Fabled realm of the proud Zulu, land of towering mountains, gentle grasslands and glorious golden beaches lapped by a warm Indian Ocean - KwaZulu-Natal is all of these and more. South Africa's premier playground thrives on contrasts: its lively cultural villages reverberate with the sound of drumbeats while silent battlefields evoke the historic clashes between Zulu, Boer and Brit; charming country hotels offer modern comfort in the ancient folds of the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, the country's first natural and cultural World Heritage Site; arts and crafts routes clamour for custom while calm reigns over the reaches of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Here there is something for everyone: nature lovers can indulge their passion for any number of outdoor pursuits - from fishing, diving, snorkelling, surfing and canoeing to mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, birding and game spotting in excellent wildlife parks, reserves and biospheres, while city slickers will waste no time exploring the bustling city, Durban, and the many smaller centres that are such vibrant multicultural blends of eastern, western and indigenous cultures. How do you begin to explore such a treasure? With the guidance of the authoritative KwaZulu-Natal: Adventures in Culture & Nature you will uncover the many jewels waiting to be found.