Welcome to Ladysmith in the Zulu Kingdom of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa!
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Ladysmith's Natural or Wildlife Attractions or Experiences
Ladysmith is set in the rolling foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains, a scenic drive away. Ladysmith is idealy situated to provide easy access to the Northern and Central Drakensberg areas.
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Malendeni Bird Sanctuary:
Some 236 species of bird have been recorded at the maturation ponds and surrounding flooded areas of the Ladysmith waste works.
Qedusizi Dam:
The dam lives up to its Zulu name which means end of suffering, for Ladysmith have experienced perrenial flooding for more than 150 years. Situated 4km outside the town's CBD.
Spioenkop Nature Reserve:
Wildlife sightings guaranteed! This 6 000 ha reserve only 25 km from Ladysmith is home to various species of wildlife including Rhino, giraffes, zebras, various antelope and abundant bird life. It is set adjacent to Anglo- Boer War battlesite of Spioenkop and offers angling, yachting, water- skiing, power boating. Camp sites, caravan sites and bush camps are available. Contact: 036-4881578
Hiking & Walking Trails
Spioenkop Historical Trail
Historical Walkabout
Battlefields
A history lover’s paradise
Ladysmith is surrounded by more than 10 major battle sites,
including Spioenkop, Wagon Hill/Platrand, Elandslaagte,
Nicholson’s Nek, Tugela Heights, Gun Hill & Lombard’s Kop
and various other sites where skirmishes took place .
Registered local tour guides are available to accompany you
and make history come alive. Ladysmith is the ideal place
to start any trip to the numerous battle sites in the
vicinity. An excellent brochure/map produced by the
KwaZulu-Natal Battlefields Route Association is available
from most information offices in the area. Tel. 082 802
1643
For more information on the above attractions contact Ladysmith Tourism.
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