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28 September 2021

KZN South Coast offers dog-lovers the ‘pawfect’ holiday destination with pet-friendly accommodation

The warm holiday season has arrived and many families are looking to em-‘bark’ on the ideal holiday destination – one that welcomes the whole family! When visitors #GoSouth, there’s no need to worry about pet-sitters as there are plenty of pet-friendly venues happy to accommodate the four-legged friends as well.

“Alongside those looking for family-friendly accommodation, there’s an emerging trend of digital nomads and people going on work-cations that don’t want to leave their pets behind,” explained Phelisa Mangcu, CEO of Ugu South Coast Tourism (USCT). “Fortunately, the KZN South Coast has a wide selection of venues that welcome pets, with many outdoor spaces for walks and exploration. With no need to find pet sitters and constant worrying about how the pets are doing, it takes all the hassle out of travelling and keeps everyone happy!”

KZN South Coast’s pet-friendly accommodation

Ironwood Lodge
Area: Pennington
Type: Bed & Breakfast / Self-catering
Description: The relaxed atmosphere at Ironwood is created through warm hospitality, the spacious and well-equipped accommodation, and the tranquil indigenous garden. All nine units are sea-facing with easy beach access and a pool on-site.

Lalanathi Caravan & Camping Park
Area: Melville
Type: Self-catering
Description: There are 45, well-spaced sites with level grass and shade offering individual privacy. They’re all electrified with water close by in a fully-fenced, secure area. There are clean ablution and scullery facilities with plenty of hot water.

The Beach House
Area: Southport
Type: Self-catering
Description: The Beach House sleeps a maximum of eight adults in four tastefully decorated bedrooms, all with magnificent sea views. It’s located just 4kms from the Port Shepstone Country Club and Golf Course.

Riverbend Chalets
Area: Umtentweni
Type: Self-catering
Description: There are three delightful and spacious wooden houses as well as the option of a two-bedroom cottage. All the self-catering units are free-standing.

Happy Holiday Homes
Area: Shelly Beach
Type: Holiday letting
Description: Kinsey Drive 7 is a 12-sleeper self-catering holiday home on Oslo Beach consisting of the house, a cottage, garden and pool. It’s located just 4kms from Shelly Beach and 8kms from Port Shepstone.

Shelly Caravan Park
Area: Shelly Beach
Type: Self-catering
Description: Shelly Caravan Park is a peaceful campsite in the countryside, just five minutes away from the ocean. There are 36 campsites on a flat, grassed area, all with braai facilities and plug points. There are clean ablution facilities with 10 showers and two baths.

Oasis Caravan Park & Chalets
Area: Uvongo
Type: Self-catering
Description: The holiday resort is situated within 600m of a gorgeous beach which is famous for its 23m high waterfall and gorgeous lagoon. There are excellent leisure facilities and the venue is situated under shady trees, secluded from public view.

Van Heerden Letting
Area: Uvongo
Type: Holiday letting
Description: Van Heerden Letting are self-catering holiday accommodation agents with great venues in Shelly Beach, St Michael’s on Sea, Uvongo, Manaba, Margate and Ramsgate.

Dumela Holiday Flats
Area: Margate
Type: Self-catering
Description: This is one of the best family resorts in the area with great facilities including a beautiful area overlooking the beach, a family-friendly swimming pool, thatched pub and braais.

Coral Tree Colony B&B
Area: Southbroom
Type: Bed & Breakfast / Guesthouse
Description: There are six luxury en-suite bedrooms with private verandas overlooking the pool and stunning views of Southbroom’s legendary golf course and distant ocean breakers.

The Merry Crab Beach Lodge
Area: Munster and Glenmore
Type: Bed & Breakfast
Description: The Merry Crab is the ideal getaway for couples, families or groups, accommodating up to 28 comfortably (or up to 40 if children are included!). This is a great venue for small weddings, special birthdays, anniversaries and other occasions.

Ashton Manor Guest House
Area: Port Edward
Type: Bed & Breakfast / Self-catering
Description: This lovely face brick home consists of the main house which has five bedrooms, one en-suite which leads onto the balcony. There’s a large swimming pool in a lovely garden and a built-in braai.

#AdventureAwaits on the beautiful KZN South Coast where everyone is welcome! To find out more about these and other accommodation options on the KZN South Coast, download the free ‘Explore KZN South Coast’ app from Google Play and Apple stores, or visit www.visitkznsouthcoast.co.za. Alternatively, visit the ‘South Coast Tourism’ Facebook page, or follow @infosouthcoast on Twitter.

USCT has encouraged all tourism establishments to adhere to the strict Covid-19 health and safety protocols. USCT has also been communicating up-to-date Covid-19 information with all tourism establishments via the website’s dedicated Covid-19 portal, as well as the many social media platforms.

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(Images: Supplied by USCT)

Ironwood lodge

Lalanathi Caravan & Camping Park

The Beach House

Happy Holiday Homes

Riverbend Chalets

Shelly Caravan Park

Van Heerden Letting

Dumela Holiday Flat

Coral Tree Colony B&B

The Merry Crab Beach Lodge

Ashton Manor Guest House

About Ugu South Coast Tourism
Ugu South Coast Tourism (USCT) is the official destination management organisation of the Ugu District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa. The Ugu District comprises four local municipalities that include Umdoni, Umzumbe, Umuziwabantu and Ray Nkonyeni. USCT’s mandate is to grow tourism within the KZN South Coast. This involves implementing marketing and development initiatives that are aimed at showcasing the diverse offerings and experiences of the South Coast as tourist destination. A board of directors oversees USCT, headed by CEO, Phelisa Mangcu.

About KZN South Coast
Known as the ‘Paradise of the Zulu Kingdom’, the KZN 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’, The Red Desert in Port Edward. The KZN South Coast is a fast-emerging MICE destination which also plays host to a number of high-profile events including the The Bike Fest, Uvukile Gospel Festival, Ugu Jazz, Ugu Film Festival and the South Coast Fever MTB & Trail Run Series.

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Ugu South Coast Tourism (USCT)

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