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SOUTH COAST - KWAZULU NATAL
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| South Coast KwaZulu Natal:
Popularly known as the Golf Coast thanks to a comprehensive selection of fine golf
courses, the KwaZulu Natal South Coast is a 120km stretch of inviting Indian Ocean,
expansive golden beaches and unique variant of sub-tropical Bush. This scenic, relaxed
route stretches from Durban Metro and the Zulu Kingdom's southernmost reaches. |
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SOUTH COAST DESTINATIONS
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  Amanzimtoti: Amanzimtoti is situated to the south of the centre
of Durban in KwaZulu Natal. Amanzimtoti is a popular seaside destination for the family.
It borders the warm Indian Ocean. and the water is ideal for all year round swimming,
snorkelling, diving and surfing adventures. From June ... more » Amanzimtoti Info |
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 Bazley Beach: Take a leisurely stroll along the unspoiled
Ndesingane Beach at low tide and check the rich sea life in the glistening rock pools.
These rock pools are very enticing and ideal for children to splash around in. The warm
waters that flow onto Bazley’s beautiful shores ... more » Bazley Beach |
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 Clanthal:
The beautiful little village of Clansthal, practically a retreat from other bustling towns
on the south coast, lies snug between Umkomaas and Scottburgh,
just 40 kilometres from Durban. Clansthal is one of those gems where everything seems to take
on a special quality and one ... more » Clansthal Info |
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 Elysium: Elysium is a small village nestled between Mtwalume
and Ifafa Beach, Elysium’s tranquillity, beauty and peacefulness is what attracts
most visitors to its shores. In Elysium, one can wake up to the breathtaking sight of the
sun rising over the sea and the fresh smell of the ocean. Its immaculate ... more » Elysium Info |
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 Hibberdene:
Hibberdene is the gateway to the Hibiscus Coast of Kwazulu Natal. It is a cosy seaside
town situated 97 km south of Durban, halfway between Scottburgh and Port Shepstone.
Hibberdene is a popular holiday destinations and is known for its affordability and the
sheer beauty of its ... more » Hibberdene Info |
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 Ifafa: is a Zulu expression meaning
‘place of sparkling waters’ or ‘sparkling one’. The legend goes that
King Shaka arrived at a place with beautiful views over a lagoon where the river meets the
Indian Ocean and he named this place Ifafa. When you visit this beautiful place, you too
will discover ... more » Ifafa Info |
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 Kelso: Kelso provides complete respite,
especially for city dwellers. Its long stretches of golden beach, warm waters, prolific
sea and shell life and rocky outcrops are ideal for discovering and exploring. Spend the
day simply soaking up the sun or go snorkelling and discover the exquisite tropical ...
more » Kelso
Info |
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 Margate:
Margate is the heart of the Hibiscus Coast and is a popular seaside resort offering some
of the best diving on the South
African coast. Margate’s beauty is obvious from the moment you enter into its
sub-tropical paradise of golden beaches, coastal forests and endless, sunny days. The
resort town ... more » Margate Info |
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 Melville Beach: Melville Beach, lying snugly between Hibberdene
and Port Shepstone, is
a beautiful, unspoilt beach that offers miles of walking, shell gathering, snorkelling and
time out from the rat race on one of the most beautiful stretches of KwaZulu Natal - the Hibiscus Coast.
Add to this ... more » Melville Beach Info |
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 Munster:
Just before you reach Port Edward on the south coast lies the quaint little village of
Munster, midway between Southbroom and the
Wild Coast. Munster is within walking distance of adjacent Glenmore and it can get a
little confusing, particularly as the swimming and surfing bay in Munster is ... more » Munster Info |
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 Mtwamule:
Mtwalume is a small seaside village situated in the Umdoni Coast of KwaZulu Natal.
Mtwalume is mainly a holidaymaker and fisherman’s village. The general appearance of
the village is that of a rural wooded environment boasting an abundance of indigenous
flora and fauna. Mtwalume is a ... more » Mtwamule Info |
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 Oslo Beach:
Oslo Beach lies in an enviable position, sandwiched between Shelly Beach - the beautiful
and popular beach named such because of the overabundance of shells on its shores - and Port
Shepstone. The little village of Oslo Beach is virtually a suburb of Port Shepstone,
it is so ... more » Oslo Beach Info |
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 The little village of Palm Beach, named
after the Ilala Palm (hyphaene critina), a species indigenous to sub-tropical Southern
Africa and used by rural communities for centuries – the leaves for woven rooftops,
baskets and mats and the sap for liquor - lies on the extreme southern coast of ... Palm Beach
Info » |
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 Park Rynie is situated in the Umdoni Coast
in KwaZulu Natal. Even though it is a small village, it is a tranquil and unique place
offering excellent holiday getaways. Rocky Bay is a beautiful swimming beach with shark
nets for safe swimming as well as excellent tidal pools. A whaling station was ... Park Rynie
Info » |
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 Pennington’s splendid beach beckons,
its golden sand and tidal pool make it the perfect place for swimming and sun worshipping.
Hidden treasures at Pennington include the Umdoni Park and Selborne
Park Golf Courses where a round of golf combines game, bird watching and magnificent
views of ... Pennington Info » |
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 Port Edward: Port Edward boasts flawless and peaceful beaches
that are protected for swimmers. Silver Beach is one such beach and is also a popular
fishing destination. Fishing is one of the most popular sports in Port Edward. The
gullies, rocks, surf, river and lagoon all offer a wealth of fun with ... more » Port Edward
Info |
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 Port Shepstone: Port Shepstone is one of the largest towns of
the KwaZulu Natal South Coast in South Africa. Good beaches, a tidal swimming pool and
other sports facilities are among the attractions of this coastal town. The Umzimkulu
River is navigable in small craft for a distance of eight kilometres ... more » Port
Shepstone Info |
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 Ramsgate:
Ramsgate on the South Coast in Kwazulu Natal is a pleasant resort with good bathing
beaches and a safe lagoon. Boats can be hired. Restaurants, antique shops and art
galleries are among the town's many attractions. Ski Boat Bay is a popular venue among the
ski boat fraternity. ... more » Ramsgate Info |
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 San Lameer:
This delightful town on KwaZulu Natal’s South Coast is a private estate boasting an
acclaimed 18 hole championship golf course, hotel, conference centre, restaurant and
plenty of stress-relieving sporting facilities all set in a beautifully enclosed nature
reserve. It is, therefore, a ... more » San Lameer Info |
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 Selborne Park:
This delightful town on KwaZulu Natal’s South Coast is a private estate boasting an
acclaimed 18 hole championship golf course, hotel, conference centre, restaurant and
plenty of stress-relieving sporting facilities all set in a beautifully enclosed nature
reserve. It is, therefore, a ... more » Selborne Park Info |
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 Scottburgh:
The coastline offers excellent fishing opportunities all year round. The main bathing
beach is protected by shark nets and a team of dedicated lifesavers. Mini train rides, a
supertube and mini golf on the beach front keep youngsters endlessly entertained.
Crocworld provides insight into breeding .... more » Scottburgh Info |
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| Shelly Beach is a friendly town where the true tranquillity is
rivalled only by its incredible scenery. Situated in the Hibiscus Coast of KwaZulu Natal,
Shelly Beach is famed for its hospitality and safety as well as the hordes of beautiful
shells that wash up onto the shores. Shelly Beach has become one .... more » Shelly
Beach Info |
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 Southbroom
is buried in a tropical paradise and offers a relaxed lifestyle for residents and
holidaymakers of all ages. The beaches are pristine and magnificent boasting warm waters
and stunning tropical fish. The stillness and tranquillity of these superb beaches are
ideal for simply relaxing and .... more » Southbroom Info |
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 St Michaels On Sea: Bowling greens, safe swimming areas and a
tidal pool are among the town's leisure options. Canoes and paddle-boats can be hired. St
Michael's beach reputedly has the best surfing waves on the South Coast. The 9-hole St
Michael's Golf Course, with its many ... more » St Michaels On Sea
Info |
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| Sunwich Port:
Sunwich Port, on the southern side of Melville Beach en route to Umtentweni and Port
Shepstone and regarded as part of the larger Port Shepstone area, is a little hamlet
that lies in a sheltered valley through which the Damba River flows on its way to the sea,
its mouth at ... more » Sunwich Port Info |
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 Umkomaas:
Divers across the world come to Umkomaas to access the famous Aliwal Shoal. Aliwal Shoal
is a world renowned scuba diving site and lies buried 5km out at sea. It boasts an average
depth of 28m and contains a world of magnificent wonders. Ragged-tooth sharks, hammerhead
... more » Umkomaas
Info.
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 Umtentweni:
Umtentweni lies at the mouth of the Mtentweni River which is named after a species of
grass which grows on its banks. Enjoy ocean sunrises on Tweni Beach, long walks, swim,
surf or watch the dolphins go by. Umtentweni is Ideally situated only 2 km from Port
Shepstone, 10 km from ... more » Umtentwen Info.
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Umzinto:
Named after the Mzinto River, Umzinto is located on the Umdoni Coast. The Umzinto River is
so named because of its destructive nature during floods. The planters and millers started
growing cane on the hilly terrain around the Mzinto River from 1857. A year later, the
first public ... more » Umzinto Info. |
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 Umzumbe:
The cosy little hamlet of Umzumbe, essentially a retirement village until recently, lies
between the Umzumbe and Ingambili Rivers, just 5 kilometres south of Hibberdene and 100 kilometres
from Durban. The village itself is almost blanketed in a wild dune forest, access to ...
more » Umzumbe
Info.
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 Uvongo:
Close to the beach, the Uvongo River tumbles 23 m into the lagoon, forming one of the
deepest estuaries in the country. In addition to safe sea bathing, there is a tidal pool,
children's paddling pool and boats for hire on the lagoon. Fishing conditions are good,
especially at Orange Rocks Beacon ... more » Uvongo Info.
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SOUTH COAST HIGHLIGHTS
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Coast Blue Flag Beaches |
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 Kilometers of
golden beaches stretch between Shelly Beach and Ramsgate, an endless succession of secret
lagoons, rocky outcrops washed by the warm, clear Indian Ocean. This magnificent stretch
of coastline offers wonderful opportunities to discover and ... more » KwaZulu Natal Blue Flag
Beaches. |
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| Umtamvuna
Nature Reserve |
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 The Umtamvuna
Nature Reserve is renowned for its magnificent views of the deep Umtamvuna River Gorge.
Umtamvuna is a treasure house of rare and endemic trees and plant species in a diversity
of habitats, with spectacular wild flower displays after the spring rains ... more about
» Umtamvuna
Nature Reserve » |
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| Vernon
Crookes Nature Reserve |
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 Half an hour
beyond Umzinto lies the 2,189 hectare Vernon Crookes Nature Reserve, a combination of open
grassland and coastal forest... home to a wide range of wild animals plus more than 300
confirmed bird species. Eland, zebra, blue wildebeest and ... more about the » Vernon
Crookes Nature Reserve |
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| Oribi
Gorge Nature Reserve |
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 The Oribi Gorge
Nature Reserve is a wonderfully scenic area offering excellent hiking opportunities. The
area boasts cliffs and forests and spectacular hiking trails and picnic sites. Wildlife in
the Oribi Gorge consists of many antelope, although the oribi is seldom seen ... more
about the » Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve |
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| Banana
Express |
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| A narrow gauge steam train runs
between Port Shepstone and Paddock and back (39 km), departing at 10:00 on
Wednesdays and Saturdays. The train climbs and winds inland through lush green sugar cane
fields and banana plantations, twisting and sometimes almost doubling back on itself as it
negotiates the hills and valleys. There's a shorter excursion to Izotsha every Thursday
and Sunday, and every day during the Gauteng school holidays. Booking essential. |
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| Empisini
Nature Reserve |
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| This 120 ha reserve contains 50 ha
of pristine coastal forest and 70 ha of old canefields being converted to grasslands.
There is a marshland consisting of a dense stand of Phragmites reeds and nearer to the
picnic site. The grassy southern slopes with scattered acacia trees are a constant
challenge to keep free of weeds. There are also the occasional Cheesewood, Pigeonwood and
Red beech. Various types of mammals and birds exist here. |
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