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.

Pistols Saloon

Pistols Saloon in Ramsgate is a unique Wild West-themed restaurant incorporating a Wild West Museum. The bar is no ordinary watering hole, seated at the bar you will find Huckleberry the donkey, drinking his favourite American soda, Coca-Cola. No swearing…

Southbroom Country Club

Appealing to discerning golfers, Southbroom Country Club is a classic and scenic golf course. Play elegant surroundings with coastal wind providing the challenge. Host to men’s, ladies and mixed amateur tournaments, Southbroom is popular all year round.

Port Edward Country Club

Port Edward Country Club boasts a sea view from every tee box, of which there are 18 on the 9-hole course. This undulating course is an enduring challenge and the 19th is famous. Negotiate the wind and the water and…

Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve

Situated some 25km inland from Port Shepstone, the Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve is a protected area with great biodiversity, eco-active and adventure activities and spectacular scenery that attracts photographers and nature lovers from around the world. Formed over millions of…

Senzi’s on Faya

Senzi’s on Faya is a trendy new shisa nyama close to the beach in Margate, where you can choose your meat and have them braai it for you or braai it yourself. A great social outing, the restaurant also has…

Blue Flag Beaches: Trafalgar Beach

Trafalgar Beach, a Blue Flag beach, has a tidal pool and it’s ideal for picnics, sunbathing, fishing, kite flying and swimming. Nearby you can check out Trafalgar Marine Protected Area; Selsdon Park Estate Beach Horse Rides; Nakai Homestay; Mpenjati Nature…