The Sisonke Steam Train is an ideal way to discover the natural beauty, history and culture of the Southern Drakensberg.
The Sisonke Stimela “experience” takes you through the unspoilt splendour of the southern KZN Midlands and Drakensberg. The journey passes through grasslands, mist belts, indigenous forests and nature reserves, with this magnificent scenery being interspersed with traditional Zulu villages, allowing the traveller glimpses of African Life.
The area is recognised as one of the most spectacular and rewarding birding areas in the world, with over 300 species, including 63 endemic and 67 red data species.
Avi Tourism forms the single largest group of eco-tourists globally, and 25% of domestic tourists are interested in birding. There are two top national birding spots and seven birding areas. The Marutswa Forest Board Walk in Bulwer has been completed by Sappi and is fully operational. The Ntsikeni Mobile Vulture Hide at Ntsikeni Nature Reserve is home to some rare bird species and has a Ramsar Convention status. Ntsikeni Nature reserve including its 12000 hectacre wetland epitomises a raw, untamed, natural beauty and within the Nature Reserve the Ntsikeni Eco-Tourism Development Enterprise operates two lodges.
Rolling hills, magestic mountains, immaculate, glimmering lakes, dense forests - the southern regions of KwaZulu Natal and Drakensberg has it all to offer. |
