- Port Edward
Port Edward is the last/first South African town before entering the Wild Coast, so it's a little more rugged than towns a few kilometres up the road, and yet a lot more developed than anything in the Wild Coast.
- Leisure Bay
Leisure Bay is just a short drive from Port Edward, the gateway to the Wild Coast.
- Southbroom
A stunning golf course, great beach, snake park, croc park and one of the finest shoe-makers in the country..
- Trafalgar
Trafalgar’s marine reserve protects the only marine fossil beds in South Africa.
- Ramsgate KZN
This flourishing holiday resort has boating on the lagoon and river, protected sea bathing, fishing and a fine beach.
- Margate
Margate is the quintessential South Coast holiday town.
- Oribi Gorge
This spectacular gorge is one of the South Coast highlights.
- Port Shepstone
Port Shepstone has an excellent golf course, varied coastal and river mouth fishing, a tidal pool and sandy beach and is the gateway to Oribi Gorge.
- Umtentweni
A sweet little seaside town with warm surf and a quiet soul.
- Banana Beach
Banana Beach is aptly named for the profusion of wild strelitzia (banana) which are found growing locally.
- Umzumbe KZN
A quiet little South Coast town.
- Scottburgh/Park Rynie
Close to great scuba diving at Landers Reef and Aliwal Shoal, this is a good stop for underwater enthusiasts.
- Umkomaas
A small, relaxed seaside town, Umkomaas is home to the Aliwal Shoal – one of the world’s top 10 dive spots.
- Paddock
Paddock is close to Oribi Gorge
Warner Beach
Warner Beach is just south of the airport and the buzz of the city of Durban.
About Warner Beach
Warner Beach embraces the laid-back ocean-based lifestyle we all dream of. The subtropical weather, warm Indian Ocean, masses of banana palms and miles of idyllic sandy beaches make it difficult to take life too seriously.
It has easy access to scuba diving on the Aliwal Shoal - one of the world’s top ten dive sites!
Warner Beach is just south of the airport and the buzz of Durban.
Surf
Fun beach breaks. Needs a fair bit of swell. Home of the South Coast surf underground, it boasts lots of interesting high tide shorebreaks to ease the summer doldrums.
Fun beach breaks. Needs a fair bit of swell. Home of the South Coast surf underground, it boasts lots of interesting high tide shorebreaks to ease the summer doldrums.
Places to Stay
- Blue Sky Mining Backpackers
Set just outside Durban, Blue Sky Mining is interesting and an unusual place with awesome views.
- Irie Lodge
This backpackers is only 700m from the beach, with a sweet sea view.
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
This Paternoster backpackers could not get you any closer to the sea...
(Paternoster,West Coast)
This is a great choice of backpackers when staying in Stormriver.
(Stormsriver,Garden Route)
Durban Backpackers - On the Beach is on the beach and within walking distance of La Lucia Mall and a bunch of city amenities.
(Durban ,Durban)
Think of a cultural tour in Zululand and they probably offer it - or something like it.
(Eshowe,Zululand)
Daytrippers offers a wonderful way to explore the Cape peninsula and winelands by bicycle.
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)
This Backpackers is perched on a hill where hutted green hills roll down to the river mouth and to the sea - an oasis of tranquillity
(Mdumbi,Wild Coast)
This Cape Town based booking centre is the perfect place to start or end your trip around southern Africa.
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)
Take a 25-minute flight to 10,000 feet to see the Klein Karoo then jump harnessed to a pro and freefall for 35-seconds.
(Oudtshoorn,Garden Route)
Car hire around Inhambane! Cool beans.
(Inhambane and Tofo,Mozambique)
You should put AroundAboutCars on speeddial.
(Nelspruit,Mpumalanga)
