THOUSAND HILLS TOURISM
PO Box 72 Bothas Hill, 3660
Tel 031 777 1874
Fax 031 777 1874
E-mail thtouris@iafrica.com
Bountiful union of ethnic earthiness and urban sophistication, our valley of infinite delights beckons with unique, unforgettable experiences in a dramatic setting sculpted over eons by mighty waters powering headlong to the sea. For breathtaking views of their source among lofty Drakensberg peaks and warm Indian Ocean destination, ascend the Zulu Kingdom's 960- metre 'Table Mountain'
The seemingly eternal tranquility of these rolling hills belies the blood-soaked drama that unfolded almost two centuries ago with the arrival of King Shaka's unstoppable regiments. Immediately after his coronation in 1816, the 'Black Napoleon' set about subjugating all the tribes that today constitute our Kingdom of the Zulu, and the Thousand Hills' Debe clansfolk were given no exemption - those who did not flee either capitulated to the monarch of Africa's newest empire or stood, fought and were overwhelmed by Shaka's military genius. Today, opportunities abound to discover at first hand the intricacies of ethnic customs and beliefs that inform day- to-day life in the many welcoming, beehive-hutted villages that adorn these hillsides.
