Notable viewpoint · KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Ngwegwe
Ngwegwe is a viewpoint in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Ngwegwe: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Ngwegwe
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
Visiting Ngwegwe: tips
- Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.
How to reach Ngwegwe — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -29.15830, 30.30830. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Ngwegwe
- Albert Falls Dam · waterfall · KwaZulu-Natal · ~40 km · Must-see
- Griffin's Hill · viewpoint · KwaZulu-Natal · ~43 km · Must-see
- Howick Falls · waterfall · KwaZulu-Natal · ~46 km · Must-see
- Midmar Nature Reserve · sanctuary · KwaZulu-Natal · ~52 km · Must-see
- Midmar Dam · lake · KwaZulu-Natal · ~52 km · Must-see
- Fort Nottingham Nature Reserve · sanctuary · KwaZulu-Natal · ~60 km · Must-see
- Wagendrift Nature Reserve · sanctuary · KwaZulu-Natal · ~60 km · Must-see
- Mahatma Gandhi · fort · KwaZulu-Natal · ~62 km · Must-see
- Pietermaritzburg Italian P.O.W. Church · church · KwaZulu-Natal · ~68 km · Must-see
- Kamberg · viewpoint · KwaZulu-Natal · ~72 km · Must-see
- Craigie Burn Dam · lake · KwaZulu-Natal · ~3 km
- Proudfoot Peak · viewpoint · KwaZulu-Natal · ~7 km
- Zulu Falls · waterfall · KwaZulu-Natal · ~13 km
- Mooi-valle · waterfall · KwaZulu-Natal · ~13 km
- Lenjane Waterfall · waterfall · KwaZulu-Natal · ~14 km
- Mount Gilboa · viewpoint · KwaZulu-Natal · ~18 km
- Horse Tail Falls · waterfall · KwaZulu-Natal · ~24 km
- Loskop · viewpoint · KwaZulu-Natal · ~28 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Ngwegwe
- Griffin's Hill · viewpoint · KwaZulu-Natal · ~43 km · Must-see
- Kamberg · viewpoint · KwaZulu-Natal · ~72 km · Must-see
- Valley of a Thousand Hills · viewpoint · KwaZulu-Natal · ~98 km · Must-see
- Giant's Castle · viewpoint · KwaZulu-Natal · ~103 km · Must-see
- Popple Peak (Khoko-Ntsho) · viewpoint · ~110 km · Must-see
- Njesuthi · viewpoint · KwaZulu-Natal · ~114 km · Must-see
- iShiyane · viewpoint · KwaZulu-Natal · ~115 km · Must-see
- Mafadi · viewpoint · KwaZulu-Natal · ~115 km · Must-see
- Monk's Cowl · viewpoint · KwaZulu-Natal · ~117 km · Must-see
- Intunja (Gatberg) · viewpoint · KwaZulu-Natal · ~119 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Ngwegwe?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Ngwegwe?
Nearby: Albert Falls Dam (waterfall, 40 km), Griffin's Hill (viewpoint, 43 km), Howick Falls (waterfall, 46 km), Midmar Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 52 km), Midmar Dam (lake, 52 km), Fort Nottingham Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 60 km).
Is Ngwegwe worth visiting?
Ngwegwe is listed as a notable viewpoint in South Africa on Spotwander.