Places & Areas

1. eThekwini

   e-Thek-wi-ni

   Durban

   Usage

   South Africa's major port city and center of Zulu culture

   Grammar Note

   Means "the bay" in Zulu, referring to Durban Bay

2. iSandlwana

   i-Sand-lwa-na

   Isandlwana

   Usage

   Historic battlefield famous for the 1879 Zulu victory over British forces

   Grammar Note

   Named for the hill's resemblance to a small Zulu dwelling

3. uKhahlamba

   u-Kha-hlam-ba

   Drakensberg

   Usage

   South Africa's major mountain range and UNESCO World Heritage Site

   Grammar Note

   Means "barrier of spears" in Zulu, famous for San rock art

4. Hluhluwe

   Shloo-shloo-we

   Usage

   KwaZulu-Natal national park famous for its rhino population

   Grammar Note

   Named after a species of thorny climbing plant in Zulu

5. uMgungundlovu

   u-Mgun-gun-dlo-vu

   Pietermaritzburg

   Usage

   Capital of KwaZulu-Natal province

   Grammar Note

   Said to mean "place of the great elephant"; was the capital of the Zulu Kingdom

6. Soweto

   So-we-to

   Usage

   Historic township outside Johannesburg, iconic site of anti-apartheid struggle

   Grammar Note

   Acronym from "South Western Townships". Home to Nelson Mandela's former house and Vilakazi Street

7. iSt Lucia

   i-St Lu-cia

   St Lucia (iSimangaliso Wetland Park)

   Usage

   UNESCO World Heritage wetland park famous for hippos, crocodiles, and marine life

   Grammar Note

   "iSimangaliso" means "wonder/miracle" in Zulu. Located in northern KwaZulu-Natal province

8. iNkandla

   i-Nkan-dla

   Nkandla

   Usage

   Village in KwaZulu-Natal, known as the birthplace of former President Zuma

   Grammar Note

   Means "place of large bushes" in Zulu, reflecting its forested highland setting

9. uMkomaas

   u-Mko-maas

   Umkomaas

   Usage

   Coastal town in KwaZulu-Natal, world-famous for scuba diving

   Grammar Note

   Named after the uMkomazi River. Aliwal Shoal reef is one of the world's top dive sites

10. iNanda

    i-Nan-da

    Inanda

    Usage

    Historic township outside Durban. Associated with Mahatma Gandhi's South African activism

    Grammar Note

    "Nanda" is said to mean "joy/peace". Home to Phoenix Settlement, Gandhi's former commune

11. KwaZulu-Natal

    Kwa-Zu-lu Na-tal

    Usage

    Province on South Africa's east coast and the heartland of Zulu speakers; the capital is Pietermaritzburg and the largest city Durban. Abbreviated KZN on signs

12. Ugu

    U-gu

    Ugu District

    Usage

    Coastal district in southern KwaZulu-Natal with its seat at Port Shepstone, covering the South Coast resorts such as Margate. English: Ugu District Municipality

13. uThukela

    u-Thu-ke-la

    uThukela District

    Usage

    District in western KwaZulu-Natal with its seat at Ladysmith, taking in Bergville and Estcourt and forming the approach to the northern Drakensberg. English: uThukela District Municipality

14. uMzinyathi

    u-Mzi-nya-thi

    uMzinyathi District

    Usage

    District in northern KwaZulu-Natal with its seat at Dundee, containing the Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift battlefields. English: uMzinyathi District Municipality

15. Amajuba

    A-ma-ju-ba

    Amajuba District

    Usage

    District in the far northwest of KwaZulu-Natal with its seat at Newcastle, crossed by the N11 and containing the Majuba Hill battlefield. English: Amajuba District Municipality

16. Zululand

    Zu-lu-land

    Zululand District

    Usage

    District in northern KwaZulu-Natal with its seat at Ulundi, taking in Nongoma, Vryheid and Pongola; most of the Zulu royal heritage sites lie here. Signposted in English as Zululand

17. uMkhanyakude

    u-Mkha-nya-ku-de

    uMkhanyakude District

    Usage

    District in the far northeast of KwaZulu-Natal with its seat at Mkuze, holding iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Sodwana Bay and Tembe Elephant Park. English: uMkhanyakude District Municipality

18. King Cetshwayo

    King Ce-tshwa-yo

    King Cetshwayo District

    Usage

    District on the north coast of KwaZulu-Natal with its seat at Richards Bay, taking in Eshowe and Mtunzini; renamed from uThungulu in 2016. Signposted King Cetshwayo District Municipality

19. iLembe

    i-Le-mbe

    iLembe District

    Usage

    Coastal district just north of Durban with its seat at KwaDukuza, containing Ballito and King Shaka International Airport. English: iLembe District Municipality

20. Harry Gwala

    Ha-rry Gwa-la

    Harry Gwala District

    Usage

    Inland district in southwestern KwaZulu-Natal with its seat at Ixopo, taking in Kokstad, uMzimkhulu and Underberg for the Sani Pass; renamed from Sisonke in 2016

21. uMsunduzi

    u-Msu-ndu-zi

    uMsunduzi (Pietermaritzburg municipality)

    Usage

    The Zulu name of the municipality containing Pietermaritzburg. Street signs read Pietermaritzburg (PMB in speech) while the council and official papers use uMsunduzi

22. uMhlathuze

    u-Mhla-thu-ze

    uMhlathuze (Richards Bay municipality)

    Usage

    The Zulu name of the municipality containing Richards Bay and Empangeni. The towns are signposted in English while the council is the City of uMhlathuze, named after the river

23. uMlalazi

    u-Mla-la-zi

    uMlalazi (Eshowe municipality)

    Usage

    The Zulu name of the municipality containing Eshowe, Mtunzini and Gingindlovu. The towns keep their English signs while the council and the river are uMlalazi; a nature reserve of the same name lies on the coast

24. Okhahlamba

    O-kha-hla-mba

    Okhahlamba (Bergville municipality)

    Usage

    The Zulu name of the municipality containing Bergville and Winterton, the gateway to the northern Drakensberg at Royal Natal and Cathedral Peak. The towns keep their English signs

25. Richards Bay

    Usage

    Deep-water port town on the north coast of KwaZulu-Natal handling South Africa's largest cargo tonnage, mainly coal; the base for the north-coast route to iSimangaliso and Hluhluwe-iMfolozi. Signposted in English as Richards Bay

26. eMpangeni

    e-Mpa-nge-ni

    Empangeni

    Usage

    Town about 20 km inland from Richards Bay, the commercial and transfer hub of northern Zululand on the N2 and a busy minibus-taxi interchange. Signposted Empangeni

27. uMhlanga

    u-Mhla-nga

    uMhlanga (Umhlanga Rocks)

    Usage

    Seaside resort suburb about 15 km north of Durban with a red-and-white lighthouse and a promenade, roughly 20 minutes by car from King Shaka International. Signposted Umhlanga Rocks

28. Ballito

    Usage

    Seaside town just north of King Shaka International, the centre of the stretch of coast called the Dolphin Coast and about 15 minutes from the airport; a convenient place to stay. Signposted in English as Ballito

29. KwaDukuza

    Kwa-Du-ku-za

    KwaDukuza (formerly Stanger)

    Usage

    Town about 70 km north of Durban, the site of King Shaka's last royal capital, with his memorial and grave; the former name Stanger is still used in speech and on some signs

30. eMtunzini

    e-Mtu-nzi-ni

    Mtunzini

    Usage

    Small coastal village on the N2 about 40 km south of Richards Bay, known for its raffia palm grove and coastal nature reserve. Signposted Mtunzini

31. eShowe

    e-Sho-we

    Eshowe

    Usage

    One of the oldest towns in Zululand, with the canopy boardwalk in Dlinza Forest and Fort Nongqayi, which houses the Zululand Historical Museum. Signposted Eshowe

32. Ulundi

    U-lu-ndi

    Usage

    Main town of the Zululand district, the last capital of the Zulu Kingdom and the site of the 1879 Battle of Ulundi; the base for the Ondini royal homestead and the eMakhosini valley. Has an airport and lies on the R66

33. Nongoma

    No-ngo-ma

    Usage

    Town about 50 km north of Ulundi and the site of the Zulu king's Enyokeni palace, where the Reed Dance (uMkhosi woMhlanga) is held around September each year. Signposted Nongoma in English too

34. Melmoth

    Usage

    Highland town on the R66 between Eshowe and Ulundi, used as the fuel and rest stop when touring the eMakhosini valley and the Zulu royal sites. Signposted in English as Melmoth

35. Vryheid

    Usage

    Town in northern KwaZulu-Natal, once capital of the Nieuwe Republiek; the base for Ithala Game Reserve and the northern battlefields. Signposted with the Afrikaans spelling Vryheid

36. Newcastle

    Usage

    Main city of the Amajuba district in northwestern KwaZulu-Natal and the third largest in the province, a coal and steel town on the N11 close to the Majuba Hill battlefield. Signposted in English as Newcastle

37. eMnambithi

    e-Mna-mbi-thi

    Ladysmith (eMnambithi)

    Usage

    The Zulu name for Ladysmith, the seat of the uThukela district where the N3 meets the N11 and the site of the 1899-1900 siege. Signs and the station read Ladysmith in English

38. Dundee

    Usage

    Seat of the uMzinyathi district and the base for touring the Battlefields, with the Talana Museum and about an hour's drive to Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift. Signposted in English as Dundee

39. Nquthu

    Nqu-thu

    Usage

    The nearest town to the Isandlwana battlefield, northeast of Dundee, where the gravel road to the site turns off. Signposted Nquthu, sometimes with the older spelling Nqutu

40. Estcourt

    Usage

    Town on the N3 between Pietermaritzburg and Ladysmith, the turn-off for Giant's Castle and the central Drakensberg. Signposted in English as Estcourt

41. Bergville

    Usage

    Gateway town to the northern Drakensberg where the roads to Royal Natal National Park and Cathedral Peak branch off, close to the Oliviershoek Pass. Signposted in English as Bergville

42. Mooi River

    Usage

    Midlands town on the N3, the entry point for Nottingham Road and the Midlands Meander and a turn-off towards Giant's Castle. Signposted in English as Mooi River

43. Howick

    Usage

    Town about 20 km north of Pietermaritzburg on the N3, with the 95 m Howick Falls, the Nelson Mandela Capture Site memorial and Midmar Dam nearby. Signposted in English as Howick

44. Pinetown

    Usage

    Inland town in western eThekwini on the N3, at the top of the steep Field's Hill descent into Durban; an industrial area and minibus-taxi interchange. Signposted in English as Pinetown

45. uMlazi

    u-Mla-zi

    Umlazi

    Usage

    Large township south of Durban and one of the biggest in South Africa, served by several Metrorail south-line stations. Check current local advice before visiting. Signposted Umlazi

46. KwaMashu

    Kwa-Ma-shu

    Usage

    Township north of Durban which together with Inanda forms the historic township belt; served by Metrorail. Check current local advice before visiting

47. uMkhumbane

    u-Mkhu-mba-ne

    Cato Manor (uMkhumbane)

    Usage

    The Zulu name for the district just west of central Durban, known for the apartheid-era forced removals and now home to a museum about them. Road signs read Cato Manor in English

48. Amanzimtoti

    A-ma-nzi-mto-ti

    Usage

    Seaside town about 25 km south of Durban with a run of swimming beaches, called Toti in speech and served by the Metrorail south line. Signposted Amanzimtoti

49. Scottburgh

    Usage

    Bathing resort on the northern South Coast near the mouth of the uMkomazi River, just off the N2. Signposted in English as Scottburgh

50. Port Shepstone

    Usage

    Largest town on the South Coast, at the mouth of the uMzimkhulu River and seat of the Ugu district; the turn-off for Oribi Gorge. Signposted in English as Port Shepstone

51. Margate

    Usage

    The busiest resort on the South Coast, with a broad beach and a small airport; very crowded over the December-January holidays. Signposted in English as Margate

52. Port Edward

    Usage

    Southernmost coastal town in KwaZulu-Natal; the Mtamvuna River marks the Eastern Cape border here and the road continues to the Wild Coast. Signposted in English as Port Edward

53. uMzimkhulu

    u-Mzi-mkhu-lu

    Umzimkhulu

    Usage

    Inland town in southwestern KwaZulu-Natal on the N2 between Kokstad and the Eastern Cape; the river of the same name reaches the sea at Port Shepstone. Signposted Umzimkhulu

54. Kokstad

    Usage

    Town at the southwestern corner of KwaZulu-Natal on the N2 near the Eastern Cape border, also the turn-off for eastern Lesotho. Signposted Kokstad

55. Ixopo

    I-xo-po

    Usage

    Seat of the Harry Gwala district in the hills about 80 km south of Pietermaritzburg, on the way to Underberg. Signposted Ixopo

56. Underberg

    Usage

    Base town for the southern Drakensberg; tours over the Sani Pass into Lesotho start here and this is where 4x4 transfers are arranged. Signposted in English as Underberg

57. Mtubatuba

    Mtu-ba-tu-ba

    Usage

    Town on the N2 where the roads to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park and to St Lucia in iSimangaliso both turn off; the fuel and supply stop for both. Called Mtuba in speech and signposted Mtubatuba

58. Jozini

    Jo-zi-ni

    Usage

    Town in northern KwaZulu-Natal below the wall of the Pongolapoort Dam, also called Lake Jozini, where the road east to Ndumo, Tembe and Kosi Bay turns off. Signposted Jozini

59. iSimangaliso

    i-Si-ma-nga-li-so

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    Usage

    World Heritage park running about 220 km of coast from St Lucia to the Mozambican border, South Africa's first natural World Heritage Site in 1999; St Lucia, Cape Vidal, Sodwana Bay, Kosi Bay and uMkhuze all lie inside it

60. iMfolozi

    i-Mfo-lo-zi

    iMfolozi (Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park)

    Usage

    The southern half of Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, where white rhino were saved from extinction and where the wilderness trail area gave rise to walking safaris; named after the river. Signposted Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park

61. uMkhuze

    u-Mkhu-ze

    uMkhuze Game Reserve

    Usage

    Reserve forming the inland section of iSimangaliso, known for its waterhole hides at Nsumo Pan and for over 420 bird species; the nearest town is Mkuze. Signposted uMkhuze Game Reserve

62. Sodwana Bay

    Usage

    Diving centre on the far north coast of KwaZulu-Natal with the world's southernmost coral reefs; boats launch straight off the beach. Inside iSimangaliso. Signposted in English as Sodwana Bay

63. Cape Vidal

    Usage

    Coastal section of iSimangaliso about 30 km north of St Lucia, with a sheltered bay for swimming and snorkelling and a forest campsite; entry is through the park gate

64. Kosi Bay

    Usage

    Chain of four linked lakes at the Mozambican border, known for the traditional wooden fish traps; a 4x4 is needed to reach the estuary mouth and there is a border post, so carry your passport. Signposted in English as Kosi Bay

65. Lake Sibaya

    Usage

    South Africa's largest freshwater lake, lying behind the dunes inside iSimangaliso north of Sodwana Bay and home to hippo and crocodile. Signposted in English as Lake Sibaya

66. Ndumo

    Ndu-mo

    Ndumo Game Reserve

    Usage

    Reserve on the Pongola floodplain at the Mozambican border in far northern KwaZulu-Natal, one of South Africa's top birding sites and rich in hippo and crocodile. Signposted Ndumo Game Reserve

67. Tembe

    Te-mbe

    Tembe Elephant Park

    Usage

    Elephant reserve in the sand forest on the Mozambican border, known for its big-tusked bulls; the tracks are deep sand so a 4x4 and a booking are required. Signposted Tembe Elephant Park

68. Ithala

    I-tha-la

    Ithala Game Reserve

    Usage

    Reserve near Louwsburg in northern KwaZulu-Natal, known for its deep valleys and cliff scenery and home to rhino and giraffe; about an hour by car from Vryheid

69. Oribi Gorge

    Usage

    Deep gorge about 20 km inland from Port Shepstone with viewpoints and walking trails, known for its suspension bridge and abseiling. Signposted in English as Oribi Gorge

70. Midmar

    Midmar Dam

    Usage

    Dam on the uMngeni River near Howick, surrounded by a nature reserve and host to the mass open-water Midmar Mile swim each February. Just off the N3

71. Valley of a Thousand Hills

    Usage

    Range of hills between Durban and Pietermaritzburg carved by the uMngeni River, with a string of viewpoints along the old R103 road south of the N3

72. uMngeni

    u-Mnge-ni

    The uMngeni River

    Usage

    River rising in the Drakensberg and reaching the sea at Blue Lagoon in northern Durban, by way of Howick Falls, Midmar Dam and Inanda Dam; the older spelling gives Umgeni Road in central Durban

73. uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park

    u-Kha-hla-mba Dra-ken-sberg Park

    Usage

    Park protecting the KwaZulu-Natal side of the Drakensberg, inscribed with Lesotho's Sehlabathebe as the Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site and holding a great many San rock art shelters. Signposted uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park

74. Royal Natal

    Royal Natal National Park

    Usage

    Park in the northern Drakensberg directly below the Amphitheatre cliffs and the Tugela Falls, about an hour by car from Bergville, with well-marked day hikes. Signposted in English as Royal Natal National Park

75. The Amphitheatre

    Usage

    The curved cliff wall about 5 km long and 1,200 m high in Royal Natal National Park, the signature view of the Drakensberg; the top is reached from the Sentinel trailhead on the Free State side

76. uThukela Falls

    u-Thu-ke-la Falls

    Tugela Falls

    Usage

    One of the world's highest waterfalls, dropping the Amphitheatre cliff in five leaps; view it from Royal Natal National Park or walk to the lip from the Sentinel trailhead. Flow drops in winter. Signposted Tugela Falls

77. Cathedral Peak

    Usage

    Free-standing peak of about 3,004 m in the north-central Drakensberg and the hiking base around it, reached by tar road from Winterton; the Didima rock art centre is close by. Signposted in English as Cathedral Peak

78. Champagne Castle

    Usage

    Peak of about 3,377 m in the central Drakensberg, South Africa's second highest; the Champagne Valley below it is a cluster of lodges about 40 minutes from Winterton. Signposted Champagne Castle

79. Giant's Castle

    Usage

    Reserve in the central Drakensberg known for the San rock art at Main Caves and for its winter vulture hide; approached from Estcourt. Signposted in English as Giant's Castle

80. Kamberg

    Usage

    Reserve in the central Drakensberg with a rock art centre offering guided visits to the San paintings at Game Pass Shelter; approached from Mooi River. Signposted in English as Kamberg

81. uThukela

    u-Thu-ke-la

    The Tugela River (uThukela)

    Usage

    The largest river in KwaZulu-Natal, rising at the Amphitheatre in the Drakensberg and flowing to the Indian Ocean; historically the boundary between the Zulu Kingdom and the Natal Colony. Spelled Tugela on signs

82. Rorke's Drift

    Usage

    Site of the defence of 22-23 January 1879, fought immediately after Isandlwana, at a ford on the uMzinyathi (Buffalo) River; there is a museum and a craft centre. About an hour by car from Dundee. Signposted Rorke's Drift

83. Ncome

    Nco-me

    Ncome / Blood River

    Usage

    Site of the battle of 16 December 1838 between the Zulu army and the Voortrekkers; the river is Ncome in Zulu and Bloedrivier in Afrikaans. A museum stands on each bank, linked by a bridge. East of Dundee

84. Talana

    Ta-la-na

    Usage

    Hill on the edge of Dundee where the first battle of the second Anglo-Boer War was fought on 20 October 1899; now the site of the Talana Museum and the usual starting point for Battlefields tours

85. Ondini

    O-ndi-ni

    Usage

    Site of King Cetshwayo's royal homestead on the edge of Ulundi, burned in 1879 and now partly reconstructed, with the KwaZulu Cultural Museum next to it. Signposted Ondini

86. eMakhosini

    e-Ma-kho-si-ni

    eMakhosini (Valley of the Kings)

    Usage

    Valley west of Ulundi holding the graves of the early Zulu kings, including Shaka's father Senzangakhona, with the Spirit of eMakhosini monument on the hill above. Signposted eMakhosini Valley

87. Spioenkop

    Usage

    Hill west of Ladysmith, site of one of the fiercest battles of the Anglo-Boer War in January 1900, with graves and memorials on the summit; the dam and nature reserve below share the name. Approached from Winterton

88. Nelson Mandela Capture Site

    Usage

    On the R103 outside Howick, the spot where Mandela was arrested in 1962; a sculpture of 50 steel columns resolves into his face from one viewing point, with a museum alongside. Close to the N3

89. Golden Mile

    The Golden Mile

    Usage

    The promenade and beaches running several kilometres along Durban's seafront, lined with hotels and walkable from uShaka up to Suncoast. Check current local advice about being there after dark

90. uShaka Marine World

    u-Sha-ka Ma-rine World

    Usage

    Large aquarium and water park in Durban's Point district at the southern end of the Golden Mile, named after King Shaka. Signposted uShaka Marine World

91. Moses Mabhida Stadium

    Usage

    Durban's stadium built for the 2010 World Cup; a cable car and viewing platform run to the top of its arch and are open on non-match days. Walking distance from the Golden Mile

92. Durban Botanic Gardens

    Usage

    Founded in 1849 and among the oldest surviving botanical gardens in Africa, just north of central Durban and free to enter; known for its cycad and orchid collections

93. Durban City Hall

    Usage

    The 1910 building at the centre of Durban, housing the city art gallery and the natural science museum; it stands in the civic quarter and is usually visited during the day

94. Juma Masjid

    Juma Masjid (Grey Street Mosque)

    Usage

    Mosque in central Durban, reckoned the largest in the southern hemisphere, at the heart of the Indian trading quarter; dress modestly and avoid prayer times if visiting

95. Midlands Meander

    The Midlands Meander

    Usage

    Signposted touring route linking Hilton, Howick and the Nottingham Road area, dotted with craft studios, farms and guesthouses; entered from the N3 north of Pietermaritzburg

96. King Shaka International Airport

    King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

    Usage

    Durban's international airport at La Mercy about 35 km north of the city, close to Umhlanga and Ballito; the code is still DUR. It replaced the old Durban International in 2010

97. Durban Station

    Usage

    Durban's station on Umgeni Road in the city centre, the terminus for long-distance trains to Johannesburg, for intercity buses and for the Metrorail commuter lines. Check current local advice for the surrounding area

98. Port of Durban

    Usage

    The busiest container port in sub-Saharan Africa, on Durban Bay just south of the city centre; the cruise terminal and the harbour tour boats also leave from here

99. Warwick Junction

    Usage

    Transport hub next to Durban Station where the minibus-taxi ranks and street markets converge; taxis to points around the province leave from here. Very crowded, so check current local advice

100. N3

     The N3 (national route)

     Usage

     The trunk route from Durban through Pietermaritzburg, Van Reenen's Pass and Harrismith to Johannesburg, the main artery between KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng; heavy truck traffic and toll plazas

101. N2

     The N2 (national route)

     Usage

     The trunk route along the KwaZulu-Natal coast, running south towards Port Shepstone and north through Durban, Richards Bay and Mtubatuba to the eSwatini border at Golela. Has toll plazas

102. Sani Pass

     Usage

     Pass from the Drakensberg into Lesotho at about 2,870 m, approached from Underberg; the upper hairpins are gravel and need a 4x4, and there is a border post, so carry your passport

103. Van Reenen's Pass

     Usage

     Pass on the N3 at the KwaZulu-Natal and Free State border, about 1,680 m; often foggy, heavy with trucks and icy in winter. Signposted Van Reenen's Pass

104. Oliviershoek Pass

     Usage

     Pass on the R74 from Bergville into the Free State at Harrismith, looking out over the northern Drakensberg and the Amphitheatre; also used to avoid congestion on the N3. Signposted Oliviershoek Pass

105. Golela

     Go-le-la

     Golela Border Post

     Usage

     Border post at the northern end of the N2 between KwaZulu-Natal and eSwatini, called Lavumisa on the eSwatini side; passport and vehicle papers are required. Check the opening hours in advance

106. eGoli

     e-Go-li

     Johannesburg (eGoli)

     Usage

     The Zulu name for Johannesburg, meaning "place of gold"; South Africa's largest city, founded on the gold reef. Signs and tickets read Johannesburg. Conditions vary by district, so check current local advice

107. Gauteng

     Gau-teng

     Usage

     The province containing Johannesburg and Pretoria and the centre of South Africa's economy, about 570 km from Durban on the N3 and the most common destination for people travelling from KwaZulu-Natal. Signposted Gauteng

108. Sandton

     Usage

     Johannesburg's northern business district, home to the stock exchange, the main hotels and Nelson Mandela Square, linked directly to OR Tambo International by the Gautrain

109. Pretoria

     Pretoria (Tshwane)

     Usage

     South Africa's administrative capital, seat of the presidency and the ministries, about 55 km north of Johannesburg and linked by the Gautrain; the municipality is the City of Tshwane. Known for its October-November jacarandas

110. OR Tambo International Airport

     OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)

     Usage

     Africa's busiest airport, at Kempton Park east of Johannesburg with frequent flights to Durban; the Gautrain reaches Sandton in about 15 minutes. The airport code is JNB

111. Gautrain

     Gau-train

     Usage

     Gauteng's express rail line with ten stations: Hatfield, Pretoria, Centurion, Midrand, Marlboro, Sandton, Rosebank, Park, Rhodesfield and OR Tambo. A Gold Card is required to ride

112. Johannesburg Park Station

     Usage

     Johannesburg's central terminal and the southern end of the Gautrain line, also the departure point for long-distance trains and intercity buses to Durban. Check current local advice for the surrounding area

113. Constitution Hill

     Usage

     Former prison complex in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, where Mandela and Gandhi were both held, with the Constitutional Court built alongside it. Visit during the day

114. Apartheid Museum

     Usage

     Museum at Ormonde in southern Johannesburg tracing apartheid from its introduction to its end; allow two to three hours for a visit

115. Union Buildings

     The Union Buildings

     Usage

     The seat of the presidency on a hill above Pretoria, where Mandela was inaugurated in 1994; a 9 m statue of him stands on the terrace and the gardens are free to enter

116. eKapa

     e-Ka-pa

     Cape Town (eKapa)

     Usage

     The Zulu name for Cape Town, South Africa's legislative capital, with Table Mountain and Robben Island; about two hours by air from Durban. Signs and tickets read Cape Town

117. Kruger National Park

     Usage

     South Africa's largest national park, spanning Mpumalanga and Limpopo and holding all of the Big Five; a full day's drive from KwaZulu-Natal, or quicker by air via Mbombela

118. Mpumalanga

     Mpu-ma-la-nga

     Usage

     Province in northeastern South Africa, capital Mbombela, holding the southern half of Kruger and the Panorama Route; the name means "where the sun rises". Signposted Mpumalanga

119. Free State

     Usage

     Landlocked province west of KwaZulu-Natal, capital Bloemfontein; driving the N3 towards Gauteng you enter it over Van Reenen's Pass, with Harrismith the first main town. Signposted Free State

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