- KwaZulu-Natal
- Cato Ridge
Cato Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal
Cato Ridge is a small village situated about 30 km south-east of Pietermaritzburg, along the Mariannhill Toll Road between Assagay and Camperdown. Cato Ridge has grown, due to the overflow from both Durban and Pietermaritzburg, into a fairly large residential area, but also a large industrial area, which does not make it an attractive holiday destination.
Despite this, Cato Ridge is surrounded by beautiful countryside and plenty of tourist type activities and attractions and its neighbours Inchanga, Hillcrest and Kloof, offer some fine accommodation for visitors wanting to explore the area. It serves as a doorway to both the Natal Midlands and the Valley of 1000 Hills which offers and abundance of outdoor experiences and there are also boat cruises on Shongweni, Nagle and Inanda Dams.
Many artists and crafters have been attracted to the beauty and tranquility of this area, which is dotted with friendly pubs and tea gardens with sweeping views over the hills and dams.
Things to do and see
- Horse ‘n Home Equestrian Centre
- Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park, Hillcrest
- Makaranga Botanical Gardens, Kloof
- African Bird of Prey Sanctuary
- Shongweni Farmers Market
- Drummond Farmers Market
- Marianhill Monastery, Pinetown
- Cato Ridge Golf Course
Climate
Inchanga receives approximately 782 mm of rain annually with the majority of its’ rainfall occurring during the summer months.
Summer months, November to March will have average temperatures of between 18˚C and 27˚C.
Winter months, May to August will have average temperatures of between 9˚C and 22˚C.
Transport
There are daily flights into King Shaka International Airport. Cato Ridge is approximately 76 km’s away travelling along the N3 and N2. Car hire facilities are available at the Airport.
History
Cato Ridge has been inhabited sine the 1650’s when the area was occupied by various small chiefdoms - first the Nqondo clan who were replaced by the Ntuli tribe around 1730. The area has always been known for its rich cultural and political heritage. The village was named after the first Mayor of Durban, George Christopher Cato.
Today most South Africans associate Cato Ridge with the annual running of the world-famous Comrades Marathon between Pietermaritzburg and Durban.
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