Manaba Beach, South Coast
Pretty and popular Manaba Beach lies just north of Margate, still within Margate's jurisdiction. More often than not Margate and Manaba Beach are spoken about in the same breath. Certainly luxury accommodation is advertised as lying in the prime spot of 'Margate and Manaba beachfront'.
This sub-tropical part of the KwaZulu-Natal south coast, part of the Hibiscus Coast, lies just south of St Michael's-on-Sea and Shelly Beach and roughly six kilometres north of Ramsgate, another popular seaside town. Manaba Beach is exactly what its name implies - a beach holiday resort. Mainly comprised of modern resort-type apartments, one heads down here to soak up sea and sun, and any activities that enhance either of these. Unsurprisingly 'Manaba' comes from the Zulu meaning 'ease and relaxation'.
If you are in Manaba Beach then you're here to swim, sunbathe, fish, kite-surf, paddle, canoe, windsurf, bird watch, play a round or two of golf, and even sight the odd whale. In short, this is a beach holiday destination of note and hence, during peak season, a very popular part of the coast because of the easy access to the larger centres of Port Shepstone and Durban.
Margate's swimming beach is a wonderful spot with fishing piers, shops, supermarkets and entertainment galore. For those days where weather works against one there are other activities like wild water rafting or taking a barge trip on the Umzimkulu (also known as Mzimkhulu) River, and a visit to Oribi Gorge, inland of Margate. This 'place of echoes' is millions of years old and the views alone are worth setting out for. View sites include Lovers' Leap, the Overhanging Rock, the Needle and Lehr's waterfall.
In the same vicinity you can take a coffee tour in Echo Valley that overlooks part of Oribi Gorge. This coffee farm produces 100% Arabica Coffee, has its own roasting facility and 'seedling to cup' tours daily.
Travellers' Reviews
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We brought the extended family to Manaba Beach for a real beach vacation and it was a huge hit. The resort made us feel spoilt for choice, and we loved trying our hand at some watersports. We did spend some time at Oribi Gorge and were very impressed by it.
Cheryl Myers and family (Johannesburg)
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Hotels & other accommodation options

Juanita 202
Offering sun, sea and memories to last a lifetime, Juanita 202 is a sea-facing, three bedroom apartment situated between Manaba and Margate Main ...

Dumela Flat 8
Dumela Flat 8 is a two bedroom flat found in the Dumela holiday resort in Margate. With accommodation for five guests in two bedrooms, the resort...

Beau Vista 4
Beau Vista No 4 is a two bedroom holiday apartment accommodating 4 guests, in a secure complex just 40m away from the beach in Manaba Beach. The ...

La Mouette 1
La Mouette 1 is a very popular, clean, spacious apartment with stunning sea views. The Margate self catering apartment offers accommodation withi...


Dumela Flat 11
Dumela Flat 11 is a ground floor holiday apartment (accommodation for 4 guests) in the Dumela Holiday Resort in Margate. The two bedroom flat off...

Allesreg Chalet B2
Allesreg Chalet B2 offers Margate self catering in an apartment located in the secure Allesreg complex in Manaba Beach. The complex is just 50m f...

See Ster 9
See Ster 9 offers comfortable South Coast self-catering accommodation in a complex situated within walking distance to the Blue Flag Lucien beach...

Dumela Flat 2
Dumela Flat 2 is a six sleeper ground floor flat in the Dumela Holiday Resort, overlooking the childrens play area. The flat sleeps up to six gue...

La Perla 10
La Perla 10 is a self-catering apartment located in a secure complex, situated in Manaba Beach in Margate. The complex is ideally located 350 met...

Playa Del Mar 10
Playa Del Mar 10 is a self-catering holiday apartment in Manaba Beach, on the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal province. The South Coast is a collect...

Dumela Flat 21
Dumela Flat 21 is a two bedroom apartment in the Dumela Holiday Resort. The first floor flat accommodates five guests in two bedrooms. The main b...

Sunset Cove 2
Sunset Cove 2 is an apartment offering Margate self catering in the secure Sunset Cove complex in Manaba Beach. The apartment is close to Lucien ...

Seaview 16 La Luce
Seaview 16 La Luce holiday apartment has two bedrooms which sleep two people each and in addition, the lounge has a sleeper couch for two people....

Santana 1006
Santana 1006 offers guests comfortable South Coast self catering in Margate. The apartment offers accommodation for a family vacation and direct ...

Beau Vista 3
Situated on Manaba Beach, Beau Vista 3 offers accommodation within walking distance of the Lucien Beach. When staying here you are near to variou...

La Perla 2
La Perla 2 is a self-catering holiday apartment in Margate located in a secure complex, situated in Manaba Beach in Margate. The complex is ideal...

Uvongo Chalets 11
Uvongo Chalets 11 offers accommodation for two guests. The complex is within walking distance of the beach, shops and restaurants. The studio apa...

Dumela Flat 5
Dumela Flat 5 is a lovely six sleeper holiday apartment found in the Dumela Holiday Resort. There are a number of restaurants, the beach and othe...

Carrick-A-Rede Unit A
Carrick-A-Rede Unit A is a cosy self-catering duplex that is located in a secure complex, situated on Lilliecrona Boulevard in Margate. This unit...

Dumela Flat 17
Dumela 17 is located in the Dumela Holiday Resort in Margate on the glorious and friendly Natal South Coast. We pride ourselves on being one of t...


Beau Vista 10
Situated on Manaba Beach, Beau Vista 10 is a furnished apartment located within walking distance of the Lucien Beach. The Holiday Apartment can h...

Santana 406
Santana 406 is situated in Margate on the KwaZulu Natal South Coast. The apartment offers accommodation with direct access to the beach and withi...

Playa Del Mar 1
Playa Del Mar 1 is a self-catering holiday apartment in Manaba Beach, on the south coast of KwaZulu Natal province. The South Coast is a collecti...

Dumela Flat 18
Dumela Flat 18 is a first floor, two bedroom apartment in the popular Dumela Holiday Resort. This is the ideal place to go on vacation with the f...

Dumela Flat 6
Dumela Flat 6 is a two bedroom unit in the Dumela Holiday Resort. The ground floor holiday apartment accommodates six guests in two bedrooms. The...

Dumela Flat 10
Dumela Flat 10 is a two bedroom unit in the Dumela Holiday Resort. This family friendly resort is close to the beach, restaurants and shops. The ...

Triger Gardens 3
Triger Gardens offers accommodation in a self catering apartment. The complex is close to the beach and is within easy reach of popular activitie...

Dumela Flat 9
Dumela Flat 9 is a two bedroom accommodation unit in the Dumela Holiday Resort. The ground floor flat sleeps up to five guests in two bedrooms. T...

Gateford Cottage
Situated in Manaba Beach, Gateford Cottage offers comfortable accommodation for up to five guests. Here you are near to various attractions and a...

Santana 107
Santana 107 is a holiday apartment in Margate on the South Coast of KwaZulu Natal. The apartment offers accommodation with direct access to the ...

Queen Street 60
Queen Street 60 is situated in Manaba Beach, an area best known for its scenic routes, beaches, restaurants, and iconic attractions. Queen Street...

Sue Casa 3
Sue Casa 3 is a self-catering apartment located in Manaba, on the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal province. The South Coast is a collection of golde...

Dumela Flat 12
Dumela Flat 12 is two bedroom apartment found in the Dumela Margate Holiday Resort, close to the beach and within easy reach of the shops and res...

Sha Bay Villa 12
Sha Bay Villas 12 is located in a secure complex in Manaba Beach and offers accommodation for five guests. The complex is close to the beach and...

Allesreg Chalet E2
Located in the secure Allesreg complex in Manaba Beach, Allesreg Chalet E2 offers holiday accommodation for five guests. The complex is just 50 m...


Dumela Flat 32
Dumela 32 is a second floor holiday flat in the popular Dumela Holiday Resort. The flat provides accommodation for six guests in two bedrooms whi...

Carpe Diem 4
Carpe Diem 4 is a self-catering holiday apartment in Manaba Beach, located in a secure complex, across the road from Margate Tidal Pool. The comp...

Dumela Flat 4
Dumela Flat 4 is a quaint ground floor apartment in the Dumela Holiday Resort. The flat accommodates five guests in two rooms. The main bedroom h...

Dumela Flat 31
Dumela Flat 31 is a second floor holiday flat in Dumela Margate Holiday Resort, the ideal place for a fun filled family vacation. The flat accomm...

Manaba Breeze 3
Manaba Breeze 3 offers South Coast self catering and is located in Manaba Beach, Margate. The apartment is just 500m from Lucien Beach and is ide...

Del Este 5
Ideally located in the popular seaside holiday town of Manaba and offering fabulous sea views, Del Este 5 is a spacious holiday apartment for fou...
Noteworthy attractions

Mkambati Nature Reserve
Flanked on either side by the forested ravines of the Msikaba and Mtentu Rivers, Mkambati Nature Reserve is 8000 hectares of coastal reserve that...

Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve
The Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve is a wonderfully scenic area offering excellent hiking opportunities. The area boasts cliffs and forests and spect...

Umtamvuna Nature Reserve
The Umtamvuna Nature Reserve is famous for its magnificent views of the deep Umtamvuna River Gorge. Umtamvuna is a treasure house of rare and end...

Vernon Crookes Nature Reserve
The Vernon Crookes is a delightful and convenient reserve for travellers holidaying on the South Coast of KwaZulu Natal. Vernon Crookes Nature Re...

Amanzimtoti Golf Club
Set just south of Durban and on the white sandy shores of KwaZulu Natal lays the Amanzimtoti Golf Course and Country Club. Originally opened, in ...

Margate Country Club
Margate golf course game may appear to be easy at first, don’t be lulled into contentment; this is an extensively challenging course. The Margate...

Port Shepstone Country Club
Port Shepstone's golf course is one of the most popular along the South Coast and is well supported by local and overseas visitors alike. The cou...

San Lameer Country Club
The San Lameer golf course is situated on the Durban South Coast and is rated one of the top 30 South African golf courses. Opened in 1922 the co...

Scottburgh Golf Club
Scottburgh Golf Club's undulating golf course has a most attractive setting with the sight and sounds of the Indian Ocean always in the backgroun...
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