Amanzimtoti

Amanzimtoti with its superb white beaches & safe swimmin

Amanzimtoti offers you superb white sandy beaches, safe swimming facilities, beautiful picnic spots, unsurpassed fishing grounds (shore, rock and deep sea), under-water wonderland, top class sporting facilities, diverse fauna and flora, tranquil natural beauty, affordable and luxury accommodation, colourful cultural heritage, places of interest, wide choice of shopping facilities, gourmet restaurants, family entertainment and exciting nightlife.

Amanzimtoti is linked by road and rail to all major centres, it makes the perfect destination for the traveller - whether it be for a fun-filled holiday or a business trip where you can relax away from the stresses of the big city. Amanzimtoti offers something for everyone

Amanzimtoti is renowned for fishing and watersports such as surfing, paddle-skiing and windsurfing. Anglers will find a wealth of shore and rock angling. Ski boat trips can be arranged through Amanzimtoti Area Tourism. From June to August the very popular annual Sardine Run takes place - great excitement in scooping up these little fish as they beach, or just watching the amazing bird life that dip and dive after the catch. The famous Aliwal Shoal, a short distance south, provides an exceptional diving paradise.

‘Sweet Waters’

Amanzimtoti, situated south of Durban, features excellent holiday accommodation and facilities, making it one of the most popular holiday destinations on the South Coast. The resort town offers a variety of attractions, including a 7 km stretch of beach, a waterworld with supertube, tidal pool, excellent bird watching at a bird sanctuary, rowing boats and canoes on the lagoon and a selection of eating places, ranging from fine restaurants and steakhouses to take away outlets.

General Information

How to get there

Durban International Airport 12 km, Durban 20 km, Harrismith 330 km, Johannesburg 610 km, Pietermaritzburg 100 km,

Average Temperatures – Summer 16°c – 17°c; Winter 11°c – 16°c

Banks – Absa, Fnb (ATM), Standard (ATM)

Historical View

Dick King House & Grave

The house where Dick King lived. The building today houses the Isipingo Municipality

Shaka’s Rock

It is said that this is the rock that Shaka sat on while he drank from the river and declared that the water was sweet. Hence the same of Amanzimtoti – sweet water. The rock can be found in Illanda Wilds.

NATURE

Amanzimtoti Bird Sanctuary

A captivating self guided trail (30 min) winds through the forest. There are three hides from which to see many of the more than 150 species of bird which visit the large expanse of open water in the sanctuary. The charming tea garden overlooks the lake where a variety of aquatic birds can be seen.

Illanda Wilds

The Illanda Wilds area has three self guided trails winding through riverine forest and thornveld. There are steep cliffs where the river has cut through dwyka tillite, as well as many coastal forest trees and fine specimens of the Natal Elm (Celtis mild braedii). Abundant bird and animal life.

Umbogavango Nature Reserve

Situated to the north of Amanzimtoti, the reserve offers excellent bird watching.

ATTRACTIONS

Funland

An entertainment centre offering fun and games for the whole family – dodgem cars, video games, pool tables and a ten pin bowling alley.

Ice Skating

Ice World is sol Harris Crescent, Ocean City Complex

Illovo Nursery

Illovo Beach. Elizabeth Avenue. Browse through lush tropical gardens and pottery selection while the children enjoy the playground or watch the parrots and rabbits. The Terrance Tea Garden offers a variety of lovely light meals.

Inyoni Rocks Beach

Offers a supertube right on the beachfront, as well as picnic and braai facilities and a putt putt course. This is a bathing beach with sea water rock pools.

Japanese Gardens

Surrounding a miniature lake, these tranquil gardens are ideal for an early morning walk. Fleamarket held every first Sunday of the month.

Model Aircraft Flying

Every Saturday and Sunday at Umhlanga Model Flyers Club, behind Sharks Board is Umhlanga Rocks Drive.

Model Car Racing

On or off road electric and fuel powered cars. Albert Park, Durban and Banana Country Raceway, Douglas Mitchell Sports Ground Uvongo

Pipeline Beach

Bathing beach with freshwater pool, as well as picnic and braai facilities

Rogies Park

Offering swings and slides for the children

Umnini Craft Village

ACTIVITIES

Amanzimtoti Shongololo Crawl

The Shongololo Crawl Art & Crafts, Trips & Trails Route. Information and map available from the Tourist Information Centre.

Boat Rides & Charters – Durban

Pleasure cruises in the bay and offshore, as well as deepsea fishing with various companies. Boat rides on Saturday and Sundays from 15:00 – 17:00 at Model Yacht Pond, Blue Lagoon. The Sharks Board offers boat tours out of Point Yacht Club slipway every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 06:15.

Clay Target Shooting - Durban

Durban Gun Club meets every 2^nd & 4^th Sunday from 09:00 – 13:00

Cycling – Durban

Training and fun rides from various centres

Mountain Biking – Durban

Social rides take place on the last Wednesday of every month. Meet at 09:00 at Durban Surf Lifesaving Club for a safe, social ride around Durban. At Umhlanga and Oribi Gorge.

Night Surfing – Durban

Kwazulu Natal Night Surfing Development series every Tuesday from 18:30 at North beach in front of Joe’s.

Oasis Boathouse

Enjoy the tranquility of the river from a pedal or rowing boat.

Paintball – Durban

Indoor and outdoor sites at Paintball Arena – city centre and Point Rd. Speedball and brush paintball at Westville Paintball. Both sites have semi automatic and pump paintball markers.

Accommodation in and around Amanzimtoti