1000 Hills Tourism South Africa

08/11/2024

Armistice Day – better known as Remembrance Day – is commemorated on 11 November, when we pay tribute and honour those men, women and animals who have served in wars, and those who have died in the line of duty.

Remembrance Day is a memorial day observed since the end of the First World War in 1918. In recent years, around the world, people are encouraged to wear poppies for the first fortnight in November to remember all those who have been affected by war and conflict. This is known as Remembrancetide.

There are places to purchase poppies in and around the Kloof, Highway and 1000 Hills area. SA Legion tables will be set up in: Shongweni Farmers Market; Hillcrest Corner: Checkers; Oxford Food Market; Lillies Quarter Lifestyle Shopping Centre and Kloof Spar.

Typically red poppies signify lives lost, and purple poppies signify animals who gave their life in the line of duty.

In South Africa, Remembrancetide commemorations are spearheaded by the South African Legion - a national organisation, part of a world-wide family that addresses the needs of ex-service personnel and their dependents by way of housing, pensions, employment and general welfare. It is apolitical, non-sectarian, non-racial, non-sexist and non-partisan. Established in 1921, it is the oldest military veterans’ support association in the country.

Apart from promoting the Poppy Campaign in early November, the Legion manages properties in greater Durban offering subsidised accommodation to former servicemen and women. With the community of former servicemen and women dwindling with every passing year, the Legion will be transitioning to offer accommodation to men and women who share the philosophy, values and standards held by the SA Legion. The Legion is regularly involved in community events to raise awareness and finances to support the work that they do.

For more information, or to purchase poppies or to offer to collect at a shopping centre in your area on Poppy Day, please contact Brad or Jeanette on 031 205 0578 or email [email protected]

Lest we Forget

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬: 𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬, 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐭.

📌35km west of the Durban City Centre on the N3 or M13, on the old main road between Pietermaritzburg and Durban
👉 https://www.1000hillstourism.co.za/

06/11/2024

𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 - 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟗 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫: 𝟏𝟎𝐚𝐦 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝟑𝐩𝐦

The third in what is hoped will be a regular market will take place at The Valley Trust on Saturday to showcase retail, products, services and crafts in the valley.

The vision is to build up entrepreneurs in the 1000 Hills community, for the Valley Trust for to become a hub for local business, and to showcase the Valley Trust and the enduring community based work that they do.

Vendors include fresh produce, pre-loved clothing, beauty products, bags, hair products, sweet treats, jewellery, handmade crafts and children’s activities.

The venue is the Valley Trust – 1 Zulu Reserve Rd, Botha’s Hill.

To participate, or to find out more, Whatsapp Pippa on 081 413 3996.

The Valley Trust is a proud member of 1000 Hills Community Tourism.

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬: 𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬, 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐭.

📌35km west of the Durban City Centre on the N3 or M13, on the old main road between Pietermaritzburg and Durban
👉 https://www.1000hillstourism.co.za/

26/10/2024

🌺🌸🌼 Open tomorrow! 🌿 **Join Us at the KZN Garden Fair 2024!** 🌿

**DATES:** 25-27 October 2024
**LOCATION:** Vuleka Center, Bothas Hill

Calling all garden lovers and green industry professionals! Come and trade with us at the KZN Garden Fair, where growers unite to showcase and sell their beautiful plants, gardening tools, and eco-friendly products directly to the public.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore a wide range of garden treasures, connect with fellow plant enthusiasts, and celebrate the joy of gardening! 🌸

Mark your calendars and bring your green thumb! See you there!

23/10/2024

Nestled in the lush greenery of Hillcrest, Fig Tree Farm offers a serene escape from the bustle of everyday life. Established in 1896, this 126-hectare privately owned landscape has a rich history, but it wasn’t until 2020 that the gates opened to the public. Initially created as a safe, open-air space during the COVID pandemic, Fig Tree Farm has blossomed into a community hub for locals and tourists alike, offering a range of activities, events, and services designed to entertain and delight all ages.

As proud members of the 1000 Hills Tourism community, Fig Tree Farm is committed to showcasing the best that Hillcrest and its surroundings have to offer. We are part of a broader initiative aimed at promoting the natural beauty and cultural richness of the 1000 Hills region, making us a must-visit destination for tourists exploring the area.

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬: 𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬, 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐭.

📌35km west of the Durban City Centre on the N3 or M13, on the old main road between Pietermaritzburg and Durban
👉 https://www.1000hillstourism.co.za/2024/discover-the-magic-of-fig-tree-farm/

23/10/2024

To celebrate spring, there will be a glorious Garden Fair KZN at Vuleka Conference Centre in Botha’s Hill this weekend!

Gardening adds years to your life and life to your years.

21/10/2024

To celebrate spring, there will be the second annual glorious Garden Fair KZN at Vuleka Conference Centre in Botha’s Hill on the weekend of 25 – 27 October, supported by 1000 Hills Tourism.

To plan for spring, when garden preparation starts in earnest, a selection of growers; nurseries; retailers; garden product suppliers; manufacturers; landscapers; and those involved in the garden industry have been invited to showcase their wares and services in a farm-type setting catering for those with a tiny green space, patio, window box or indoor garden; to those with larger properties and subsistence farmers.

1000 Hills Tourism has partnered to assist in marketing the new Garden Fair to be held at the spacious and accessible grounds of the tranquil Vuleka Trust Conference Centre - a stone’s throw away from 1000 Hills Chef School and Pot and Kettle.

Understanding that now is the time to get your garden summer ready, 1000 Hills Tourism invite garden lovers to visit the Garden Fair to consider creating a plant and garden-themed self-drive 1000 Hills meander by also visiting some extensive nurseries in the Valley of 1000 hills - such as Potting Shed Garden Centre at Pot & Kettle; Ludwig’s Star Roses; MacNut Farm (especially their Sunday Fresh Produce Market); Shongweni Market; Stonehouse; Woza Moya; Pilgrim's Rest; the Mushroom Farm; Fig Tree Farm and over the Heritage weekend while Umgeni Steam Railway is running, visit Inchanga Craft Market at Inchanga Station which has stalls selling plants.

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬: 𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬, 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞'𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧'𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐭.

📌 Vuleka Conference Centre in Botha’s Hill
👉 https://www.1000hillstourism.co.za/
📷 Illa Thompson


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20/10/2024

🌻 Happy Gardening Day from The Garden Fair! 🌿

Today, we celebrate the joy of planting, growing, and nurturing the beautiful world around us. Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or just starting out, there's no better time to get your hands in the soil and connect with nature.

Save the date for our Garden Fair from 25-27 October at Vuleka Centre, Bothas Hill! 🌸 Come for tips, tools, plants, and inspiration to make your garden bloom! 🌼

20/10/2024

20/10/2024

17/10/2024

The Amashova Durban Classic takes place this weekend - on Sunday 20 October – following the Comrades route through 1000 Hills.

It began in 1986 and has been a successful annual event – making it SA’s oldest ‘classic’ cycling race. The idea of having a bicycle race on the route of the world-famous comrades marathon was the dream of veteran Springbok Cyclist, Dave Wiseman and his friend Tony McMillian.

Over the years the improvements on the route and road closures, accompanied by a steady increase of entries year after year and the involvement of some of the country’s top sponsors has helped make the ‘Shova’ one of the most loved and KZN’s biggest cycling race.

The 132km race starts outside the Nelson Mandela Capture Site in Howick, the routes through spectacular scenery through 1000 Hills, which passes the Comrades Wall of Honour. and finishes at Masabalala Yengwa Avenue pedestrian bridge that connects Mustering Fields to People’s Park.

The 106km will start outside Pietermaritzburg City Hall under the Comrades Gantry.
The 65km Half Challenge will start in Drew Lane outside George Cato Primary School
The 38km will join the cycle race on the M13 highway.

Visitors are encouraged to make a weekend of it – staying in 1000 Hills and enjoy watching the race.

For the full route - visit: https://www.shova.co.za/
Be mindful of road closures on Sunday – and plan routes ahead of time.

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬: 𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬, 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞'𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧'𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐭.

📌 35km west of the Durban City Centre on the N3 or M13, on the old main road between Pietermaritzburg and Durban
👉 https://www.1000hillstourism.co.za/
📷 Amashova website gallery

15/10/2024

The Valley Trust is hosting a fundraiser of art, cheese & wine, and live music, at the glorious Macnut Farm Wedding & Function Venue in Assagay, this Friday, the 18th October.

There will be a cheese and wine themed harvest table, an art auction with work by local artists, raffles and wine for sale – all to live music.

For almost 70 years, the Valley Trust, one of the province’s most experienced, trusted and respected NGOs, has been proactively campaigning for the communities living within the picturesque Valley of 1000 Hills in the heart of KZN to live healthy and active lives.

The Valley Trust is a centre for health promotion – mainly for the children of the valley, founded in 1953. Their mission is to use health as a primary means to improve the overall wellbeing of the communities in the valley and to continue to be an example of sustainable and holistic community development through a carefully envisioned focus on education, social cohesion, capacity building and forward planning.

Macnut Farm is the perfect wedding and special occasion venue. The owners Hannah and Paul Paine have hosted many beautiful and memorable weddings and functions. We can accommodate weddings large and small, as well as intimate functions, corporate functions and events, special birthday parties, workshops and team-building. Macnut Farm is situated in the heart of the Assagay Valley just minutes from Hillcrest. Parking is ample, safe and easily accessible.

The Valley Trust and Macnut Farm are both proud members of 1000 Hills Community Tourism Organisation.
To book – Hannah: 074 603 0000 / Quicket
Macnut Farm is 13 Lello Road, Assagay
Dress smart casual & warm.

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬: 𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬, 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐭.

📌35km west of the Durban City Centre on the N3 or M13, on the old main road between Pietermaritzburg and Durban
👉 https://www.1000hillstourism.co.za/

11/10/2024

One lucky couple can win a grand prize of a bespoke Durban wedding valued at more than R160 000 at the picturesque Macnut Farm Wedding and Function Venue in 1000 Hills, with all the trimmings and support, at the fifth annual East Meets West Bridal Fair coming to the Pavilion Centre on Friday 25, Sat 26 and Sun 27 October.

Among the participants who have contributed towards the prize are: a wedding ring from Premjees Jewellers; a photography package from Jon Ivins photography & video design; a midweek two night getaway to Cathedral Peak from One Stop Tours; hair products from Perfect 10; make up from Kryolan; wedding dress hire from Wedding Whispers; a wedding crown and mugs from Queen of Crowns; a 100 page hard cover photobook from Burble and an Antinuptual contract from KL Attorneys.

The wedding will take place at the beautiful Macnut Farm Wedding & Function Venue in the 1000 Hills - the perfect wedding and special occasion venue. The owners Hannah Paine Artist and Paul Paine have hosted many beautiful and memorable weddings and functions, as well as intimate private functions, corporate functions and events, special birthday parties, workshops and team-building. Macnut Farm is situated in the heart of the Assagay Valley just minutes from Hillcrest. Parking is ample, safe and easily accessible.

To enter, shoppers simply need to complete the online entry form, on www.thepav.co.za. Plus, they can visit the bridal fair exhibitors and scan the QR Code at each exhibition stand to enter.

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬: 𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬, 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐭.

📌35km west of the Durban City Centre on the N3 or M13, on the old main road between Pietermaritzburg and Durban
👉 https://www.1000hillstourism.co.za/

11/10/2024

09/10/2024

The Valley of a 1000 Hills has become one of the best places to stay and explore when visiting the holiday city of Durban; the airport is just 45 min away, the beaches 25 minutes away and you’re nearly half-way to the midlands. Durban Safaris and Tours have been guiding visitors from around the world and offer a range of tours that will help you discover the best of the Valley of a 1000 Hills and Durban.

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬: 𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬, 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐭.

📌35km west of the Durban City Centre on the N3 or M13, on the old main road between Pietermaritzburg and Durban
👉 https://www.1000hillstourism.co.za/2024/exploring-the-valley-of-a-1000-hills-with-durban-safaris-and-tours/

Durban Safaris and Tours offer 3 great tours that give you the best of the Valley of a 1000 Hills during your stay.

03/10/2024

Acrobranch is South Africa’s ultimate outdoor adventure, offering a unique treetop experience designed for all ages. Whether you’re looking for a day of family fun, a thrilling birthday party, a team-building event, or just an escape from the ordinary, Acrobranch has something for everyone.

As a proud members of 1000 Hills Tourism, Acrobranch is excited to offer an exclusive discount to you! Check our blog for details.

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬: 𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬, 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐭.

📌The Potter Shed, Springside Road, Hillcrest
👉https://www.1000hillstourism.co.za/2024/acrobranch-unleashing-adventure-in-natures-playground/

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01/10/2024

Two reasons to come to the Hills today - 1 October!! Today is 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 and 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐃𝐚𝐲.

Coffee has been the incentive to get millions of people get out of bed in the mornings for more than 600 years. No matter how you take it, coffee can energize you, warm you up, refresh you, keep you awake, and be a great reason to catch you up with your loved ones. There are literally dozens of places to enjoy a good cup of coffee in the hills today – 'tis the weather for it!

Approximately 10% of the world’s population is vegetarian. Today we celebrate the benefits of being a vegetarian and admit that the meatless lifestyle can actually be awesomely delicious. To honour this auspicious day, pop into Madala Café and enjoy their vegetarian / vegan menu – or even a cup of coffee!

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬: 𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬, 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞'𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧'𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐭.

📌 35km west of the Durban City Centre on the N3 or M13, on the old main road between Pietermaritzburg and Durban
👉 https://www.1000hillstourism.co.za/
📷 Phezulu Safari Park

27/09/2024

Today – Friday 27 September – is 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐃𝐚𝐲 when we focus on the social, cultural, political, and economic value of domestic and international tourism. This year the theme looks at the connection between tourism and peace.

“Sustainable tourism can transform communities – creating jobs, fostering inclusion and strengthening local economies. By valuing and preserving cultural and natural heritage, it can help reduce tensions and nurture peaceful coexistence,” wrote António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General.

Closer to home, PheZulu – one of the city’s many tourism-friendly facilities offers a range of meals; guided 4×4 game drives; a Reptile Park, and a huge gift, decor, arts and craft shop. They also host The Gasa family traditional dance troupe who present four dance shows daily.

Phezulu Safari Park is an active member of 1000 Hills Community Tourism Organisation – one of the city’s tourism support structures promoting localised, owner-driven, tourism initiatives.

Pictured are PheZulu staff members: Sne Gasa, Thulisile Mngoma and Ntombi Ngcobo.

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬: 𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬, 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞'𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧'𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐭.

📌 35km west of the Durban City Centre on the N3 or M13, on the old main road between Pietermaritzburg and Durban
👉 https://www.1000hillstourism.co.za/
📷 Phezulu Safari Park