The South Coast Is Surrounded by Beautiful Beaches and Offers Activities for Everyone Making It a Popular Holiday Destination
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The South Coast is surrounded by beautiful beaches and offers activities for everyone making it a popular holiday destination. Here are few interesting facts, must do things and places to see when visiting the Lower South Coast:- Interesting facts about the South coast 365 days a year destination – 9 months of warm summer, 3 months of perfect winter 120 km of stunning beaches along the coast line 9 beaches are recognized as Blue flag beaches along the coastal line. There are breath taking sub-tropical gorges such as the Oribi gorge. 6 golf courses on the lower South Coast. One of the top raceway tracks - Dezzi South Coast Raceway The home of the 2 top shark diving sites in the world- Aliwal Shoal & Protea Banks. The longest zipline in Southern Africa The highest gorge swing in Africa The smallest desert in the world The longest water tubes in Southern Africa Cultural emergence with a difference About 9 nature game reserves Things to do on the South Coast. For the fisherman Are you on holiday and want to catch that lucky catch? Here are few Charters fishing boats that launch from the Shelly Beach Ski-Boat Club: Must byt 082 777 7324 Awesome Charters 082 560 8991 Are You Feeling Sporty? For the Golfers: Southbroom Golf Club Margate Country Club San Lameer Country Club 039 316 6026 039 312 0571 039 313 5414 Green Valley Golf Centre Port Shepstone Country Club Wild Coast Sun Country Club 076 717 9722 039 695 0141 039 305 2799 For the Tennis players: Uvongo Tennis Club 076 576 6109 For the Bowlers Margate Bowling Club Southbroom Bowling Club Port Shepstone Country Club 039 312 0351 083 556 5114 039 6950141 Umtentweni Bowling Club Uvongo Bowling Club 039 695 0688 039 315 1144 For the cyclists Concept Cyclery Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve 071 674 6797 072 042 9390 Time to Explore? The South Coast has many attractions for everyone to visit. Here are a few venues you can visit while you are enjoying your holiday:- Pure Venom Reptile Park:- This reptile park is the biggest in South Africa which is based inland near Shelly Beach on an old Estate farm. It is surrounded by black olives which were grown back in the 1800s. If you are a lover of all different type of reptiles or you are just curious to see them up close, visit the Pure Venom Reptile Park, where you can view indigenous species and exotic reptiles such as iguanas, crocodiles, birds, alligators and so much more. There is also a restaurant and a kiddies play area on site as well as a shop which sells various memorabilia. Address: Izotsha Road, Shelly Beach, Margate 4275 Contact Details: 082 492 8256 Hours open: Monday – Sunday 9.00am – 4.30pm Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve:- This nature reserve has so many picnic sites for the family to enjoy. There are also hiking trails to explore while enjoying the views of the forests, rivers, rapids and ravines. The high sandstone cliffs dominate this 24 km long gorge which has been naturally carved out by the Umzimkhulu river. There is so much wild life to see such as leopards, bird life, troops of baboons and small antelope to view. There is so much to do within this resort such as ziplining, paintball wars, abseiling, bird hiking, white water rafting, suspension bridge and the wild swing. So if you are in the mood for an adrenaline rush take a trip to the Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve. Contact details: 072 042 9390 Open every day Wild 5 Adventures 086 566 7424 Butterfly Farm The Ramsgate Butterfly Valley specializes in butterflies from all over South Africa. What makes this farm interesting, is that the South African butterfly species (pupae) are breed on the farm and not imported. All their butterflies are open to the public for viewing. There is a lovely garden which you walk through to enjoy all the different species and plants. On this same farm there are also other insects and animals to see such as spiders, scorpions, stick insects, tortoises and much more. There is a little tea garden and a play area for the kids to enjoy. Here is a list of things you will see:- Breeding Centre Butterfly flight dome Curious creatures Craft shop Address: 46 Fascadale Road, Ramsgate Contact details: 073 422 5357 / 072 235 3688 Email: [email protected] Hours open: Open daily from 9am – 4pm Sundays from 10am – 2pm Entrance fees: Adults – R70.00 Children – R40.00 Riverbend Crocodile farm If you are looking to learn about crocodiles, entertain the kids and family or even have a lovely meal, you should consider visiting the River Bend Crocodile Farm in Southbroom. At this croc farm you are able to view and feed these reptiles. There is also a weekly snake demonstration that happens every Sunday at 14.30. This also happens more frequently during season. If you are a lover of one of the oldest living reptiles, you should visit this croc world. Address: Old National Road, Southbroom Contact details: 039 316 6204 Email Address: [email protected] Hours open: open every day 09H00 – 16H30 Closed Christmas day Crocodile feeding time: Sundays @ 15H00 Snake demonstrations: Every Sunday @ 14H30 Admission Prices: Adults – R72.00 Scholars, students & pensioners – R58.00 Pre - school children - R38.00 Below 2 years of age – Free Mac Banana Mac Banana is a unique destination where families and friends gather to enjoy the 4 different restaurants, the famous Pancake house being one of them. There is also a farm shop which supplies a large variety of fresh and preserved foods, as well as snacks and gifts. There are over 20 adventures activities for everyone to enjoy. So if you want to entertain your kids and family for the entire day, Mac Banana is the place for you! Address: Between Palm Beach 7 Munster, Port Edward Contact Details: 039 319 1033 / 039 319 1454 Email Address: [email protected] Opening Hours: Out of season – Monday – Sunday – 8:00 – 17.00 In season – Monday – Sunday – 8.00 – 18.00 Wild Coast Sun The wild coast sun is an up market casino based in Port Edward. This casino has loads of activities for everyone! There is the gambling room for the adults, the kiddies play area, there are restaurants, swimming pool area and the best of all there is the Wild Waves Water World. The wild waves has the longest tube rides in South Africa which makes this water world so exciting. So if you are wanting have a bit of fun, make a stop at the Wild Coast Sun Address: Main Bizana Road, Bizana, Port Edward 4295 Contact details: 039 305 9111 Hours open: 24 Hours Day Spas Are you wishing to be pampered and just release all your stress on your holiday? Here are a few local Spas you can visit to make all this possible:- Camelot Spa at San Lameer This spar is a 5 star health and wellness centre spa and is known for its top quality service & quality treatments and has been awarded five PMR Golden Arrow awards. Address: Camelot Spa, Mondazur Hotel, San Lameer, South Coast Road, Southbroom Postal Address: P.O Box 2592, San Lameer, 4275 Contact: 039 313 0642 Email Address: [email protected] Website: www.camelotspasanlameer.co.za Rejuveness Day Spa The Rejuveness Day Spa is located in Uvongo. This spa offers stress relief and total relaxation and has lovely sea views and a quiet natural ambience. Address: 4570, 6 Oliver Dr. Uvongo, Margate 4270 Contact details: 072 943 5019 Email Address: [email protected] La Femme Beauty Spa La Femme Beauty Spa offers quality spa treatments to satisfy everyone and includes all types of packages such as bridal packages; lucky legs lighten up, 3 skin hero products, holiday promotions and so much more. Address: 209 Buckingham Road, Shelly Beach Contact details: 028 528 6724 Email Address: [email protected] Hours open: Closed Monday except for Holiday Seasons Tuesday – 08h00 – 17h00 Wednesdays – 08h00 – 17h00 Thursday – 08h00 – 19h00 Friday - 08h00 – 17h00 Saturday 08h00 – 16h00 Sundays closed Extended Hours / After Hours – By appointment South Coast Shooting Rangers: Simms Arms Shooting Range The Simms shooting range is based in Uvongo. They offer training and you can enter for the fun of it. They have an indoor shooting range for the public to use. There is also a gun department shop where you can purchase guns on license validation. Address: Shop No. 3 Uvongo Centre Marine Drive, Uvongo Contact details: 039 315 6390 Hours open: Monday – Friday – 8am – 5pm Saturday – 8am – 2 pm Closed Sundays Uvongo Defensive Pistol Club The Uvongo Defensive Pistol Club offers all types of obstacle courses in the outdoor shooting range area. There are professionals and well experienced members to help and train you. So if you want that adrenaline rush with speed this pistol club is for you! For the Shoppers Love shopping? Or are you just wishing for a lovely cup of coffee? The Lower South Coast has three malls to visit and enjoy. These malls have everything and more from clothing, furniture, groceries, gifts, hardware, restaurants, movies and many more. South Coast Mall Address: Izotsha Road, Shelly Beach, Margate 4265 Contact details: 039 315 7515 Shelly Centre Address: Marine Drive, Shelly Beach, Margate 4265 Contact details: 039 315 1304 Hibiscus Mall Centre Address: 19 Wartski Drive, Margate, 4285 Contact details: 039 312 0680 Vulture Viewing Hide Oribi Gorge is the destination where you can view these special birds up close. The Oribi Gorge is privileged to have a resident breeding colony of over 200 Cape Vultures.