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A mere 35km from Durban is the Valley of a Thousand Hills
and this unique part of KwaZulu Natal offers a wide variety
of flora and fauna, nature trails, wildlife, abundant birdlife,
e.g. crowned eagles, hornbills, etc. An array of authentic
Zulu
culture, charming B&B’s, fine old hotels and fascinating
shopping experiences, from quaint village shops to state
of
the art shopping Malls, are all “right on your doorstep”!
The Upper Highway area (Kloof, Hillcrest, Everton, Gillitts, Hillcrest,
Winston Park, Waterfall, Assagay, etc.) is renowned for its excellent schools,
offering a dynamic educational environment and exceptional academic,
sporting and cultural facilities.
Kloof, Everton and Gillitts are 30km from the centre of
Durban and form the first “elevated” suburbs just
beyond Durban’s humidity belt. Summer temperatures average
between 18ºC to 29ºC and winter temperatures average
between 12ºC to 20ºC. These Upper Highway suburbs are located
within the sub-tropical climatic zone and are some 550 metres
above sea level and are reputed to offer one of the healthiest
climates in the world.
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