“Taking a stroll on the beautiful Zinkwazi beaches at sunrise or sunset was always a highlight of my day”
– Mark Campbell
Plenty room to play!
In addition to the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, Zinkwazi also boasts a unique lagoon. Separated from the sea by an impressive sandbank are 7 kilometers of flat water, ideal for boating. Being calm and shallow it also offers a safe alternative for children. It is a natural ecosystem, unpolluted and without any health hazards. For its healthy functioning it depends on regular interaction with the sea, which happens a few times of the year, when heavy rains cause the sandbank to burst and the water level drops drastically, making it too shallow for power boats.
Get into the air!
Not scared of a little height? The KZN North Coast of South Africa is a magnificent stretch, where sandy beaches and the Indian Ocean put on an extraordinary show. All of this scenic loveliness can be experienced by soaring over it in the absolute freedom of a microlight. The airfield is a short drive away in Salt Rock.
See the wild!
The Amatikulu Reserve is situated on the coast between the Tugela and Amatikulu Rivers. It is one of the few places in Southern Africa where wildlife can be seen grazing on forested dunes overlooking the sea.
Explore the reserve in a canoe, 4X4 vehicle or on foot. The coastal forest grasslands and rivers attract numerous birds, including the rare African fin foot. Keen birders can hire trained bird guides from the local community. Giraffe, zebra, waterbuck and smaller antelope are frequently seen. The beach offers good surf angling.
Canoes are available for hire at R50 per day. An entrance fee is payable at the gates, open from 07:00 to 17:00.
Drive: 5km
Magnificent golf courses
- Darnall Country Club – 8km – 9 hole course – Local village green only for the very fit)
- Princes Grant Estate – 16km – World class ‘Links’ course within half an hours drive
- Mtunzini Country Club – Prawn Farm
- Umhlali Country Club – Zebra hazards
- Simbithi Estate – Waterbird Slalom
- Port Zimbali Estate – Celebrity Playground
Within an hours reach are Eshowe, Empangeni, Richards Bay and Durban . For something different why not try the various 9 hole courses for an interesting local flavour at Mandini, Amatikulu or Stanger.