The coastal stretch south of Durban – from Amanzimtoti to Port Edward – is the South Coast of the province of KwaZulu-Natal. The mild subtropical climate allows swimming in the warm Indian Ocean all year round. And so the beach resorts, more than forty altogether, are lined up along the South Coast, the most prominent among them being Umkomaas, Scottburgh, Hibberdene, Port Shepstone, Margate, Ramsgate, Southbroom and Port Edward.
The R102 connects the holiday resorts along the 170 kilometre long coast with each other. For fast travelling take the N3. It runs parallel through a landscape of green hills with sugarcane plantations as far as the eye can reach.
The golden sandy beaches of KwaZulu-Natal's South Coast, lined by coastal forests and subtropical vegetation, are very well maintained throughout. The water is clean and clear. Some of the beaches are renowned to be the best in South Africa and were awarded the Blue Flag Label, an international reward for excellent water quality, safety, service and ecological responsibility.
The main tourism season on the South Coast is the Christmas and Easter time, when the tourists from Pretoria and Johannesburg - Gauteng - swarm in and conquer the beaches. Then accommodation is basically not available, even not a space on one of the many campgrounds. Out of season, however, the South Coast is quiet, and one can spend relaxing days at the beach, go for a swim even in winter, catch fish, watch whales and dolphins, visit good restaurants and play golf on one of the numerous excellent courses along the South Coast.
Further travel information and accommodation: INFO Top left: Swimming in Hibberdene near Scottburgh.
Bottom left: Munster Beach in winter.
Top right: Angler near Pennington.
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