This popular seaside holiday resort is north of the Illovo River Mouth. It earns its unusual name from the Afrikaans word ‘winkel’ meaning ‘shop’. This dates back to 1875 when sailors set up shop on the riverbank, selling waterlogged goods from the shipwrecked schooner, Tonga, …
Located on the Mkhomazi River, for which the town is named, Umkomaas was formed in 1861 when the harbour (now disused) was built to export sugar. The estuary here was used as a nursery for whales, prompting the name uMkhomazi – place of the cow …
The lush vegetation and sea views make this an ideal holiday escape with lots of beachside cottages found here. Widenham is on the southern side of the Mkhomazi River Mouth, with the nearby Umdoni Park and TC Robertson Nature Reserve popular attractions.
One of the country’s best-kept birding secrets, this incredible route winds along the Sapphire Coast, stretching from the eziMbokodweni River in the north to the aMahlongwa River in the south, about 9km inland from the coast. This has everything from coastal birds and forest specials …
This 14-hectare nature reserve is found along the Amanzimtoti River consisting of a richly vegetated patch of riverine and coastal scarp forest. Inhabitants include more than 120 tree and shrub species which can be discovered along three self-guided trails: the Loerie, Mpiti, and Mongoose trails.
This 120-hectare nature reserve has a superb forest area that is home to some of the most interesting bird species, including Norina Trogan, Knysna Turaco, Blue Mantled Flycatcher, African Emerald Cuckoo, and African Black Duck. This coastal forest is also home to a variety of …
Visitors can enjoy an authentic stay in Umbumbulu’s Homesteads, found just 19km from the Indian Ocean.
Visit the lllovo Shree Maha Vishnu, Marleamman and Kaliamman community temples found in the heart of lower lllovo.
Set in the beautiful indigenous bush, Mnini Dam is a great spot for water sports such as bass fishing, fly fishing, boating, and canoeing. This is a perfect spot for family picnics with thatched gazebos, braai facilities and shaded spots.
What the park lacks in size, it makes up for in birdlife! There are several easy walking trails winding around a small dam through the coastal forest. It’s home to some 150 bird species, among them the Giant Kingfisher and Spurwing Goose.
