VISIT KZN SOUTH COAST

Known as the Paradise of the Zulu Kingdom, the KZN South Coast starts 30 minutes south of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

From Scottburgh, the 170km coastline runs to Port Edward, incorporating 58 beaches, and stretches inland to Harding.

The KZN South Coast is a favourite holiday destination for South Africans and international visitors alike who soak up its year-round sunny weather, while enjoying the warm Indian Ocean and lush hinterland.

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Your guide to all the places to see on the South Coast

Great Drives Out

Umzumbe

Umzumbe, which is near Port Shepstone, gives its name to one of the 4 local municipalities of the KZN South Coast, as well as its Blue Flag beach. Said to have been started by a band of cannibals and renegades…

Nyandezulu

Nyandezulu is a rural village only 9km inland from Shelly Beach, where you can see breathtaking scenery high above the sea, while enjoying the hospitality of the local community and discovering local arts and crafts. Stay in a guesthouse in…

KwaXolo

A range of caves at the site of KwaXolo showcases San paintings that are more than 100 000 years old, telling the story of a thriving community years before the San inhabited the desert. The KwaXolo area can be accessed…

KwaNzimakwe

The KwaNzimakwe “place of the Nzimakwe” rural village is easily accessible off the R69 Road between Mpenjati Nature Reserve and Ezinqoleni. Start exploring at the WowZulu Welcome Centre, where local arts and crafts are available and from where walks can…

EXPLORE

An adventure awaits for everyone on the KZN South Coast, whether you fancy something mild or wild. Agri tours, ocean safaris, whale and dolphin watching, game drives, mountain biking or hiking trails, scuba or shark cage diving, and so much more. Or just relax camping or caravanning, beachcombing or birdwatching. Discover not only the destination and its treasures, but your true self.

Hibiscus Mall

Hibiscus Mall, just off Marine Drive in Margate, and near the Margate Hospital, is a local shopping centre that is named after the iconic hibiscus flower. It is home to a variety of shops, but the jewel in its crown…

Beaver Creek Coffee Estate

Beaver Creek Port Edward, understands that to love coffee is to live for coffee, which is why they have dedicated three decades to perfecting their speciality coffees. Grown on the world’s most Southern coffee estate in the sea side town…

C-Bali

C-Bali is an Asian fusion restaurant, cocktail and sushi bar on St Michaels on Sea, overlooking the beach and ocean. An ideal venue to meet friends, sip some craft beers or cocktails, eat oysters or sushi and have decadent desserts.…

Riverbend Crocodile Café

At Riverbend Crocodile Farm, visit the Riverbend Crocodile Café for a wholesome farm breakfast, lazy afternoon tea or variety of crazy crocodile dishes. When you’re done, browse and shop at their excellent gallery and souvenir shop and don’t miss the…

Uvongo Flea Market

The Uvongo Flea Market is a community market run by the Margate and Uvongo Rotary Club, and has operated for more than 25 years. Every Saturday and Sunday morning from 7.30am to 1pm, visitors can browse the Uvongo Flea Market’s…

Oribi Outdoors

Oribi Outdoors offers white water rafting on the Umzimkhulu River, one of the biggest and best rafting sections in South Africa. If the great rapids are just too wet or wild for you, why not join the Adventure Trail, which…