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Ladysmith, South Africa
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Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Cheapest month:September
Most expensive month:December
Average price in Ladysmith:£57/night
Cheapest price found:£19/night
Cheapest day:Tuesday
Most expensive day:Sunday
£21 - £260
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
£21 - £78
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

About Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal

Located on the banks of the Klip River, Ladysmith is a bustling city in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. It was named after the Spanish wife of the Governor of the Cape Colony, Sir Harry Smith, and is notable for hosting several skirmishes and battles during the Anglo-Boer War.

Things to do in Ladysmith

Ladysmith makes an excellent base for visiting the Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve, which offers exhilarating safari drives to spot elephants, lions and leopards. Encompassing more than 9,000 hectares, it includes grasslands, savannah and riverine bushlands that provide a habitat for a variety of bird species. Giraffes, hippos and hyenas also inhabit the reserve, together with elands and zebras.

On the other side of Ladysmith is the Spion Kop Battlefield, which comprises several gravestones and memorials related to this 1900 conflict. It was here that British forces and two Boer Republics engaged during the Anglo-Boer War, resulting in victory for the South African Republic and the Orange Free State. Pay your respects to those who died on Spion Kop, including Boers, Burghers and British soldiers.

Want to learn more? Head to the Ladysmith Siege Museum, which occupies a beautifully preserved building from 1884. Its exhibits include black-and-white photographs, documents and artefacts from the events that took place here between 1899 and 1902. The Ladysmith Siege Museum also serves as the starting point for the Siege Town Walkabout, a self-guided tour of the city.

Getting around Ladysmith

Ladysmith is around two hours’ drive from Pietermaritzburg and three hours from Durban’s King Shaka International Airport, which has flights to destinations across Africa and the Middle East. Long-distance trains connect to the Ladysmith railway station while buses and minivans travel throughout the city, connecting most of its attractions.

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  • What are the best hotels in Ladysmith?

    458 reviews rated Nambiti Hills Private Game Experience with an average score of 9.4/10. It may also be worth looking into the zig zag self catering accommodation, which received a rating of 7.5/10 from 259 reviews. Memra Guest House could also be a good option, with a score of 9.0/10 from 22 reviews.

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