kwazulunatal

Today we’re taking a trip to what is arguably the true soul of South Africa - KwaZulu-Natal.

Tucked away on the tropical eastern coast, this fascinating region promises a real African adventure in a beautiful and accessible environment.

If a visit to the huge nation of South Africa feels a bit overwhelming, KZN (as it’s affectionately known) offers a more pocket sized experience with so much to discover in an area spanning roughly the same size as Portugal.

Here you can immerse yourself in breath-taking Drakensberg mountain scenery, natural wildlife habitats, crashing waves, historic battlegrounds and Durban’s cool surfer vibes without needing to cover large distances.

Culturally distinct from the rest of South Africa, KZN is a true melting pot, mixing African, European, and Indian cultures, and it’s here that the South African Rainbow Nation really comes into its own. Crucially the name means ‘the place of the Zulu’ reflecting the power and the majesty of this formidable tribe, and their fiercesome fighting in the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War.

In this episode we catch up with KZN local and friend of Low Season Traveller, Helen Bolton from New Frontiers Tours, to learn more about her home destination...

Uthando Project is a small registered Australian Charity based in Perth, Western Australia. 

Since 2004 Uthando Project has built and maintained partnerships with 5 not for profit organisations in KwaZulu Natal, a province of South Africa.  These 5 organisations work with vulnerable children and communities and all promote the importance of play in early childhood development, education, social and emotional wellbeing.  Uthando Project supports the organisations by donating hand made dolls, puppets, balls and African animals for use in their work and for distribution to the children they work with.

Ann Vivers discusses the work that is being done by volunteers and how listeners can help, if they wish to. Have a look at their IG account by their growing Sydney Dollmaker group.