The quaint town of Bulwer, in KwaZulu-Natal province, about 90 km southwest of Pietermaritzburg, is nestled amidst the lush, rolling hills and indigenous forests of the uKhahlamba region, right at the foot of ‘The Frowning One’, or in Zulu, ‘Amahwaqa Mountain’. Quiet country lanes and tree-filled plots shelter many original and lovingly restored houses, often dating back to the 1800s.
The charming Yellowwood Church in Bulwer, built in 1885, is constructed entirely of hand-sawn local Yellowwood. Early Europeans – mostly farmers and foresters – settled in the region during the early 1860s, naming the town for Sir Henry Bulwer, the Lieutenant Governor of Natal (1875-1880). Bulwer grew to become the magisterial centre for the Polela District, and is for the most part surrounded by traditional Zulu tribal land.
The town of Bulwer has warm country hospitality, crystal clear skies and pure mountain air, which lure's the outdoor tribe who come here to participate in activities such as hiking, birding, paragliding and horse riding.
A good paraglider launch requires altitude, a safe take-off spot and a steady wind, and you get all these in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, at ...