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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DESTINATIONS

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.

KwaXolo

Aliwal Shoal

Divers, including Jacques Cousteau, have celebrated Aliwal Shoal for as long as diving has been around. The site, about 5km off shore from Scottburgh, is where the sailing vessel Aliwal nearly wrecked due to a huge rock on a shoal…

MacBanana

Kids of all ages can have as much adventure as adults at MacBanana lifestyle and Adventure Park. At Zip Rope Adventure Park adults and adventurers in the making can experience 3 zipline courses through the banana plantation including obstacles. This…

Clearwater Trail Centre

The Clearwater Trail Centre in Port Edward offers a variety of eco-adventure pursuits. It is probably most known for its mountain bike trail network consisting of single-track and jeep track suiting all ages and abilities. Bikes and helmets can be…

Harding Country Club

Situated 45km inland from Port Shepstone is Harding Country Club, a Causal Country getaway for golfers. Relax playing 18 holes on this 9-hole course, with 6 water hazards to contend with and super friendly local folk.

Blue Flag Beaches: Southport Beach

Southport Beach is a Blue Flag Beach that is easy to get to and features a shop/restaurant, showers and a tidal pool. Ideal for sundowners, picnics and swimming and why not visit Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve; Lake Eland Game Reserve;…