Tour Nine

PORT EDWARD | UMTAMVUNA | WILD COAST

The Southern border of the KwaZulu Natal South Coast is only the beginning of an ultimate adventure. Port Edward, the place of unexpected pleasure, is the last stop on the South Coast. It is ideally situated on the banks of the Umtamvuna River lagoon, and is surrounded by the ruggedly beautiful Umtamvuna Nature Reserve, lush banana plantations and sugar cane farms, and the rather unusual ‘red’ desert. Dozens of B&Bs, restaurants, craft shops and galleries are dotted around this fascinating little town.

Take a leisurely drive to the Old Pont on the river, or go for an energetic hike in the Umtamvuna Nature Reserve, which contains many rare plants and is home to a colony of vultures. There are 4x4 trails and mountain bike tracks, or try a leisurely boat trip up the Umtamvuna lagoon. Port Edward’s beaches provide excellent swimming, and include a popular skiboat launch. This is a famous fishing destination, both deep sea and off the rocks. Immediately across the river is the Wild Coast Casino, and the award winning Wild Coast golf course. Here the beaches stretch forever into a wild and untamed land.

The CH Mitchell Bridge is the largest steel suspension bridge in South Africa, built in 1967, it is found 7km south of Port Edward and lies across the Umtamvuna River.
Fresh water fishing is a popular past time on the South Coast with its many lagoons and rivers.

There are 2 golf courses in this area! The Golf Coast is the hidden gem of golf destinations in africa. Some of South Africa's finest golf courses are to be found on the South Coast!

NO
ESTABLISHMENT NAME CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
TOWN
901
Beaver Creek Coffee Estate Food & Beverage, Shopping, Activities B; CS; L; TG; FARM  TOURS; ARTS, CRAFTS & CURIOS; CERAMICS; FOOD AND WINE Umtamvuna
905
Emithini Artwear Shopping ACCESSORIES, JEWELLERY & CLOTHING; ARTISTS AND CRAFTERS STUDIOS; TEXTILES Umtamvuna
906
Tiago's Food & Beverage TA Port Edward, Margate & Port Shepstone
908
Clearwater Trail Centre Accommodation, Activities C; SC; BIRDWATCHING; CHILDREN'S PLAY AREA; VIEW SITES; MOUNTAIN BIKING; HIKING AND WALKING TRAILS; TOURS & TOUR OPERATOR; FARM  TOURS; INDIGENOUS GARDEN; NATURE RESERVE AND PICNIC AREA; BIKE HIRE Umtamvuna
909
Africarve Shopping FURNITURE & WOODWORK Port Edward
910
Wild Coast Sun Accommodation, Food & Beverage, Shopping, Activities H; TGCSA 3; R; B; L; D; P; PG; LM; CHILDREN'S PLAY AREA; CINEMA; GO KARTING & QUAD RIDES; HEALTH, FITNESS & BEAUTY; INDOOR FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT; ACCESSORIES, JEWELLERY & CLOTHING Wild Coast
912
Waterworld Activities WATERSPORTS; RIVER CRUISE Wild Coast
922
North Sand Bluff Lighthouse Accommodation, Food & Beverage, Shopping, Activities SC; TGCSA 3; CHILDREN'S PLAY AREA; VIEW SITES; ARTS, CRAFTS & CURIOS Port Edward
925
Umtamvuna River Lodge Accommodation, Food & Beverage, Activities BB, R; B; P; L; D; F Umtamvuna
926
Crags View Wild Care Centre Activities/Educational ANIMAL REHABILITATION Port Edward
927
Premier Hotel Edwardian Accommodation, Food & Beverage H; TGCSA 3; R; B; P; L; PG; F Port Edward
929
Douar an Arvour Accommodation BP; SC; W; TGCSA 2 Umtamvuna
930
Imvuselelo Guided Tours Activities BIRDWATCHING; TOURS & TOUR OPERATOR Umtamvuna

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Port Edward Country Club Umtamvuna Nature Reserve Tour eight - Trafalgar Wild Coast Sun - casino, hotel, golf course, restaurants and family entertainment Waterworld - river cruises, speed boat rides, water skiing, jet skis, canoes and more Umtamvuna River Lodge - Accommodation and wakeboarding Emithini Artwear - handpainted and dyed clothing and party decor Imvuselelo Guided Tours - community bird guides North Sand Bluff Lighthouse - Accommodation, restaurant, whale watching Tiago's Fast food outlet Premier Hotel Edwardian - three star hotel accommodation Douar an Arvour - self catering accommodation Africarve - handcrafted doors, signs and original crafts Beaver Creek Coffee Estate - tours, coffee shop Clearwater Trail Centre - Self catering accommodation, mountain biking and bike hire, view sites, bass fishingCrags View Wild Care Centre - rehabilitation of stricken wildlife