Welcome to Ladysmith in the Zulu Kingdom of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa!
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COME HEAR THE SOUNDS OF LADYSMITH!
Ladysmith is located on the banks of KwaZulu-Natal's Klip
River. Proclaimed in 1850, it was named after the Spanish
wife of Sir Harry Smith. It became a prosperous staging-
post for fortune-hunters en route to the Transvaal gold-
fields and diamond discoveries at Kimberley.
Ladysmith made world headlines at the end of the 19th
century when it was besieged for 118 days during the most
crucial stage of the Anglo-Boer/South African War. Its
historic heritage is its main claim to fame, with many
fascinating sites to discover.
Almost halfway between Johannesburg and Durban, Ladysmith
is the ideal place for a stop-over. Whether for a few
nights or just a few hours - Ladysmith offers a rewarding
experience to all its visitors.
Today a commercial centre for surrounding communities,
Ladysmith is the natural gateway to the tourist delights
of the Central and Northern reaches of the Drakensberg
range.
EMNAMBITHI/LADYSMITH MUNICIPALITY
zoom Upcoming River Arts Festival |
THE SOUNDS OF LADYSMITH
♫ Introduction
♫ Tourism News
♫ Upcoming
Events
The Sounds of Battle
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Historic Ladysmith ~ Siege Town
♫ Museums
♫ Battlefields
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Monuments and Memorials
♫ Tourist Guides
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KwaZulu-Natal Battlefields Route
The Sounds of Nature
♫ Natural &
Wildlife Attractions & Experiences
♫ The BIG 5 in Ladysmith
The Sounds of Festivities
♫ Events for 2008
♫ Restaurants
♫ Sporting Facilities
The Sounds of Music
Other Sounds
Accommodation in and around Ladysmith
Conference Venues & Organisers
Tour Operators
Car Hire
Tourism
Information Office
Tourism Training Institutions
Industrial
Relations & Development
- Useful links:
Open
Africa: Nguni Route ||
KwaZulu-Natal
Battlefields Route
- Other Services:
Sizwe
Umoya Handrafted Copper & Beaded Art Project
||
Animal Anti-
Cruelty League ||General Practitioners ||Places of Worship ||
Schools ||
Charity
Organisations ||
Other - Business/Commercial
Interactive Features:
Photo Tour
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