Louise's Guidebook
Food scene
Vibey burger joint serving delicious and affordable food. Be sure to ask for the Giant Jenga to entertain you while you wait!
RocoMamas Florida Road - Halaal
118 Florida RdVibey burger joint serving delicious and affordable food. Be sure to ask for the Giant Jenga to entertain you while you wait!
Bucket List
A day trip to Piggly Wiggly will satisfy all your needs. Food, art, shopping, quality social time, mini train for children to ride (free), gorgeous lawn and jungle gym, outside pizza oven... You will not be sorry!
54 locals recommend
Piggly Wiggly Coffee Shop - Midlands
A day trip to Piggly Wiggly will satisfy all your needs. Food, art, shopping, quality social time, mini train for children to ride (free), gorgeous lawn and jungle gym, outside pizza oven... You will not be sorry!
Heritage Sites
It has three major lake systems, eight interlinking ecosystems, and Africa’s largest estuarine.
It also has over 500 bird species, the Big Five, and whales and sharks.
28 locals recommend
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
It has three major lake systems, eight interlinking ecosystems, and Africa’s largest estuarine.
It also has over 500 bird species, the Big Five, and whales and sharks.
Maloti-Drakensberg is one of the largest World Heritage Sites. It was recognised as a World Heritage Site in 2000 by UNESCO.
The site displays both cultural and natural beauty.
More than a third of the country’s proclaimed wilderness can be found in Maloti-Drakensberg.
11 locals recommend
Maloti-Drakensberg Park
Maloti-Drakensberg is one of the largest World Heritage Sites. It was recognised as a World Heritage Site in 2000 by UNESCO.
The site displays both cultural and natural beauty.
More than a third of the country’s proclaimed wilderness can be found in Maloti-Drakensberg.
Visit the Talana Museum, Battlefield & Heritage Park to learn more about the conflict that happened between the Zulus, Afrikaners and British.
There is the Anglo Boer War exhibition, and a magnificent collection of glass from around the world and South Africa.
You can grab a delicious meal at the Miners Rest restaurant and do some shopping at the Museum Shop.
8 locals recommend
Talana Museum
R33Visit the Talana Museum, Battlefield & Heritage Park to learn more about the conflict that happened between the Zulus, Afrikaners and British.
There is the Anglo Boer War exhibition, and a magnificent collection of glass from around the world and South Africa.
You can grab a delicious meal at the Miners Rest restaurant and do some shopping at the Museum Shop.
This site outside Howick is where Nelson Mandela was arrested on 5 August 1962. It holds enormous significance for the country as visitors get to learn about the most amazing President we have ever had.
There is also a restaurant available at the site.
87 locals recommend
Nelson Mandela Capture Site
R103This site outside Howick is where Nelson Mandela was arrested on 5 August 1962. It holds enormous significance for the country as visitors get to learn about the most amazing President we have ever had.
There is also a restaurant available at the site.
Sightseeing
I definitely recommend the Estuary Boat Cruise. It’s a 2-hour long boat cruise along the mangrove-rich shoreline of St. Lucia Estuary, getting up close to Hippopotamuses, Nile Crocodiles, Fish Eagles, other bird species. You may also get to see Buffalo, Waterbuck, Elephant, and Leopards.
31 locals recommend
Saint Lucia
I definitely recommend the Estuary Boat Cruise. It’s a 2-hour long boat cruise along the mangrove-rich shoreline of St. Lucia Estuary, getting up close to Hippopotamuses, Nile Crocodiles, Fish Eagles, other bird species. You may also get to see Buffalo, Waterbuck, Elephant, and Leopards.
Head out in a covered 4x4 vehicle with an experienced guide, and learn about the local flora and fauna while enjoying the amazing views.
On the drive, keep your eyes peeled for wildebeest, impala, blesbok, zebra, and giraffe, as well as a variety of bird species. Game drives start from 9 AM and go out every hour on the hour until 3 PM.
66 locals recommend
Phezulu Safari Park
190 Old Main RoadHead out in a covered 4x4 vehicle with an experienced guide, and learn about the local flora and fauna while enjoying the amazing views.
On the drive, keep your eyes peeled for wildebeest, impala, blesbok, zebra, and giraffe, as well as a variety of bird species. Game drives start from 9 AM and go out every hour on the hour until 3 PM.