Pennington

Pennington is situated on the South Coast of KwaZulu Natal

Pennington developed with the railways arrival in early 1900, followed 15 years later by construction of a rudimentary whaling station at its northern extreme. As with many South Coast settlements, its name was derived from a land surveyor s fond memory of the Old Country and much criticised by certain historians and newspaper commentators of the day, who believed all these frontier districts should retain their traditional Zulu names.

Umdoni Park & Golf Course, Ocean View, Kelso, Sezela, Bazely Beach, Ifafa, Elysium and Mtwalume are popular resorts in the Pennington area

The tranquil seaside village, situated approximately 15 km south of Scottburgh, was originally a farm owned by the Pennington family. The town is located in one of the most beautiful woodland settings along the coast. The Pennington district comprises the pleasant villages of Ocean View, Kelso, Sezela, Bazley Beach, Ifafa Beach and Elysium.

GENERAL INFORMATION

How to get there

Durban 74 km, Johannesburg 650 km, Margate 60 km, Scottburgh 15 km

Average Rainfall – 1000 mm

Average Temperatures – Summer 19°c – 33°c; Winter 14°c – 23°c

Banks – NBS, Standard

Dams – Nkumbane

ATTRACTIONS

Braai Area - Available at a nominal fee for functions. Charcoal available

Kiddies

Arcade Games, Pool Table, Tuck Shop, Vending Machine, Playground, Skateboard Ramp

Postcards Lighthouse Tours

Tidal Pools - Pennington and Ifafa

Wine Circle

On the last Monday of the month. Join the ‘Fundis’ for wine tasting, snacks and enlightening conversation.

ACTIVITIES

Angling

Fresh water, rock and surf. The Kelso Fly Anglers Club can help fly fishermen, fresh water or rock and surf anglers. For the ski boat fishermen there are clubs and launch sites at Pennington and Sezela. Bass fishing at Mkhumbane Dam, situated in the scenic valley, braai area and picnic spot boats record size large mouth Black Bass. Deep sea fishing tours. Fishing competition during the Easter Weekend.

Bird Watching

Nkomba Bird Sanctuary, Mkamati Dam, Ifafa Lagoon Estuary, Nkumbane Dam and the Elysium Wetland.

Golf

The Natal South Coast has always been a golfer’s mecca and Pennington can more than hold it’s own in this respect. The beautifully manicured Selborne Park and exquisite Umdoni Park Links Golf Course are complemented by the Sezela Country Club.

Scuba Diving

A short trip takes you to the world renowned Aliwal Shoal off Umkomaas.

Snorkeling

Magnificent sites at Rocky Bay, Kelso, Umdoni Point, Ndasengane, Ifafa and Elysium

Windsurfing / Jet Skiing / Paragliding

An ideal venue for off shore windsurfing, jet skiing and paragliding is Bazley Beach.

Accommodation in and around Pennington