Msinga is a popular tourist destination. The strong presence of traditional Zulu culture is a defining feature of Msinga.
The preservation of cultural practices and values is essential for the local community.
The traditional areas within Msinga provide not only a sense of identity and heritage but also vital social support mechanisms for residents.
Despite its challenges, Msinga has significant potential for tourism development, with its rich history, scenic landscapes, and vibrant cultural traditions. The Msinga Community Tourism Organisation has been established to promote local tourism, which includes eco-tourism and cultural tourism. Notable attractions include the historic Rorke’s Drift, a site of one of the most famous battles of the Anglo-Zulu War. The region also has opportunities to develop existing game farms and link them with nearby battlefield attractions and the Tugela Biosphere.
"Tourists can indulge in serene fishing experiences, travel to local game reserves to catch glimpses of wildlife, or go bird watching..."
Places of Interest
Wagendrift Dam
Dams Vleis in Estcourt (77.5 km from Tugela Ferry) Wagendrift Dam is a picturesque dam named after a drift through the Bushmans River used by transport wagons on their to the Witwatersrand goldfields. The dam is surrounded by the Wagendrift reserve, a protected area. Boating and fishing are the main activities. There is a 3 km self-guided trail along the Bushmans River. Look out for fish eagle and...
Nambiti Private Game Reserve
Nature Reserves in Nambiti Private Game Reserve (66.5 km from Tugela Ferry) The spectacular Nambiti Private Game Reserve offers a malaria-free wilderness retreat near the southern Drakensberg in KwaZulu-Natal. Guests can experience the romance, adventure and excitement of Africa in this private reserve that is home to the Big Five. Along with exciting sightings of lion, elephant, leopard and buffalo, you have the...
Weenen Game Reserve
Nature Reserves in Weenen (51.9 km from Tugela Ferry) Weenen Game Reserve presents many scenic and game viewing opportunities for visitors on foot or from their vehicle. The Bushman’s River surges through a spectacular gorge carved into undulating hills and valleys of KwaZulu-Natal thornveld. Black and white rhino as well as giraffe, red hartebeest, eland, zebra, kudu, ostrich and common reedbuck...