Hotels in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal is on South Africa's east coast, with a subtropical climate-summers from December to February are hot and humid (77-86°F / 25-30°C) with frequent thunderstorms, while winters from June to August are mild and dry (59-73°F / 15-23°C). It's famous for the Drakensberg Mountains, where you can hike the Amphitheatre in winter for clear skies, and for the Indian Ocean beaches like Umhlanga Rocks, ideal for surfing in summer. The region is divided into Durban's urban energy with its uShaka Marine World, and the wild Zululand where you can spot the Big Five in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park during the dry winter months.