PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Attention
11 February 2025

Celebrate the month of love with these epic KZN South Coast outdoor adventures

It’s time to try something different this February by celebrating the great outdoors with that special someone. This Valentine’s Day, reconnect with that significant other by reconnecting with nature on the scenic KZN South Coast – where memorable hikes, sunset swims, and deep-sea diving await!

“It’s time to break the mould this February by showing you care for that special someone with something different!” commented Dr Vusumuzi Sibiya, CEO of South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise (SCTIE). “Now’s the time to celebrate your love for each other – and your love for nature – with a completely unique outdoor adventure on the KZN South Coast – where unlimited adventure meets romance!”

Ride or drive in nature

For couples wanting a luxurious connection with nature (without too much physical exertion!) there’s the option of a game drive through Lake Eland Game Reserve in Oribi Gorge. This African gem is also home to the thrilling 80m suspension bridge, zipline tour, and great hiking and biking routes.

Venue: Lake Eland Game Reserve, Oribi Gorge
Contact: reservations@lakeeland.co.za

There’s nothing like a romantic horseback ride along the beach to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Couples can head to Trafalgar Beach, one of the KZN South Coast’s many Blue Flag beaches (boasting the highest number in KZN!) where Selsdon Park Estate offers horseback excursions. These traverse the beaches before heading into farmlands and coastal forests.

Venue: Selsdon Park Estate, Trafalgar
Contact: selsdonpark@icloud.com

Dive into an ocean adventure

The KZN South Coast is home to three Marine Protected Areas, two of which – Aliwal Shoal and Protea Banks – are considered some of the world’s best dive sites. At Aliwal Shoal, visitors can also get an up-close experience with apex predators of the sea with an epic shark cage diving experience. This safe yet thrilling adventure is run by expert dive operators, Shark Cage Diving _ KZN

Venue: Shark Cage Diving _ KZN, Scottburgh
Contact: johnmiller@sharkcagedivingkzn.com

Whether it’s a day out fishing, or a romantic boat ride out to view the whales, dolphins, and other marine life, an ocean safari is a great way to spend this Valentine’s! On the KZN South Coast, Offshore Adventures is ready to take visitors out on this truly unique adventure.

Venue: Offshore Adventures, Margate
Contact: info@offshore-adventures.com

Rural adventures

For those looking for something completely different, NPS Adventures on the KZN South Coast has the best outdoor adventure activities to try. The team caters for overnight camping under the stars at their campsite with authentic African cuisine. Then there are great hiking trails to try, quad biking tours, and paintball.

Venue: NPS Adventures, Umzumbe
Contact: info@npsadventures.co.za

Take a hike with the one you love

With an abundance of nature reserves, and some of the best birdwatching in the region, the KZN South Coast is the ultimate hiker’s paradise – and the perfect setting for some romantic reconnection! Committed to developing rural tourism, SCTIE also supports various hinterland hikes that combine the natural beauty of the KZN South Coast with its rich, cultural heritage.

Clear Water Trails (Port Edward)
Contact: info@beavercreek.co.za

Beaver Creek Trails (Port Edward)
Contact: info@beavercreek.co.za

Lake Eland Game Reserve (Oribi Gorge)
Contact: reservations@lakeeland.co.za

Ingeli Forest Trail (Harding)
Contact: ingelires@anewhotels.co.za

Hoopoe Falls Hiking Trail (Oribi Gorge)
Contact: bookings@kznwildlife.com

Mziki Hiking Trail (Oribi Gorge)
Contact: bookings@kznwildlife.com

Umzumbe River Trail (Umzumbe)
Contact: maxwell@sctie.co.za

Umdoni Park Hiking Trail (Scottburgh)
Contact: rynardt@umdonipark.com

Weza Hiking Trail (Harding)
Contact: Thabi@sctie.co.za

River Valley Nature Reserve (Margate)
Contact: info@rivervalleynaturereseve.co.za

Celebrate love this February on the KZN South Coast where ocean sunrises and hinterland adventures await! Find out more by visiting the KZN South Coast website; following South Coast Tourism on Facebook; South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise on YouTube; @infosouthcoast on Twitter or Instagram; and South Coast Tourism & Investment Enterprise on LinkedIn. And click here to check out previous SCTIE press releases. Watch why KZN South Coast is a top tourism destination here.

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Lake Eland Game Reserve (Oribi Gorge).

Selsdon Park Estate (Trafalgar).

Shark Cage Diving KZN (Scottburgh).

NPS Adventures (Umzumbe).

Clear Water Trails (Port Edward).

Beaver Creek Trails (Port Edward).

Ingeli Forest Trail (Harding).

Hoopoe Falls Hiking Trail (Oribi Gorge).

Mziki Hiking Trail (Oribi Gorge).

Umzumbe River Trail (Umzumbe).

Umdoni Park Hiking Trail (Scottburgh).

Weza Hiking Trail (Harding).

River Valley Nature Reserve (Margate).

Wild5 Gorge Swing.

Lake Eland Game Reserve Trail.

 

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 several 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 birds and wildlife, and it holds the title of ‘smallest desert on earth’, The Red Desert in Port Edward. The KZN South Coast is a fast-emerging MICE destination which has played host to several high-profile events including The Bike Fest, The Conservation Symposium, The Ocean Festival, Uvukile Gospel Festival, Ugu Jazz, Ugu International Film Festival, and the South Coast Fever MTB & Trail Run Series.

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South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise (SCTIE)

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