The small rural town of Weenen was established by the Voortrekkers after avenging the masscre at Bloukrans (nearby) at the Battle of Blood River. In Afrikaans (Dutch) the name Weenen means "weeping" an the name given to the town relates to the defeats suffered by the Voortrekkers at the hands of the Zulus at Bloukrans and Moordspruit on the 17th February 1838. Weenen is the second oldest town in KwaZulu-Natal.
The Weenen Museum houses a collection of Voortrekker artifacts and the building was constructed by Voortrekker leader Andries Pretorius whose waterwheel is one of the exhibits.
The Thukela Biosphere Reserve, which incorporates Weenen, is excellent for horse trails, game viewing and bird watching. White water rafting and fishing are popular in the fast flowing rivers. The area of the biosphere reserve covers grasslands, steep forested valleys and riverine vegetation.
One can expect to see buffalo, kudu, leopard, steenbok, hartebeest, jackal, bushbuck, reedbuck, giraffe, hyaena, elephant, rhino, zebra, wildebeest, crocodiles, pythons and monitor lizards.
The Weenen Game Reserve (operated by KZN Wildlife) has excellent game viewing areas and facilities including two excellent hides and three picnic sites.
Weenen Accommodation
Visit the Weenen Portal [www.weenen.co.za] for more information.
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