MADADENI B&B is based in the Kloof Gorge, cool and close to Hillcrest, just outside the heat of Durban. Come walk in our garden, enjoy the ducks and geese. Relax next to the pool in the forest environment.

Kloof is a leafy, upmarket village 25km (16ml) west of Durban at the top of Field’s Hill. The hill is a key section of the world-famous 90km (56ml) Comrades Marathon run annually between Durban and Pietermaritzburg, the KwaZulu-Natal provincial capital. "Kloof" is the Afrikaans word for "gorge", and Kloof Gorge forms part of the beautiful Krantzkloof Nature Reserve with its rich birdlife including crowned eagles.

We have 2 bedrooms, one room with a double bed and the other small room with a single bed. There is a double bed screened off in the lounge. Limited band width, ALWAYS ON Internet access is available, both as a PC in your lounge and a LAN for a laptop connection. You have your own fireplace and wood from the forest at the end of the garden. Security is of no concern, with your own CCTV system, controlled gates and of course the geese help too! Park your car in undercover parking, well away from the road. The TV in the lounge is connected to DSTV, with all the usual channels. more details...

A kitchen allows you to prepare that picnic yourself or pop out to the shops to pick up a wonderful meal. We have a small shower, bathroom and basin in a single room and small geyser means you might have to be careful with the hot water. more details...

20% Discount if you stay longer than 3 days
30% Discount if your stay includes a week night (Monday to Thursday)
40% Discount if you stay longer than 5 days
50% Discount if you stay longer than 1 week

No more than 4 people can stay at MADADENI per night.

Valid from 31 October 07 - 30 November 08

If you only stay a single day and are:
1 guest @ R400.00
2 guests @ R300.00 per person sharing
3 guests @ R235.00 per person sharing
4 guests @ R195.00 per person sharing

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Madadeni Self Catering Accomidation

Our B&B is found in the Valley of a Thousand Hills.
This is a lovely scenic route wanders inland up Fields Hill, past the select residential area of Kloof, the charming village of Hillcrest, and into the rolling countryside of Botha's Hill, Assagay and Drummond. Off-shoots of the route take visitors through the Krantzkloof Gorge, along the valley floor following the course of the Umgeni River and down to Shongweni with its dramatic sandstone cliffs.

Highlights of the 1000 Hills Experience are interactive Zulu cultural villages, microlighting, bush drives, horse trails, nurseries, canoeing, children's animal farms and game viewing. As you journey along the route, you will be delighted by the variety of crafts and the opportunity to watch artists at work. Enjoy warm hospitality at roadside pubs and country hotels with breathtaking views over the Valley. It's close enough to drive for a day trip, and if you want
to linger longer you can stay with us where we will make your stay truly enjoyable.

Please go to the Valley of a Thousand Hills website for more detailed info.

1000 Hills
1000 Hills Tourism Association
Botha's Hill
Tel: (031) 777 1874

The Durban area is subtropical and fairly constant all year round with high humidity levels on the coast during summer; inland areas more temperate such as Gillitts, and Hillcrest where Campbell's B&B is found.

Winter temperatures range from 11-25ºC, and Summer temperatures range from 19-35ºC.

For an up to date forecast for Durban go to the South African Weather Service

Golf, Tennis, Squash is available at the Kloof Country Club.

There is also the local Virgin Active Gym in Kloof for the energetic. Walking, Running and Cycling is popular in the highway area because of it's cooler climate and scenic luscious vegetation and bird life.

Blue Sky Paragliding & XC Tours offer Instruction, Tandems, Tours & Equipment in Paragliding, go to http://www.blusky.co.za/
We suggest using Imperial Car Rental. A quick phone call and they will be able to send a car to our B&B.
Tel: (031) 701 6138 / 701 6670
You are really spoilt for choice when staying with us. You may choose from the many restaurants available in the highway area. These are a few:
Seasons, Bashers, The Keg, The Hungry Duck, Stokers Arms. Take away delivery (chinese, pizza, etc.) is also available if you feel like staying in.
There are a few places to have a relaxing few drinks. For a great atmosphere try Stokers Arms a Pub in Kloof, the Office where there is live music or the Keg in Hillcrest

Grocery shopping is about 5 mins down the road by car found in Hillcrest or Kloof. The Larger shopping centres you will find in Westville and Umhlanga. The Pavillion in Westville is 15mins away, while the new Theatre of Shopping - Gateway is about 25min away in Umhlanga.

KRANTZKLOOF NATURE RESERVE - OVERVIEW
This nature resere is situated in Kloof, between Hillcrest and Pinetown, near Durban. With the Molweni River running through it, the Krantzkloof Nature Reserve is a fine example of coastal forest and grasslands. Proclaimed in 1950, the reserve covers 600 hectares. Wildlife includes zebra, bushbuck, blue, red and grey duiker, vervet monkey,

rock hyrax, slender mongoose, white-tailed mongoose, egyptian mongoose, banded mongoose, water monitor and genet. Birdlife is abundant, with over 200 species on record. The reserve has an interesting variety of indigenous flora. 20 km of nature walks and two picnic sites are available. These atttractive picnic areas are located at Kloof Falls and 5 kms from the falls where the Nkutu stream crosses Valley Drive and both are equiped with barbecue facilities and ablutions. There are two view sites to take in the breathtaking beauty of Krantzkloof Gorge. An Activities Centre, equiped with basic conference facilities, is available for use by education groups and other parties.