Umzumbe and Surrounds Guidebook
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It’s no secret that the South Coast has our hearts. Call us biased, but we’ve always believed that this special place is far more than just a wonderful holiday destination. Our residents share this sentiment, which is why they chose to settle with us and live the holiday every day. In case our gorgeous weather and friendly people weren’t enough to convert you, here are some awe-inspiring facts about KwaZulu-Natal’s South Coast…
We have the smallest desert in the world
Yes, you read right. Just 10kms from Port Edward, you’ll find the Red Desert. Only 200m in diameter, it’s been the home of many awesome archaeological discoveries.
We’re also known as the golf coast
Who needs the Gold Coast when you have the golf coast right here! The South Coast boasts 11 courses, all with ocean or coastal forest views. These are some of the most celebrated courses in the province, if not the nation.
We’ve got the highest number of blue flag beaches in all of KZN
We always thought we had the most beautiful beaches but now we have proof! KZN has a total of six blue flag beaches, five of which can be found on the South Coast. As an internationally recognised standard of quality, we think this speaks volumes about the natural splendour. We’ve also got the most tidal pools in the province, providing perfect, sheltered swimming conditions all year round.
We play host to the annual Sardine Run and the Humpback Whale Migration
Living on the South Coast means front-row seats to the #GreatestShoalOnEarth as well as the 30 000 Humpback Whales that migrate between June and December every year.
We have two of the world’s top dive sites
The world-renowned Aliwal Shoal and Protea Banks are located here right on the South Coast. As the subject of many international documentaries, tourists and passionate locals flock to these sites to catch a glimpse of the creatures that call them home.
KwaZulu-Natal
It’s no secret that the South Coast has our hearts. Call us biased, but we’ve always believed that this special place is far more than just a wonderful holiday destination. Our residents share this sentiment, which is why they chose to settle with us and live the holiday every day. In case our gorgeous weather and friendly people weren’t enough to convert you, here are some awe-inspiring facts about KwaZulu-Natal’s South Coast…
We have the smallest desert in the world
Yes, you read right. Just 10kms from Port Edward, you’ll find the Red Desert. Only 200m in diameter, it’s been the home of many awesome archaeological discoveries.
We’re also known as the golf coast
Who needs the Gold Coast when you have the golf coast right here! The South Coast boasts 11 courses, all with ocean or coastal forest views. These are some of the most celebrated courses in the province, if not the nation.
We’ve got the highest number of blue flag beaches in all of KZN
We always thought we had the most beautiful beaches but now we have proof! KZN has a total of six blue flag beaches, five of which can be found on the South Coast. As an internationally recognised standard of quality, we think this speaks volumes about the natural splendour. We’ve also got the most tidal pools in the province, providing perfect, sheltered swimming conditions all year round.
We play host to the annual Sardine Run and the Humpback Whale Migration
Living on the South Coast means front-row seats to the #GreatestShoalOnEarth as well as the 30 000 Humpback Whales that migrate between June and December every year.
We have two of the world’s top dive sites
The world-renowned Aliwal Shoal and Protea Banks are located here right on the South Coast. As the subject of many international documentaries, tourists and passionate locals flock to these sites to catch a glimpse of the creatures that call them home.
Known as the ‘Paradise of the Zulu Kingdom’, the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast stretches 120 kilometres from Scottburgh to Port Edward and inland to Harding. Here, the spirit of adventure can be discovered among the many cultural experiences, as well as the 35 nature trails and 58 beaches, ideal for activities like river rafting, abseiling, suspension bridges, paintball, surfing, SUP, canoeing, beach horse rides, shark cage diving and free diving. Nicknamed ‘The Golf Coast’, there are 11 golf courses on the KZN South Coast ranging in difficulty, with endless hiking, mountain biking and 4×4 trails for more rugged excursions.
Promoting sustainability, the KZN South Coast has a growing agri-tourism sector that offers world-class produce and hosts tours and excursions. The region boasts a number of permanently managed Blue Flag beaches and is home to some of the world’s top diving sites: Aliwal Shoal and Protea Banks.
The originality continues with the annual Sardine Run, coined the #GreatestShoalonEarth, which is the largest biomass migration on earth and a marvel to witness. The region’s many nature reserves are inhabited by indigenous bird and wildlife, and it holds the title for ‘smallest desert on earth’,
There are also endless outdoor adventure options including hiking, mountain biking, bird-watching and trail running in the many nature reserves and lush coastal forests.
Hibiscus Coast Municipality
Known as the ‘Paradise of the Zulu Kingdom’, the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast stretches 120 kilometres from Scottburgh to Port Edward and inland to Harding. Here, the spirit of adventure can be discovered among the many cultural experiences, as well as the 35 nature trails and 58 beaches, ideal for activities like river rafting, abseiling, suspension bridges, paintball, surfing, SUP, canoeing, beach horse rides, shark cage diving and free diving. Nicknamed ‘The Golf Coast’, there are 11 golf courses on the KZN South Coast ranging in difficulty, with endless hiking, mountain biking and 4×4 trails for more rugged excursions.
Promoting sustainability, the KZN South Coast has a growing agri-tourism sector that offers world-class produce and hosts tours and excursions. The region boasts a number of permanently managed Blue Flag beaches and is home to some of the world’s top diving sites: Aliwal Shoal and Protea Banks.
The originality continues with the annual Sardine Run, coined the #GreatestShoalonEarth, which is the largest biomass migration on earth and a marvel to witness. The region’s many nature reserves are inhabited by indigenous bird and wildlife, and it holds the title for ‘smallest desert on earth’,
There are also endless outdoor adventure options including hiking, mountain biking, bird-watching and trail running in the many nature reserves and lush coastal forests.
City/town information
General Information: Hibberdene is a small coastal town in KwaZulu-Natal on the south coast of South Africa, and was named after C. Maxwell-Hibberd, the former postmaster-general of Natal. It is considered the gateway to the Hibiscus Coast of KwaZulu-Natal. It is a seaside town situated 97 km south of Durban, halfway between Scottburgh and Port Shepstone.
In true Colonial fashion, a trading store then hotel heralded the birth of this much visited holiday destination. In addition to its safe, golden bathing beaches, popular seafront, attractions here include miniature golf and the waterborne rush of Super Tube rides if the former is too sedate! Head offshore on a ski-boat expedition for scuba diving or deep-sea fishing adventures, or simply to enjoy the thrill of the ride. There is also the wildlife and diversity of birds along the banks of the Hibberdene lagoon.
Businesses: A selection of restaurants, coffee shops and pubs to choose from!
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Hibberdene
General Information: Hibberdene is a small coastal town in KwaZulu-Natal on the south coast of South Africa, and was named after C. Maxwell-Hibberd, the former postmaster-general of Natal. It is considered the gateway to the Hibiscus Coast of KwaZulu-Natal. It is a seaside town situated 97 km south of Durban, halfway between Scottburgh and Port Shepstone.
In true Colonial fashion, a trading store then hotel heralded the birth of this much visited holiday destination. In addition to its safe, golden bathing beaches, popular seafront, attractions here include miniature golf and the waterborne rush of Super Tube rides if the former is too sedate! Head offshore on a ski-boat expedition for scuba diving or deep-sea fishing adventures, or simply to enjoy the thrill of the ride. There is also the wildlife and diversity of birds along the banks of the Hibberdene lagoon.
Businesses: A selection of restaurants, coffee shops and pubs to choose from!
General Information: A fondly recalled tale is the town's 'population explosion' in August 1882, when 246 Norwegians arrived aboard the Lapland. Anchoring at night off what appeared to be a 'dark and uninviting shore', these selected immigrants were soon cheered by the sight of lantern-waving locals. The irrepressible William Bazely ignited five charges of dynamite in celebration, and the ship replied with some rockets and an impromptu music concert. An enormous bonfire was soon blazing on the beach...swelling the crowd and fueling high spirits on both sides of the surf line. With sunrise came an end to the Norwegians' jollification. A high sea prevented their ship from entering the river mouth and, in small groups; they were hauled ashore by hand on a warp- connected lighter. Now wet, sea-sick and thoroughly disenchanted, these bedraggled individuals were greeted by a sight for which they were even less prepared - a welcoming party of 500 Zulu warriors 'in full feathers and war-paint'. The Norwegians were reportedly more alarmed than amused.
Activities: Port Shepstone is one of the largest towns of the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast in South Africa and offers unspoiled sandy beaches with warm waters rich in marine life, and opportunities for, activities such as fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, river rafting, boating, canoeing, water skiing, hiking trails, with over 250 species of bird calls and the forest sounds of buck, baboons and monkeys. Port Shepstone also has the world’s highest commercial abseil at 110m.
Businesses: A selection of Restaurants, coffee shops and pubs to choose from!
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Port Shepstone
General Information: A fondly recalled tale is the town's 'population explosion' in August 1882, when 246 Norwegians arrived aboard the Lapland. Anchoring at night off what appeared to be a 'dark and uninviting shore', these selected immigrants were soon cheered by the sight of lantern-waving locals. The irrepressible William Bazely ignited five charges of dynamite in celebration, and the ship replied with some rockets and an impromptu music concert. An enormous bonfire was soon blazing on the beach...swelling the crowd and fueling high spirits on both sides of the surf line. With sunrise came an end to the Norwegians' jollification. A high sea prevented their ship from entering the river mouth and, in small groups; they were hauled ashore by hand on a warp- connected lighter. Now wet, sea-sick and thoroughly disenchanted, these bedraggled individuals were greeted by a sight for which they were even less prepared - a welcoming party of 500 Zulu warriors 'in full feathers and war-paint'. The Norwegians were reportedly more alarmed than amused.
Activities: Port Shepstone is one of the largest towns of the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast in South Africa and offers unspoiled sandy beaches with warm waters rich in marine life, and opportunities for, activities such as fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, river rafting, boating, canoeing, water skiing, hiking trails, with over 250 species of bird calls and the forest sounds of buck, baboons and monkeys. Port Shepstone also has the world’s highest commercial abseil at 110m.
Businesses: A selection of Restaurants, coffee shops and pubs to choose from!
A popular resort 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 among 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 Mpambanyoni which translates to Confuser of Birds. A plaque commemorating this event was erected at the site of the spring.
The Green Point Lighthouse, a national monument, was erected in 1905. Situated on a hilltop opposite Blamey's Bay, it beams out a powerful warning to passing ships of the perils of the Aliwal Shoal. Although no wrecks are visible along this section of coast, the perilous shoal, treacherously close to the surface and nearly a kilometre wide in places, has had its fair share of casualties.
One of the first recorded tragedies was the British steamship Nebo, sinking on its maiden voyage to Durban in 1884. The most recent being the Amy Lykes, which ran aground one morning in 1970, and the Produce in 1974. Deep-sea diving enthusiasts are spoilt for choice with a number of excellent dive sites in close proximity to the resort, with the Aliwal Shoal, rated by Jacques Cousteau as one of the top ten dive sites in the world, being the jewel of the south coast. Take a trip to Croc World where over 10 000 crocodiles as well as raptors, snakes, tortoises, water birds and flamingos can be seen in a beautiful natural setting. A tree house enables the viewing of indigenous and exotic wildlife including monkeys and parrots. Make sure the visit coincides with one of the feeding times at 11am and 3pm daily.
Activities: A diverse range of activities are available.
Scottburgh's main appeal lies with its sheltered bathing beach, or Scott Bay as it is more commonly referred to. The beach with its vast expanse of terraced lawns and expansive sandy beaches is geared for holiday fun and together with an inviting tidal and paddling pool, super tube, miniature railway and protected bathing will ensure carefree family holidays. Surfers can indulge their passion to find the perfect wave as the ocean here is blessed with the swells and points to deliver the goods.
Businesses: A selection of restaurants, coffee shops and pubs to choose from.
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Scottburgh
A popular resort 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 among 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 Mpambanyoni which translates to Confuser of Birds. A plaque commemorating this event was erected at the site of the spring.
The Green Point Lighthouse, a national monument, was erected in 1905. Situated on a hilltop opposite Blamey's Bay, it beams out a powerful warning to passing ships of the perils of the Aliwal Shoal. Although no wrecks are visible along this section of coast, the perilous shoal, treacherously close to the surface and nearly a kilometre wide in places, has had its fair share of casualties.
One of the first recorded tragedies was the British steamship Nebo, sinking on its maiden voyage to Durban in 1884. The most recent being the Amy Lykes, which ran aground one morning in 1970, and the Produce in 1974. Deep-sea diving enthusiasts are spoilt for choice with a number of excellent dive sites in close proximity to the resort, with the Aliwal Shoal, rated by Jacques Cousteau as one of the top ten dive sites in the world, being the jewel of the south coast. Take a trip to Croc World where over 10 000 crocodiles as well as raptors, snakes, tortoises, water birds and flamingos can be seen in a beautiful natural setting. A tree house enables the viewing of indigenous and exotic wildlife including monkeys and parrots. Make sure the visit coincides with one of the feeding times at 11am and 3pm daily.
Activities: A diverse range of activities are available.
Scottburgh's main appeal lies with its sheltered bathing beach, or Scott Bay as it is more commonly referred to. The beach with its vast expanse of terraced lawns and expansive sandy beaches is geared for holiday fun and together with an inviting tidal and paddling pool, super tube, miniature railway and protected bathing will ensure carefree family holidays. Surfers can indulge their passion to find the perfect wave as the ocean here is blessed with the swells and points to deliver the goods.
Businesses: A selection of restaurants, coffee shops and pubs to choose from.
This resort, named after Richard Pennington, is home to Botha House built by General Louis Botha for his wife Annie on land found for him by Sir Frank Reynolds a sugar magnate and a member of the Colony's Legislative Council. This tied in with Sir Frank's idea of establishing a house in the area for the exclusive use of South Africa's Prime Ministers. Umdoni Park, a sanctuary named after the Umdoni tree, 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
Today, the Park offers wonderful walking trails, excellent birding and the Komba Bird Sanctuary and Nkumbane Dam, which are perfect for appreciating the profusion of fauna to be enjoyed in this part of the world. And if you are into indigenous plants, take a stroll through the local Indigenous nursery to see the beautiful plants and birds native to South Africa.
Pennington offers tranquil beaches, surrounded by coastal forests which are abundant in wild flora and fauna, as well as opportunities to surf, snorkel, wind surf, Jet Ski, Para-glide and to do some fishing. There is also the Umdoni Park and Selborne Park golf courses where one can go golfing while watching game and birds.
Activities: A diverse range of activities are available.
Businesses: A selection of Restaurants, coffee shops and pubs to choose from.
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Pennington
This resort, named after Richard Pennington, is home to Botha House built by General Louis Botha for his wife Annie on land found for him by Sir Frank Reynolds a sugar magnate and a member of the Colony's Legislative Council. This tied in with Sir Frank's idea of establishing a house in the area for the exclusive use of South Africa's Prime Ministers. Umdoni Park, a sanctuary named after the Umdoni tree, 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
Today, the Park offers wonderful walking trails, excellent birding and the Komba Bird Sanctuary and Nkumbane Dam, which are perfect for appreciating the profusion of fauna to be enjoyed in this part of the world. And if you are into indigenous plants, take a stroll through the local Indigenous nursery to see the beautiful plants and birds native to South Africa.
Pennington offers tranquil beaches, surrounded by coastal forests which are abundant in wild flora and fauna, as well as opportunities to surf, snorkel, wind surf, Jet Ski, Para-glide and to do some fishing. There is also the Umdoni Park and Selborne Park golf courses where one can go golfing while watching game and birds.
Activities: A diverse range of activities are available.
Businesses: A selection of Restaurants, coffee shops and pubs to choose from.
South beyond Ramsgate, the South and Hibiscus coast changes character as the highly distinctive jagged-leaf iLala Palm and more secluded “hide-away” destinations take prominence. Southbroom is the first of these, a predominantly residential-and-retirement village in beautiful, leafy surrounds right up to the lagoon and sweeping, golden bathing beach.
The local Zulu population have long referred to the promontory at Southbroom as “Ntsaba”, and when Alfred Eyles built a wattle-and-daub mission nearby he Anglicized it to “The Lookout”. When he bought the area, however, he changed the name to Southbroom, after his Southbroom Hall family home in Wiltshire. Land surveyors, pleased to find a reminder of the Old Country, retained the name when officially declaring a town on the site in 1933.
Activities: Southbroom offers activities such as, golfing, two beaches for swimming and the Frederika Nature Preserve.
Businesses: A selection of restaurants, coffee shops and pubs to choose from.
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Southbroom
South beyond Ramsgate, the South and Hibiscus coast changes character as the highly distinctive jagged-leaf iLala Palm and more secluded “hide-away” destinations take prominence. Southbroom is the first of these, a predominantly residential-and-retirement village in beautiful, leafy surrounds right up to the lagoon and sweeping, golden bathing beach.
The local Zulu population have long referred to the promontory at Southbroom as “Ntsaba”, and when Alfred Eyles built a wattle-and-daub mission nearby he Anglicized it to “The Lookout”. When he bought the area, however, he changed the name to Southbroom, after his Southbroom Hall family home in Wiltshire. Land surveyors, pleased to find a reminder of the Old Country, retained the name when officially declaring a town on the site in 1933.
Activities: Southbroom offers activities such as, golfing, two beaches for swimming and the Frederika Nature Preserve.
Businesses: A selection of restaurants, coffee shops and pubs to choose from.
Shelly Beach is a shell collector's paradise. Here, the exquisite miniature pink lady shells can be found hidden among the many varieties such as the Indo-Pacific species and those of the local, temperate coast variety. Shelly Beach is a prime launching site for deep-sea fishing, as well as dolphin- and whale-watching excursions. This long-time holiday destination also serves as base camp for scuba divers heading 7-kilometres offshore to the world-renowned Protea Banks, the ˜shark reef” playground for predominantly experienced divers..
The urge to ˜shop-till-you-drop” will be fully satisfied in Shelly Beach as it boasts the province’s largest single-level shopping complex outside of Durban, with 114 shops plus six cinemas, 11 restaurants and five banks, with a Tourist Info Centre to point you towards other indulgences close by.
The waves that peel off the point at St Michael's-on- Sea host the Hibiscus Coast’s surfing competitions, while the hamlet’s 9-hole, 18-tee course is simultaneously fun and challenging. Shelly Beach also has numerous popular diving and snorkeling sites where the most spectacular varieties of tropical fish, sharks, corals as well as mystical underwater caves can be discovered.
˜St Mikes”, as locals call it, is a route that joins to neighbouring Uvongo and the alternative ˜Saints Walk”, the first in a series of linked paths and beaches that ultimately lead all the way to Southbroom. Known collectively as the ˜Sardine Trail” - for obvious reasons during the Sardine Run but also ideal for year-round dolphin and whale watching, these walks traverse unspoiled sands, rocky coves, tidal pools and popular bathing beaches. While every turn reveals a new sea- and landscape guaranteed to startle with picturesque beauty, however not all of the Sardine Trail is a proverbial stroll in the park, as locals will attest to the difficulty of any particular section you have in mind.
Activities: A diverse range of activities are available.
Businesses: A great selection of restaurants, coffee shops and pubs to choose from.
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Shelly Beach is a shell collector's paradise. Here, the exquisite miniature pink lady shells can be found hidden among the many varieties such as the Indo-Pacific species and those of the local, temperate coast variety. Shelly Beach is a prime launching site for deep-sea fishing, as well as dolphin- and whale-watching excursions. This long-time holiday destination also serves as base camp for scuba divers heading 7-kilometres offshore to the world-renowned Protea Banks, the ˜shark reef” playground for predominantly experienced divers..
The urge to ˜shop-till-you-drop” will be fully satisfied in Shelly Beach as it boasts the province’s largest single-level shopping complex outside of Durban, with 114 shops plus six cinemas, 11 restaurants and five banks, with a Tourist Info Centre to point you towards other indulgences close by.
The waves that peel off the point at St Michael's-on- Sea host the Hibiscus Coast’s surfing competitions, while the hamlet’s 9-hole, 18-tee course is simultaneously fun and challenging. Shelly Beach also has numerous popular diving and snorkeling sites where the most spectacular varieties of tropical fish, sharks, corals as well as mystical underwater caves can be discovered.
˜St Mikes”, as locals call it, is a route that joins to neighbouring Uvongo and the alternative ˜Saints Walk”, the first in a series of linked paths and beaches that ultimately lead all the way to Southbroom. Known collectively as the ˜Sardine Trail” - for obvious reasons during the Sardine Run but also ideal for year-round dolphin and whale watching, these walks traverse unspoiled sands, rocky coves, tidal pools and popular bathing beaches. While every turn reveals a new sea- and landscape guaranteed to startle with picturesque beauty, however not all of the Sardine Trail is a proverbial stroll in the park, as locals will attest to the difficulty of any particular section you have in mind.
Activities: A diverse range of activities are available.
Businesses: A great selection of restaurants, coffee shops and pubs to choose from.
Margate is 'the holiday capital' of the South Coast. Margate, together with Ramsgate, is a vibrant and colourful area, famous for its nightlife and beaches. This area has something for everyone. This includes exciting water sport activities such as canoeing, boardsailing, boating and skiing, and scuba diving.
Activities: A diverse range of activities are available.
Businesses: A great selection of Restaurants, coffee shops and pubs to choose from.
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Margate
Margate is 'the holiday capital' of the South Coast. Margate, together with Ramsgate, is a vibrant and colourful area, famous for its nightlife and beaches. This area has something for everyone. This includes exciting water sport activities such as canoeing, boardsailing, boating and skiing, and scuba diving.
Activities: A diverse range of activities are available.
Businesses: A great selection of Restaurants, coffee shops and pubs to choose from.
The small village of Umzumbe, nestled in wild and thick dune forests. Is one hundred kilometres South of Durban and five kilometres South of Hibberdene. The village is situated south of the mouth of the Mzumbe River, from which it takes its name. Of Zulu origin, it has been explained as meaning ‘the dangerous river’, ‘the winding river’ and ‘wild bean river’.
Activities: For those who know Umzumbe beach, it is a holiday of a lifetime. A fabulous place for the family to be together and for families to return to year after year for an unbelievable experience. Umzumbe is still one of the few secluded South Coast beaches which makes it a hidden treasure for holiday makers. Lifeguards are on duty right through the year and there are shark nets that protect the main swimming beach. The sea splash/tidal pool is a great favourite with the little ones.
Businesses: A great selection of restaurants, coffee shops and pubs within a few kilometres.
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The small village of Umzumbe, nestled in wild and thick dune forests. Is one hundred kilometres South of Durban and five kilometres South of Hibberdene. The village is situated south of the mouth of the Mzumbe River, from which it takes its name. Of Zulu origin, it has been explained as meaning ‘the dangerous river’, ‘the winding river’ and ‘wild bean river’.
Activities: For those who know Umzumbe beach, it is a holiday of a lifetime. A fabulous place for the family to be together and for families to return to year after year for an unbelievable experience. Umzumbe is still one of the few secluded South Coast beaches which makes it a hidden treasure for holiday makers. Lifeguards are on duty right through the year and there are shark nets that protect the main swimming beach. The sea splash/tidal pool is a great favourite with the little ones.
Businesses: A great selection of restaurants, coffee shops and pubs within a few kilometres.
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Sun protection
The South African sun is strong with a high ultraviolet rating, so screening products with sun protection factors of 15 and over are recommended.
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Oribi Gorge abseiling, white river rafting, gorge swing.
If you are feeling adventurous, then the adrenaline activities at Oribi Gorge like abseiling, white river rafting and the gorge swing will be right down your street. It’s a short drive to the gorge but its beautifully scenic and well worth it.
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Dolphin & Whale watching
Bottlenose Dolphins are common residents off the South Coast, with pods of 30-50 dolphins patrolling up and down just beyond the breakers. They can be seen clearly from the beach on most days, sometimes surfing the waves and jumping clear from the water.
Humpback whales are seen as they migrate along our coast between May and November en-route to their feeding and breeding grounds off Mozambique and Angola. The whales travel close to shore on occasion, particularly along the lower South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal where the continental shelf is close to the land