Recommended, Important and interesting Travel Routes through South Africa

Durban - Johannesburg (N3)

The route from Durban to Johannesburg on the National Road N3 is the main link between the densely populated province of Gauteng in the north-eastern part of South Africa and the province of KwaZulu Natal at the Indian Ocean. Especially during the holiday season the road is heavily travelled.

Our recommended route runs from Harrismith along the mighty Drakensberg massif of KwaZulu Natal via the R74. Here, the most important highland parks of South Africa can be found, the spectacular Royal Natal National Park and not to frorget the spectacular Giants Castle nature reserve. The best access route leads on the R616 at Ladysmith past Bergville.

Those who love a softly undulating landscape, trout lakes, arts and crafts and a relaxed way of living, should leave the freeway at Howick (and please dont forget to have a look at the waterfall while you are thereand travel the R103 towards Nottingham Road. This "Midlands Meander" route boasts numerous cosy guest houses and B&B's. We recommend the Antbear Guesthouse but there are plenty of others if they are full

Spend a few days exploring this area an experience you will not forget nor regret. Experience a horse trail though a private game reserve where you can get within meters of giraffe and zebra.

Near Harrismith is the N5 turn-off to Bloemfontein via Bethlehem. It is a very scenic route which leads through the highlands of the Free State province.

Accommodation at the Antbear Guesthouse