PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Attention
10 March 2025

Don’t miss out on any of the KZN South Coast’s Easter getaway specials and events!

Now’s the time to head to the KZN South Coast for the ultimate Easter getaway. There are great Easter events to enjoy – including the free Easter Extravaganza for beachgoers – with local tourism establishments offering a range of specials and discounts to make this an affordable holiday for all.

“Our year-round subtropical climate and fantastic Blue Flag beaches make the KZN South Coast the best Easter holiday destination,” commented. Dr Vusumuzi Sibiya, CEO of South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise (SCTIE). “There are also significant specials, savings, and discounts on offer to ensure you get the most value for your money on the KZN South Coast.”

He said the annual Easter Extravaganza, which includes fun activities at select KZN South Coast beaches, ensures everyone is kept entertained, with some great prize giveaways to be won: “We encourage holidaymakers to book early for the greatest family-friendly holiday adventure. Now’s the time to visit the KZN South Coast!

Events on the KZN South Coast

Easter Extravaganza 2025

Where: Wild Waves Water Park (Wild Coast Sun) | Ramsgate Main Beach | Margate/Lucien Main Beach | St Michael’s Main Beach | Uvongo Main Beach

When: 29 March to 28 April 2025

Contact: michael@one-way.co.za

Families can look forward to a host of fun beachside games and activities with no access restrictions, free participation for all, and some great sponsored prizes. Some of the fun to be had includes beach volleyball, beach soccer, beach touch rugby, hula hoops, musical freeze, musical chairs, sandcastle building, treasure hunts, balloon blow ups, cone diving competitions, and more!

To view the full Easter Extravaganza programme, visit www.visitkznsouthcoast.co.za. Note this programme may be altered as its weather permitting.

The Game Fish Classic Competition

Where: Shelly Beach Skiboat Club

When: 21 to 23 March 2025

Cost: R300 per person | Spit Braai Tickets R100 per person

Contact: shellyp@venturenet.co.za

Prize Money: 1st Place R20 000 | 2nd Place R10 000 | 3rd Place R5 000 | Top Lady R10 000 |Top Junior R5 000

Compete in this epic Game Fish Classic which includes a spit braai and live entertainment. Briefing is on 20 March at 5.30pm, and the launch is from Umkomaas to Port Edward. Prizegiving is on 23 March at 4.30pm. One prize per angler.

Jackie Louw at Pistol’s Saloon Fundraiser

Where: Pistol’s Saloon, Margate

When: Saturday, 29 March from 7pm

Cost: R200 per person

Contact: 073 975 6536

Catch musician Jackie Louw for a night of great entertainment, with proceeds from the event donated to Kokstad Hospice.

Sweetdale Night Market

Where: Serenity Hills

When: Last Friday of the month

Time: 6pm to 10pm

Details: Enjoy a relaxed evening with great music, awesome craft and food stalls, a special vibe, and more. Bring your friends and family (there are kids’ activities) and pets!

The Lions Night Market

Where: Port Shepstone Country Club

When: First Friday of the month

Time: 5pm to 9pm

Details: Enjoy local crafts, food, drink, and live musicians with a secure and magical ambience.

Rotary’s Uvongo Flea Market

Where: Uvongo Opposite Douglas Mitchell Sports Grounds

When: Every Saturday and Sunday Morning

Time: Saturday 8.30am to 1pm | Sunday 9am to 2pm

Details: Delicious food, clothing, arts & crafts, plants, music, jumping castle, and licenced pub.

Specials on the KZN South Coast

Kingfisher Lakeside Retreat Breakfast Special

Where: Trafalgar

When: 2 to 20 March 2025

Enjoy a free breakfast special when staying in one of four self-catering tented accommodation in this beautiful coastal destination. Enjoy a free cooked breakfast with tea or coffee when glamping at Kingfisher Lakeside Retreat.

Dezela Guesthouse Room Special

Where: Mtwalume

When: March 2025

Contact: 039 205 0176 | WhatsApp 065 856 4122

Enjoy a discounted room rate at Dezela Guesthouse for just R350 per room per night.

Green Chilli Fine Dining Specials

Where: Shelly Beach

Contact: 083 256 3506

Monday: Mutton curry for R100 | Tuesday: Tikka Chicken breast for R80 | Wednesday: Chicken Chow Mein for R110 | Thursday: 1/3 Mutton bunny for R100 | Friday: Chicken Breyani and cooldrink for R100 | Saturday: Full Tikka chicken with chips, salad, sauce, two naans and 2l cooldrink for R240.

Bee Asured All-men Fishing Tours

Contact: 076 467 7667 | www.beeasuredtour.com

Escape to the great outdoors on an expert-led fishing tour for beginners and seasoned fishermen alike. This 7-day, 6-night fishing trip includes accommodation, 3 meals, transport, tour guide, cleaning, and gilly.

Shark Cage Diving KZN Summer Special

Contact: 082 670 6950 (WhatsApp) | www.sharkcagedivingkzn.com

Cost: Shark cage diving 1 300 per person | Snorkelling with sharks R1 500 per person

This summer special includes free underwater photos and a DVD of the dive.

The Estuary March Madness Special

Where: Port Edward

When: 1 to 20 March 2025

Cost: Bed n Breakfast for R1 395 per night | Kids 12+ add R450 per person | Kids U12 add R350 per person

*Please note: Event details are subject to change. For booking purposes, please contact the event organisers directly.

Book your Easter Getaway on the KZN South Coast! Find out more by visiting the KZN South Coast website www.visitkznsouthcoast.co.za; 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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Fun beachside games and activities.

Ramsgate Beach, one of the seven Blue Flag beaches found on the KZN South Coast.

The Easter Extravaganza is set to take place on the KZN South Coast.

Uvongo Beach.

Sweetdale Night Market at Serenity Hills.

The Game Fish Classic Competition.

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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