Sitting on the southern banks of the uMbokodweni River, just 8km outside of Amanzimtoti’s CBD, is Umbogintwini – or Twini as the locals call it. Its name is a corrupted version of the Zulu word Mbokodweni meaning ‘river where round stones are collected’.
This is an idyllic seaside resort with the beautiful Illovo Beach on the banks of the Illovo River. It’s named after the ‘mlovo’ trees growing along the river banks. Despite its convenient location, Illovo is away from bustling hubs and offers a tranquil retreat.
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, …
Found along the mouth of the Umzimbaza River, between Illovo Beach and Umkomaas, is this small resort of Karridene.
This rural KZN South Coast destination is named after the Zulu word meaning ‘my father’s wife’ situated on the river of the same name. This was historically designated as a beach for black South Africans during the apartheid era when racial segregation was enforced by …
This upmarket northern suburb of Amanzimtoti falls under eThekwini Municipality and is considered the southernmost part of the South Durban Basin.
This coastal village is found just south of the Little Manzimtoti River, and is a great sighting spot for migrating whales and the annual Sardine Run. Warner Beach and the nearby St Winifred’s Beach are also renowned for the great surfing, with the popular dive …
Meaning ‘Sweetwaters’ in Zulu, this popular holiday town attracts beach lovers year-round. It has a rich history and it’s believed to have been named by the famous King Shaka during one of his campaigns. Shaka was brought a calabash of water to drink and, upon …
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 …
