Pennington, South Coast
Once a dairy farm, today, it has become an exclusive and picturesque estate boasting spectacular water features, lush forests, abundant bird life, deer, conference centre, luxurious Pennington accommodation and a superb golf course. Pennington is part of the Umdoni coast of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa.
Pennington is a quaint resort and includes the pleasant seaside villages of Kelso, Sezela and Bazley Beach. This beautiful area offers something a little different. Quiet pristine beaches, magnificent bays and safe tidal pools make Pennington a truly idyllic destination perfect for unwinding and relaxing. There are also numerous attractions to keep active minds at bay. Pennington is home to the Botha House built by General Louis Botha for his wife, Annie, on land found for him by Sir Frank Reynolds. Sir Frank Reynolds was a sugar entrepreneur and a member of the Colony’s Legislative Council.
A bit of exploration in Pennington will reveal delights like golfing at the Umdoni Golf Course and Selborne Park course where a round of golf comes complete with game and bird watching, as well as superlative views of the shimmering ocean and indigenous forest. Interestingly, Umdoni Park was established by Sir Frank to preserve the indigenous fauna and flora. He presented it to the South African nation in 1920 and the Umdoni Trust was formed. The park also offers wonderful walking trails and the Komba Bird Sanctuary and Nkumbane Dam. Also, take a stroll through the local Indigenous Nursery to see the stunning plants and birds native to South Africa.
Pennington’s warm waters boast a rich blend of fish species. Because of this aspect, it has given rise to a large sport fishing community. This beautiful area offers a large number of trophy barricuda, garrick, sharks and salmon. The annual 'Couta Classic’ is held annually in Pennington over the Easter weekend and attracts hundreds of fisherman from all over the country to participate in one of the largest fishing competitions in Kwazulu Natal. Besides the excellent bass and deep sea fishing on offer, Rock and surf fishing is very popular, with catches such as shad, sharks and rays, grunter, kingfish and pompono.
If fishing or golf doesn’t grab your interest, Pennington offers an enticing array of other activities like snorkelling, scuba diving, horse riding on the beach and bird watching and is also home to the Village Mall with convenience stores, estate agents and restaurants. Pennington’s fauna and flora are captured through a number of activities that make the most of the beautiful sights and sounds of this captivating place. Whether it’s an exciting getaway with friends, or a quiet respite with a loved one, Pennington is sure to have you coming back soon.
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I spent the best years of my life in this little town ! I worked for Eddie Murphy and surfed my brains out at all the secret spots the locals knew of , fished off a crocca ski after work !, what a lovely place ! It was also where I met the love of my life too ! Miss the place dearly!!!! Peter Langton
Peter Langton (New zealand)
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Hotels & other accommodation options
T16 Selborne Golf Estate
T16 Selborne Golf Estate is a fully furnished house, providing up market accommodation for six guests. The house has three bedrooms and three bat...
Botha House
Situated less then one hours drive south of Durban, this luxury accommodation sits proudly above the warm Indian Ocean, the sound of the waves cr...
Palm Tree House
Palm Tree House consists of three luxury self catering apartments booked exclusively for one group and is located in the Imbabala Forest Estate. ...
Villa Rainbow
Villa Rainbow offers holiday accommodation in Pennington located in Eden Rock Forest Estate on the South Coast. The property is ideal for six dis...
Selborne Golf Estate, Hotel & Spa
Located in the quaint village of Pennington on the South Coast of KwaZulu Natal, The Selborne Golf Estate, Hotel & Spa offers spacious rooms in w...
River Valley Resort
River Valley Resort is set in a valley on the South Coast only 68km from Durban, 12km from Scottburgh. Accommodation is offered in five comfortab...
Aloe Ridge
Aloe Ridge is a double story villa located in Eden Rock Forest Estate in Pennington on the South Coast of Kwazulu Natal. Accommodation is for six...
Villa Umdoni
Villa Umdoni is a spacious, luxury double storey holiday villa found in the Imbabala Forest Estate. The villa sleeps eight guests in four bedroom...
Aqua Vista
Aqua Vista offers accommodation in Pennington varying in size to accommodate from 2 to 8 people each, with private entrances and off-street parki...
Villa Albizia
Situated in the Eden Rock Forest Estate, Villa Albizia offers comfortable accommodation for up to six guests. Here you are able to enjoy the vari...
Crystal Blue
Crystal Blue offers accommodation in a double story villa in Pennington, Kwazulu Natal. Set in a lush forest, the apartment enjoys the privacy of...
Forest Cottage
Forest Cottage is a rustic holiday home offering Pennington self catering accommodation on the Umdoni Golf Course Estate. This is the perfect esc...
Things to do in the area
Pennington Beach
Pennington beach is located 74km south of Durban along the KwaZulu Natal South Coast and is the ideal beach holiday destination for families wher...
Bazley Beach
Bazley Beach merges with the Fafa River mouth creating lagoon popular for swimming in. Canoeing and rafting are enjoyed by adults and children. B...
Ifafa Beach
The picturesque Ifafa Beach is found in the KwaZulu Natal South Coast. Ifafa is Zulu expression meaning ‘place of sparkling waters’ and when you ...
Kelso Beach
Kelso Beach is situated on the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal. The warm water and perfect swells make this beach a surfer's paradise. You can also ...
Basset Breweries
Basset Breweries is in Pennington (KwaZulu-Natal) and is all about producing the best quality craft beers. And it doesn’t hurt that they are in s...
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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