KwaZulu-Natal Coast holidays

A visit to the KwaZulu-Natal coast often follows a tour of the South Africa battlefields or a luxury family safari in Phinda Private Game Reserve. The temptation may well be to just flop with a good book and listen to the waves lapping the shore.

Then you would be missing out on South Africa’s finest diving and snorkelling, as well as the opportunity to witness endangered turtles on your doorstep. Guided forest walks and visiting local communities are also wonderful ways to get to know all the residents of this quiet corner of the country.

Closer to Durban itself, you can enjoy a stay in the city’s laid back Umhlanga district. A little less wild and easier to reach, you can explore cosmopolitan Durban itself. Or simply pull up a deck chair on the sand in the shade of Umhlanga’s iconic lighthouse.

Families with younger children may be better advised to stay closer to Durban in Umhlanga. Here you’ll find the charming and family friendly Oyster Box hotel with its dedicated kids club, cinema, and safe sandy beach.

Families with older, more active kids will revel in the freedom and sense of adventure offered further up the coast. It’s an absolute must for anyone with a love of the sea and all it has to offer.