PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Attention
06 February 2024

Experience the extraordinary this Valentine’s Day on the KZN South Coast

It’s the month of love and there’s no better romantic breakaway than the KZN South Coast. Whether it’s an intimate meal at a top restaurant, or a thrilling undersea adventure, there are a range of Valentine’s outings to be had in the Paradise of the Zulu Kingdom.

“With this being a leap year, we’re encouraging visitors to take a leap and do something a bit different for Valentine’s,” commented Deborah Ludick Manager of Finance & CS of South Coast Tourism & Investment Enterprise (SCTIE). “On the KZN South Coast, we have everything from the traditional romantic venues to once-in-a-lifetime adventures for thrill seekers – and many of our local establishments are offering great Valentine’s specials that shouldn’t be missed!”

 

Valentine’s Day on the KZN South Coast

1.       Valentine’s Weekend Getaway

Kingfisher Lakeside Retreat is offering an extended Valentine’s special on the weekends before and after Valentine’s Day. Book one of these weekends and receive a free bottle of champagne or wine on ice, and a delicious cooked breakfast for two on Saturday morning.

Location: Kingfisher Lakeside Retreat, Trafalgar
Dates: 9 and 10 February or 16 and 17 February
Cost: R3 800 per couple for two-night stay, self-catering
Contact: For bookings contact Malissa Barnard on 074 170 4242 or email kingfisherlakeside@gmail.com

 

2.       Dive with the Sharks

Shark Cage Diving KZN is offering a Valentine’s Day special for those wanting a truly unique experience this year! The shark cage dive or snorkelling with sharks comes with free underwater photos and a DVD of the dive included in the price.

Location: Shark Cage Diving KZN, Rocky Bay
Dates: 14 February
Cost: Shark cage dive for R1300 pp or snorkelling with sharks for R1500 pp
Contact: Book via WhatsApp: 0826706950

 

3.       Romantic Meal

The award-winning Packshed Restaurant is preparing a delicious 4-course Valentine’s Day meal which includes a free drink and sweet Valentine’s gift to take home. Enjoy some live music, fantastic food, and great company.

Location: The Packshed Restaurant, Serenity Hills
Dates: 14 February
Cost: R565 per person
Contact: info@thepackshed.co.za or call 078 812 7272 or www.thepackshed.co.za

 

4.       Zipline Adventure

Lake Eland Game Reserve is offering a special on its zipline adventure for Valentine’s weekend. This is a 14-zipline tour, the longest zipline in Africa extending across 4.5km with incredible views.

Location: Lake Eland Game Reserve, Oribi Gorge
Dates: 16 and 17 February
Cost: R800 per couple
Contact: www.lakeeland.co.za or res4@lakeeland.co.za

 

5.       Romantic Game Drive

Experience Africa at its finest with a romantic game drive at Lake Eland Game Reserve. This guided game drive, where guests can see a range of antelope, zebra, giraffe, and more, also includes a private picnic and snacks.

Location: Lake Eland Game Reserve, Oribi Gorge
Dates: 14 to 17 February from 4pm to 6.30pm
Cost: R800 per couple
Contact: www.lakeeland.co.za or res4@lakeeland.co.za

 

6.       Relaxing Spa Experience

There’s nothing more luxurious than a spa treatment in the African bush! The Spa at Lake Eland Game Reserve is offering a romantic couple’s 45-minute back and neck massage, followed by a delicious two-course lunch with champagne.

Location: Lake Eland Game Reserve, Oribi Gorge
Dates: 14 to 17 February
Cost: R1200 per couple
Contact: www.lakeeland.co.za or res4@lakeeland.co.za

 

7.       Valentine’s Buffet Lunch

Premier Resort Cutty Sark is hosting an unmissable Valentine’s Day Lunch Buffet arranged by its renowned culinary team. The three-course buffet includes a welcome drink on arrival with soups, salads, and starters followed by a delectable hot meal selection, and finishing with a decadent dessert option. Bookings are essential.

Location: Premier Resort Cutty Sark, Scottburgh
Dates: 18 February from 12.30pm to 2pm
Cost: R350 pp
Contact: 039 976 1230 or res.cuttysark@premierhotels.co.za

 

Find out more about these and other Valentine’s Day offers on the KZN South Coast by following South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise – SCTIE page 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. Follow the hashtags #uncover #uncoverkznsouthcoast #uncoveradventure #kznsouthcoast

 

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Kingfisher Lakeside Retreat.

Shark Cage Diving KZN.

The Packshed Restaurant, Serenity Hills.

Zipline adventure at Lake Eland Game Reserve.

Game drive at Lake Eland Game Reserve.

Premier Resort Cutty Sark.

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 bird 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 also plays host to several high-profile events including The Bike Fest, Uvukile Gospel Festival, Ugu Jazz, Ugu 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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