The South Coast of KwaZulu Natal, is one of the most popular holiday destinations in South Africa. The area stretch from the Umkomaas River at Scottburgh, south to the Umtamvuna River at Port Edward on the border of the Eastern Cape.
This sub-tropical, malaria free area, is full of holiday towns offering a host of accommodation, entertainment and eco-adventure. Water activities are a major attraction for: surfing, swimming, fishing, snorkeling, whale watching and our annual sardine run. Whatever you choose, be it golf, nature reserves, birding, arts & crafts, eco adventure or simply enjoying a sun-filled holiday.... the South Coast has it all!
One of the most attractive and popular resorts on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, Scottburgh’s past is steeped in both colonial and traditional Zulu culture. Shaka, King of the Zulu’s, and his entourage were amongst some of the early visitors to this area. Stopping to rest and drink from a nearby spring, he was distracted by the myriad of birds at the mouth of the river beside which the town was later to be built. He wondered how on earth each bird would know to which nest it should return and named the river “Mpanbonyoni” which translates to “Confuser of Birds”. A plaque, commemorating this event, was erected at the site of the spring.
Pennington
Pennington Beach
A wonderful and perfect place to have a holiday. Pennington is renowned for its complete tranquil setting. Pennington is situated 60 kilometers from Durban along the South Coast of Kwazulu-Natal and is host to 2 of South Africa's well known golf courses, the Umdoni Golf Course and the Internationally acclaimed Selborne Park. Pennington history goes back to 1870 when it was once a farm and also boasts Lynton Hall a Castle hidden in the Umdoni indigenous forest. The Mall and main beach are the main focus of activity, a place where you can find all amenities and peaceful setting which add to a well spent perfect holiday.
Ifafa Beach
Ifafa Beach is located next to a beautiful sandy beach that is well protected with a large beautiful tidal pool on the doorstep. At Ifafa Beach you can swim, fish, surf, and sunbathe to your heart’s content.
Shelly Beach is situated half way between Margate and Port Shepstone. The village gets its name from the wide variety of shells that can be found on the beach. There is a reef of the coast, that is popular with scuba divers. The beach has shark nets and is patrolled by lifeguards. Shelly Beach has one of the few shopping malls of the South Coast, and this offers an excellent variety of shops and department stores as well as cinemas.
Margate is a holiday town that is supposedly the most popular holiday destination in South Africa. Here the visitor will find wide golden beaches lined along the shore by lush green sub-tropical vegetation. This is banana country. The fishing is good, and rocks off the shore abound with mussels. Margate has beds-a-plenty of all kinds, from self-catering apartments to luxury hotels. Margate is the centre for nightlife on the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal, and when the discos close, there are parties on the beach.
Situated on the South Coast, midway between Southbroom and the Wild Coast. in Most accommodation is within walking distance of a beautiful sandy beach and the year-round warm waters of the Indian ocean.
Port Edward is the southernmost village on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast and is one of the larger resorts. The town has excellent facilities including golf, tennis , squash and bowling. There is a casino just over the Umtamvuna river in the Eastern Cape. The beaches are protected by shark netting. Lifeguards are always on duty during school holiday periods. A number of artists live and work in the Port Edward area and examples of their work can be seen in local galleries.
