• 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.
  • 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.
  • Warner Beach

    Warner Beach is just south of the airport and the buzz of the city of Durban.
  • Paddock

    Paddock is close to Oribi Gorge

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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.

Port Edward is the beginning of the South Coast

Port Edward is a small coastal village with delicious beaches, scrumptiously warm water, tempting arts and crafts, curious whales and dolphins and miles of hiking and horse trails. It’s the gateway to the Transkei with its 280km of unspoilt coastline and breathtaking scenery.
The sardines run in June/July and there are some unusual places of interest such as the Red Desert, the Space Centre and the Umtamvuna Nature Reserve - a sub-tropical jungle paradise full of botanical surprises and over 259 (which is half of Natal’s bird population) bird species.
 
This small coastal village is bracketed by warm water beaches and miles of exquisite hiking and horse trails.
Numerous places of interest include the Red Desert, the Space Centre and the Umtamvuna Nature Reserve - a sub-tropical jungle full of botanical surprises and a staggering 259 bird species (which is half of Natal’s bird population).

Things to do in Port Edward

Port Edward is the gateway to the Wild Coast and its 280km of unspoilt coastline.

The sardine run in June/July has to be seen to be believed.

 

Places to Stay

What to do

  • Amadiba Adventures

    This is an amazing trip into the heart of the Wild Coast. Their office open daily from 7am to 10pm.
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