What to see
The Old Main Road between Hillcrest and Drummond follows the rim of the valley, with viewpoints, craft stalls, cafés and country restaurants along the way. In the valley below, many families still live in traditional Zulu homesteads.
Cultural villages and PheZulu Safari Park show Zulu dance and traditions, and the area is known for its crafts and beadwork. Comrades Marathon runners know the road well: Botha's Hill and Inchanga are two of the race's Big Five hills, and Arthur's Seat and the Wall of Honour are near Drummond.
Good to know
- Route
- N2 north, M7 and N3 to Hillcrest, then the Old Main Road (R103)
- Combine with
- Lunch on the R103; the Comrades halfway point at Drummond
Read our guide: The Comrades Marathon, from 1921 to the 100th.
Questions
How far is the Valley of a Thousand Hills from Amanzimtoti?
About 58 km to Botha's Hill, roughly 50 minutes by car.
Sources: 1000 Hills Tourism · PheZulu Safari Park. Checked October 2026; prices and hours change, so confirm with Valley of a Thousand Hills before you go.
