TOURISM CONSTRAINTS OF UMLAZI TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS ...
TOURISM CONSTRAINTS OF UMLAZI TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS ...
TOURISM CONSTRAINTS OF UMLAZI TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS ...
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A visitor who comes to KwaZulu-Natal will probably disembark at the DurbanInternational Airport which is just about 8km from Umlazi township. Alternatively,the visitor may disembark at Durban Harbour which is approximately 30km fromUmlazi.KwaZulu-Natal has a subtropical coastline, sweeping savannah in the east and themagnificent Drakensburg mountain range in the west. This subtropical coastline hassome of South Africa's best protected indigenous coastal forests which can be ofgreat interest to tourists. One ofthese forests is the DtTh.lIduku forest.Besides being a holiday destination, KwaZulu-Natal also provides outstandingecotourism opportunities. The Drakensberg reserves and many attractions of thismountain range draw visitors from different places. Umfolozi Game Reserve is oneof the oldest game reserves in this country and it is found in Kwazulu-Natal.Tourist destinations in KwaZulu-Natal include Midrnar-Dam water recreation, thecoral reefs and fishing ofSodwana Bay, and many others. Shakaland is one oftheprovince's unique tourist attractions which offers tourists Zulu traditional experience(Official South African Local Government Yearbook 1997/98:277). Tourists canalso visit industries in the province for industrial tourism. Richards Bay Minerals isan example ofan industry where visitors can experience this fonn oftourism.32