stay as long as you wish.
