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.

Stephward Estate Orchid and Exotic Plant Nursery

Stephward Estate Orchid and Exotic Plant Nursery in Uvongo cultivates and sells orchids and exotic plants, as the name suggests. The owners run their own micropropagation laboratory and are experts on orchids and exotic plants. Book one of their tours…

Selbourne Golf Estate, Hotel & Spa

The Selborne Hotel & Spa is the original grand old lady of the KZN South Coast. Set in lush tropical gardens, Selborne is the ideal place to unwind . . . With golf on your doorstep, wonderful relaxing Spa therapies and delectable cuisine,…

Zizi’s Restaurant

Zizi’s Restaurant, at 4-star Umdlalo Lodge in Umtentweni, offers a great dining experience and is fully licenced. The menu caters for meat lovers and vegetarians and a comfortable bar becomes a great conversational space over liquid inspiration. The restaurant and…

San Lameer Country Club

The first golfing estate developed in South Africa, San Lameer is situated within a magnificent nature conservancy. The 18-hole championship course weaves though a wetland forest and is the proud host of the SA Women’s Masters and previously the SA…

Animal Farm

The animal farm at MacBanana, called Mac Farmyard, will delight the little ones. The rescue animals all have names and a tour will reveal their stories and personalities. Kids can feed the animals, ride ponies, jump on a giant trampoline…

Mpenjati Nature Reserve

Ideal for the day visitor, the Mpenjati Nature Reserve is a 66ha coastal reserve on the lower South Coast between San Lameer and Port Edward. Consisting of wetland, grasslands and dune forests, Mpenjati’s most popular activities include birding, fishing, swimming…