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SOUTH AFRICA | KWAZULU-NATAL | SOUTH COAST
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Tour 1
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.

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Where to Stay

NO
ESTABLISHMENT NAME CODE GRADING
TOWN
908
Clearwater Trail Centre C; SC -
Umtamvuna
929
Douar an Arvour BP; SC; W TGCSA 2
Umtamvuna
922
North Sand Bluff Lighthouse SC TGCSA 3
Port Edward
927
Premier Hotel Edwardian H TGCSA 3
Port Edward
928
Vuna Valley Ventures BB -
Umtamvuna
910
Wild Coast Sun H TGCSA 3
Wild Coast

Where to Eat

NO
ESTABLISHMENT CODE
TOWN
901
Beaver Creek Coffee Estate B; CS; L; TG
Umtamvuna
927
Premier Hotel Edwardian R; B; P; L; PG; F
Port Edward
906
Tiago's TA
Port Edward, Margate & Port Shepstone
925
Boardalign Wake Board Camp R; B; P; L; D; F
Umtamvuna
910
Wild Coast Sun R; B; L; D; P; PG; LM
Wild Coast

What to Do?

NO
ESTABLISHMENT
TYPE
901 Beaver Creek Coffee Estate FARM  TOURS
908 Clearwater Trail Centre BIRDWATCHING CHILDRENS PLAY AREA VIEW SITES
908 Clearwater Trail Centre MOUNTAIN BIKING HIKING AND WALKING TRAILS TOURS & TOUR OPERATOR
908 Clearwater Trail Centre FARM  TOURS INDIGENOUS GARDEN NATURE RESERVE AND PICNIC AREA
908 Clearwater Trail Centre BIKE HIRE
926 Crags View Wild Care Centre ANIMAL REHABILITATION
922 North Sand Bluff Lighthouse CHILDRENS PLAY AREA VIEW SITES
928 Vuna Valley Ventures BIRDWATCHING HIKING AND WALKING TRAILS
928 Vuna Valley Ventures WATERSPORTS CANOE HIRE
912 Waterworld WATERSPORTS RIVER CRUISE
910 Wild Coast Sun CHILDRENS PLAY AREA CINEMA GO KARTING & QUAD RIDES
910 Wild Coast Sun HEALTH, FITNESS & BEAUTY INDOOR FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

Where to Shop

NO
ESTABLISHMENT
TYPE
909
Africarve
FURNITURE & WOODWORK
901
Beaver Creek Coffee Estate
ARTS, CRAFTS & CURIO'S 
CERAMICS
FOOD AND WINE
905
Emithini Artwear
ACCESSORIES, JEWELLERY & CLOTHING
ARTISTS AND CRAFTERS STUDIOS
TEXTILES
922
North Sand Bluff Lighthouse
ARTS, CRAFTS & CURIO'S 
910
Wild Coast Sun
ACCESSORIES, JEWELLERY & CLOTHING
umtamvuna fishing

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!

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.  

Tourism South Coast

South Coast Tourism

Tourism South Coast and the Southern Explorer are actively and continuously working to improve the quality of Tourism Product and the Tourist Experience on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast. Please contact either of these associations with any feedback - positive or negative - we are working for you! Please help us by sharing your experiences.

The Southern Explorer: info@southernexplorer.co.za

Toursim South Coast: info@tourismsouthcoast.co.za

BLue Flag Beaches

THERE ARE 4 ACCREDITED AND 4 PILOT BLUE FLAG BEACHES ON THE SOUTH COAST.

THE BLUE FLAG IS AN EXCLUSIVE ECO-LABEL WITH STRICT CRITERIA DEALING WITH WATER QUALITY, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND INFORMATION, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND SAFETY.

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