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Saunter 4

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Parts of the various Saunters follow the challenging Comrades Marathon Route: the ultra-marathon which links Durban and Pietermaritzburg. Along Saunter 3, we follow a large chunk of the route and you will see the wall of plaques to those who managed it 10 times or more.

The views get more dramatic here as you wind up towards Monteseel with one of South Africa’s most famous rock climbing cliffs. Stretching out into the distance is the stunning Valley of 1000 Hills and KwaZulu-Natal’s Table Mountain forms a backdrop to unspoilt bush further along. There is a wonderful loop to Byrne, a Scottish Settler Valley.

It is also the start of protected places for wildlife. There are bush lodges and game reserves and it is all malaria free. We pass and visit the historic iNchanga Station and Museum with its ghosts of young English soldiers, dreaming of victory against the Boers as they tumble from trains into ox wagons and returning with the tatters of shredded dreams and bodies.

An outstanding Community project is on this route. The crafters’ and artists’ studios include a ceramicist making small wildlife pieces, a puzzle maker, painters of rural scenes and South African landscape, candle makers and more. Each is so different and all make this a very pleasant saunter.

For those seeking some physical action: you can bum slide into a river in a beautiful picnic spot, canoe with wild life around you, go white water rafting and there are wonderful walks. Visit a rural community to experience rural life and pace. Or, simply settle down to watch the wildlife, exercise your right arm in lifting a drink and get pampered by the Spa team.

There are various activities on this route and they will be added through early January.

Browse This Saunter's Listings

Talloula

A stylish & contemporary venue for your special day

mapMarkerGrey Saunter 4 - Bothas Hill to Drummond to Camperdown to Richmond area
cat-icon 61 Old Main Road, Bothas Hill, Outer West Durban, South Africa

The Pot & Kettle ***

Favourite home fare eatery for locals with incredible views.

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cat-icon 168 Old Main Road, Outer West Durban, South Africa
Closed Now!

1000 Hills Community Helpers

Beautiful crafts handmade by the community for the community

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cat-icon 1 Fredville Road, Inchanga Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
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Tala Collection Game Reserve Accommodation ****

Game reserve with plentiful and varied wildlife without the malaria risk

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cat-icon Tala Private Game Reserve, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
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Duma Manzi Eco Lodge & Spa *****

A luxurious boutique Eco-Lodge, with an elegant and personal touch.

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cat-icon Duma Manzi Eco Lodge & Spa, Richmond, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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PheZulu Safari Park. Game Drives

Traditional Zulu shield making and scenic wildlife Safari Park

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cat-icon 190 Old Main Road, Outer West Durban, South Africa
Closed Now!

The Puzzle Place

Handcrafted wooden puzzles, brain teasers, crafts, toys and games.

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cat-icon 168 Old Main Road, Outer West Durban, South Africa
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Assagay Coffee Farm

Family run coffee farm and manufacturer in the Harrison Valley.

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cat-icon 21 D157 Road, Camperdown Rural, South Africa

Mez Ford. Wire Art

Artist's studio, Wire art

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cat-icon 4 Buffels Drift Road, Outer West Durban, South Africa
Day Off!

Nicky Chovuchovu. Artist- painter

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cat-icon 412 Lucky James Ndlovu Road, KwaNuyswa, Bothas Hill
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Tony de Freitas. Artist- painter

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cat-icon 14 Protea Hill Road, Drummond, South Africa
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Nguni Cheval Ceramics. Johnny de Beer

Unique hand painted ornamental Nguni, horse & wildlife figurines

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cat-icon 15 Warwickshire Crescent, Bothas Hill, Outer West Durban, South Africa
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Intaba View Cafe

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Family style alfresco dining overlooking the Valley of 1000 Hills

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cat-icon 10 Old Main Road, Drummond, Outer West Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Virginia Trails

MTB, Trail Running and Hiking Trails in a KZN paradise

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cat-icon Virginia Farm, eZimwini Road, Eston, KwaZulu Natal (at eZimwini turn off from the R603)
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Inchanga Craft Market at the Inchanga Station.

Enjoy the crafts and visit this landmark historical station

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cat-icon Station Road, Inchanga, South Africa
Day Off!

The Hangar Café

Country cafe treat set on the lawns of the Mckenzie Airfield, Richmond

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cat-icon Mckenzie Airfield, Richmond Valley Road, Richmond, KwaZuluNatal, South Africa
Closed Now!

Rustic Daisy

Lovely handmade candles, leather bags and creative 'Gho Ghos' (insects).

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cat-icon 168 Old Main Road, Outer West Durban, South Africa
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Highstakes Accommodation & Outdoor Activity Centre

Ideal for a weekend getaway, holidays, base for tourists, businessmen, cyclists, mx & enduro enthusiasts.

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cat-icon CATO RIDGE, 2 Killarney Valley Road, Camperdown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Treat Café at Talloula

The Treat Café is all about decadence in its simplest forms, an unadulterated homage to deliciousness.

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cat-icon 61 Old Main Road, Bothas Hill, Outer West Durban, South Africa
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The Oaks Hotel ***

Family run country hotel in the picturesque & historic Byrne valley

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cat-icon The Oaks Hotel at Byrne, Richmond, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Mfula Store

A rural stay with all the modern conveniences

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cat-icon Mfula Store, Msunduzi Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Gwahumbe Game Lodge and Spa

Wilderness on a whim !

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cat-icon District Road D368, Mid Ilovo, KwaZuluNatal, South Africa

Chantecler Hotel

Its country style thatched roof and stone walled buildings perfectly complement the hotel’s stunning gardens and large Koi pond.

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cat-icon 27 Clement Stott Road, Botha's Hill, Outer West Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Emoyeni Lodge ***

Down a peaceful, country road, Emoyeni Country Lodge is a great escape to the country

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cat-icon D113 District Rd, Camperdown, 3720

Talloula Guesthouse with Spa

Tented treehouse accomodation for Event or Garden Spa guests

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cat-icon 61 Old Main Road, Bothas Hill, Outer West Durban, South Africa
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