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When to go
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Winter in South Africa
Winter is the perfect time to explore South Africa’s Big 5 game reserves, go hiking, and is one of the best times to visit the Northern Cape. more
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South African routes, trails, and meanders
There is a huge variety of routes, trails and meanders to be explored in South Africa, ranging from mountains and valleys to beaches and grasslands more
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Summer in South Africa
Summer is the time for adventure in South Africa, whether you’re after a beach holiday, hiking in the mountains or taking a road trip around the country. more
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Seasonal adventures in South Africa
So diverse are the adventures in South Africa that have a hard time deciding what to do. Some adventures are seasonal which will help narrow your choice. more
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Spring in South Africa
From wild flowers to southern right whales, spring in South Africa is a special time for adventure. more
Unusual safaris in South Africa
Whether you’re into frogs, ragged toothed sharks or stargazing, there’s a perfect safari experience for you in South Africa. more
Seasonal experiences in South Africa
Whether you’re visiting in summer, winter, autumn or spring, every season in South Africa has its own unique character and not-to-be missed adventures. more
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Beaches in KwaZulu-Natal
1Margate beach – South Coast
A choice destination for domestic holidaymakers, Margate is a popular bathing beach fringing a holiday town of the same name. The beach is close to restaurants and a safe pool, and lifeguards are on duty.
2Ramsgate
A nice stretch of beach combined with a warm lagoon makes this Blue Flag beach a holiday favourite with families, especially during the school holidays. Ramsgate is nestled in coastal vegetation and has a wide beach located in an estuary where pedal boats operate.
3Marina Beach
Located between San Lameer and Southbroom, Marina Beach offers a quiet Blue Flag haven on an otherwise busy coastline, and includes a tidal pool and ideal swimming conditions.
4Umzumbe
Umzumbe (Pumula) lies on the Hibiscus Coast. This is a beautiful and unspoiled beach with dense coastal vegetation extending to the sand. There is a small tidal pool and lifeguards are on duty.
5Durban’s Beaches
South Beach, North Beach and Bay of Plenty are all popular, accessible beaches. Favourite hangout spots for local surfers and swimmers, these long stretches of beach epitomise the Golden Mile for which eThekweni (Durban) is famous.
6Umhlanga Rocks
Located 15 minutes' drive up the north coast from eThekwini (Durban), Umhlanga offers up an upmarket stretch of beach known for its high-rise hotels, holidaymakers, fishermen, swimmers and surfers.
7Lucien
Lucien is a popular South Coast family beach that offers year-round safe swimming. Lifeguards are on duty throughout the year and there is an adjacent tidal pool.
8Trafalgar
Trafalgar is a quieter choice of beach located near the Mpenjati Nature Reserve. Lifeguards are on duty every day, but there are no restaurants and shops nearby.
9Umdloti Beach
About 15 minutes north of eThekweni (Durban) lies Umdloti, a popular enclosed lagoon-type swimming area with many rock pools. Laid back and relaxed, Umdloti is ideal for families, while an open section to the right is suited to surfing.
10Sodwana Bay Beach
With rock pools to one side and a sweeping bay to the other, this is the preferred destination of deep-sea fishermen, scuba divers, snorkelling fans and swimmers.