Amajuba ('doves, symbol of peace') takes is name from a story about the Zulu king, Shaka and one of his raiding parties who were returning from raids to the north west. They stopped to rest at the foot of Majuba Mountain, and noticing the vast number of doves, called it 'Kwamajuba', (The place of the Doves). Throughout the district there are, however, reminders of two centuries of bloody conflict, and within the Amajuba district lie landmarks and battlefields that shaped South Africa’s destiny.   

The route covers the area that makes up the Amajuba District Municipality in the north-western corner of KwaZulu-Natal, and incorporates the Dannhauser, Utrecht and Newcastle local municipalities, forming one dynamic district that is rich in culture, natural resources and established businesses.

All three towns have their own unique characteristics.  Newcastle, a place with all the amenities of a city that nevertheless retains the charm of a country town.  Dannhauser, with its cosmopolitan community of Zulu, Afrikaner, English, Hindu and Muslim inhabitants, and Utrecht, well known for being a town within a game park, tucked away in the Balele mountains.

There are various attractions within the Amajuba District, including cultural experiences, crafters, historical tours, game viewing, various outdoor activities, trout fishing, flower cultivation, adventures in various forms – all made more appealing by the charm of the local people.