Hibiscus Coast

KwaZulu Natal’s Hibiscus and South Coast languish in sub-tropical splendour, offering a year-round escape to those in search of sun and sea. The villages and towns dotted along this scenic coastline is the stuff of holiday dreams; Margate, Port Shepstone, Port Edward - this is where tourist hordes head during the summer months.

©Roger de la Harpe
Margate beachfront on the Hibiscus South Coast, KwaZulu-Natal.

They also come to experience the annual sardine run, play golf, watch whales and dolphins, wander upon the golden beaches or along blue lagoons, and maybe to dive with sharks. Inland destinations include the sub-tropical forests of Oribi Gorge as well as a stunning selection of mountain biking trails crisscrossing the region (Clearwater Trails near Port Edward is a single-track paradise)! One thing is for sure – a trip onto the South Coast will let you experience the full gamut, from Berg and Bush to Ocean.

Hibiscus South Coast

The Hibiscus South Coast stretches between Umkomaas and the Wild Coast and is a popular South African holiday destination. The Oribi Gorge N...more