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4 Unusual and unique places to stay near Durban


For special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries, we love to go on adventures, explore new places and stay somewhere out of the ordinary.


Months before the date, we will start searching for unique places, or adventures to find the perfect place, the perfect experience to make it super special.



If you haven't figured it out already based on our blog, we always choose the road-less-travelled. So, as a result, we have stayed in amazing, but unusual places throughout the 13 years we've been together. It's been loads of fun and we've had some epic adventures.


Since our local travel industry has suffered so much due to you know what, we are celebrating and supporting local travel in South Africa, here is a list of our favourite places to stay in KwaZulu-Natal. And trust me, you will want to make a booking ASAP!



Ammazulu African Palace, Kloof


Entrance of AmaZulu African Palace Hotel
AmaZulu African Palace, Kloof - image credits Booking.com

This place is truly one of a kind, and you have to see it to truly experience it for what it offers.


Located on the edge of the Kloof Gorge, this guesthouse overlooks the Krantzkloof Nature Res