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The Kop

Also known as Ntunjambili. This sandstone feature is located near Kranskop, overlooking the Thukela River Valley. It is an outstanding Natal landmark. The first European to climb it was Captain A.M. Montgomery of the royal fusiliers, during the Anglo-Zulu War. There is a magnificent view of the Tukela Valley from here.

A Zulu story from the time of Shaka tells of a story of the rock splitting to hide the local chief's son and his bride from cannibals. It was thus calledItse like Ntunjambile' - the rock with two openings. Other Zulu legends indicate that it was the abode of cannibals who had the power to open the mountain to entice unsuspecting passers by inside.

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