It would be difficult to find an area with more appeal than the Upper Highway, comprising of the suburbs of Hillcrest, Waterfall, Kloof, Gillitts, Assagay and Bothas Hill.

The Upper Highway area is located approximately 30km west of Durban in KwaZulu Natal. This area is reputed to have one of the healthiest climates in the world by virtue of its geographical position. Located within the sub-tropical climatic zone, its elevation of some 650m above sea level and position, 30km from the warm Indian Ocean, ensures a temperate climate all year round, with an average summer temperature of 24ºC and an annual mean temperature of 18ºC.

Apart from the numerous shopping centres, libraries, sports clubs, churches, medical centres and schools, the Upper Highway area also boasts the following attractions:

The Kloof Country Club offers a combination of dining, recreational and conference facilities, that are unequalled in the Upper Highway area, as well as several sporting facilities. Choose from an exhilarating game of tennis or squash, or take to the immaculate 18-hole golf course, then cool off in the sparkling pool - the perfect way to relax after a sporting day.

The Kranzkloof Nature Reserve boasts an abundance of wildlife. It affords spectacular views across the well-forested gorge cut by the Molweni River. Most of the reserve's 532 hectares are covered by dense forest and vegetation. Its best known attraction is the delightful and well-developed picnic area adjacent to the dam at the head of the Kloof Falls.

The 1000 Hills Experience - The pristine beauty and soothing tranquility of the Valley of a Thousand Hills has always wooed artists and crafters. The new 1000 Hills Experience Route features Zulu Cultural villages and stunning mountain vistas as the backdrop to a wealth of creative talent. This fascinating tourist experience, which follows the Comrades Marathon Route, is all about rolling hills, valleys, gorges, forests, rivers and scenic dams.