TOUR DUNDEE

The whole area has a fascinating and multi-faceted history. There are numerous interesting and unusual places to visit and in doing so, you can experience our culture and heritage. The cultural, economic and military history of the area is depicted in the Talana Museum, on the outskirts of Dundee. A number of gracious old homes in the towns and on nearby farms have been converted into tourist accommodation. Hotels, guest lodges, self-catering cottages and caravan parks offer visitors a wide range of excellent quality accommodation. The area is home to a number of skilled crafts people. Pottery, wood work, hand knotted carpets, woven grass baskets, Zulu beadwork, are all produced here and artists and crafts people can be seen at work in their own environment. Currently the main industry is  

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agriculture. The main farming activity is cattle ranching and local livestock sales are among the most lucrative in KwaZulu Natal. Sheep, dairy and crop farming also form part of the agricultural enterprise. The mining of coal, once the primary industry of northern KwaZulu Natal, has been overtaken by agriculture. It nevertheless will continue to contribute to the economy of the region well into the future. The history of coal mining is graphically depicted in true to life exhibits at Talana Museum.