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Estcourt accommodation. Wagendrift Dam just outside Estcourt takes its name from a drift through the Bushmans River used by transport wagons on their way from Port Natal to the goldfields of the Witwatersrand, Wagendrift reserve near Estcourt is a 980 hectare protected area which incorperates Moor Park reserve and surrounds Wagendrift dam. It is a quiet, picturesque resort within easy reach of other Drakensberg holiday areas.
Boating and fishing are the main activities, while a resident yacht club, the Bushman's Boating Club has its club house there for the benefit of it's members. There is a 3 km self-guided trail along the Bushmans River where several species of game occur. This area abounds with birdlife, including fish eagle and black eagle which have nested in the reserve for many years. Species of fish commonly caught in the dam are scaly, bluegill, bass, carp, eel and the occasional trout.
On Makhabeni hill overlooking Moor Park is one of the oldest iron age sites in KwaZulu-Natal dating back to AD 1300 and on the southern side of the dam are large fossil beds with many fossilised trees lying exposed on the surface of the ground.
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Fort Durnford was constructed as a frontier post after alarm caused by the Langalibalele Rebellion in 1873. Major Antony Durnford of the Colonial Engineers selected the site and possibly also designed it. Certainly his signature is on the plans. Today the Fort is the home of the Estcourt Museum.
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We invite you to explore, indulge and dream amongst the gentle hills and warm-hearted people who call the KwaZulu Natal Midlands home. The Midlands Meander route is situated between the city of Pietermaritzburg in the East and the majestic uKhahlamba Drakensberg mountain range (a World Heritage Sit... [ read more... ] |
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This area is becoming a popular tourist destination for its spectacular mountain views that stretch from Lesotho. To be viewed in this area included San paintings and caves.
Activities include hiking, tracking, white water rafting, mountain biking, hot air ballooning and many more.
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Accommodation near Waggendrift Dam
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Once an old railway station, now self-catering cottages set in stunning, tranquil surrounds and unbelievably 90 seconds to the N3 giving easy access to the Drakensberg, Midlands Meander and the historic Battlefields! Positioned in the idyllic Lowlands and with a `hilly` vista we provide a relaxing ... [ read more... ] |
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Slievyre Self-catering chalets are well equipped to suit the larger groups wanting to escape the busy city life. Come experience our little corner of the world. Rather rustic but still comfortable enough to enjoy. All chalets are equipped with clean bedding and towels. The lapa areas are fully equip... [ read more... ] |
