Nestled in the picturesque Valley of Thousand Hills, just a stone’s throw away from the vibrant
city of Durban, lies a hidden gem pulsating with the rhythm of Zulu traditions and heritage –
welcome to the Indlondlo Cultural Village.

As the countdown to the Africa Travel Indaba 2024 begins, the spotlight turns to the dynamic
entrepreneurs shaping KwaZulu-Natal’s tourism landscape. Among them stands Nkosikhona
Ndlovu, the visionary behind Amangonyama Tour Operator, a 100% Black-owned company
nestled in the picturesque setting of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. With a mission to deliver
safety, education, and unforgettable experiences, Amangonyama Tour Operator is poised to
make a significant impact at this year’s premier tourism event.

As the vibrant pulse of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) continues to beat, it’s not just the azure coastline or
the majestic landscapes that make it a must-visit destination. Behind every corner lies a story, a
tale of empowerment, and a commitment to uplifting communities. Meet Danica, the driving force
behind Biweda Nguni Lodge & Tandweni Villa, two hidden gems nestled in the heart of Zululand
in Northern KZN.

Exploring KwaZulu-Natal and experiencing its diverse culture and history first hand is how tour
operator and entrepreneur Gcinokuhle Kenneth Dube sums up his business Loxtion Tours.

With 990 confirmed exhibitors from 26 African countries and more in the pipeline, over
1000 buyers and 120 Small Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) taking part and
hotels expected to enjoy 85% occupancy rates, the Africa Travel Indaba (ATI) 2024 is
well on track to outperform last year’s event, it was revealed during the official launch
at the BAT Centre in Durban today (April 23).

TKZN will continue its international tourism drive in Cape Town this week at World Travel Market (WTM) Africa. It will position the province as a tourism investment destination as it presents a multi-billion-rand range of development opportunities to investors, funding agencies and financial institutions during the WTM Tourism Investment Forum.

KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is happy to welcome thousands of holiday makers for the Easter
holiday season which kicked off this past weekend (20 March). An above average season is
anticipated which is expected to inject R2,5 billion into the regional economy.

Times might be tight and petrol prices may have increased of late, but there’s never an excuse for not taking a holiday – especially when you are heading to KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).

Music lovers take note – this Easter, your favourite province will be rocking to the sounds of some of the best music that South Africa has to offer. The hills of KwaZulu-Natal will, quite literally, come alive with everything from the rollicking sounds of rock to the magical harmonies of gospel – with a lively rendition of jazz in the magnificent Drakensberg mountains to round off the experience.

Twenty-four influential inbound tour operators from South Africa and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will discover why KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) should be on their itineraries, when they attend Tourism KwaZulu-Natal’s (TKZN) Travel Academy in Durban from Thursday 14 March to Monday 18 March 2024.