When was the last time you visited Margate on the KZN South Coast?
Did you know it is known as the ‘Fun Capital’ of the KZN South Coast? Well we think this idyllic seaside town really has something for everyone. From outdoor experiences, through to great dining and retail offerings. Margate continues to attract attention for all the right reasons.
We’ve condensed a huge list of things to do in Margate down to the following top 5 so you can understand why we think this is a super cool destination.
Margate Pier is one of the finest fishing spots on the KZN South Coast. Anglers flock to Margate in the winter season to participate in the world-famous Sardine Run. The sardines bring with them a range of hungry fish, making this a prime spot for fisherfolk. The cooler months are also accompanied by the annual humpback whale migration. This is a spectacle that can be viewed from Margate’s Whale Deck or right from your hotel window.
Margate enjoys a subtropical climate which means, even when the winter months approach, visitors can enjoy the incredible beaches and outdoor offerings. In fact, the winter weather is particularly welcoming, with milder temperatures, sunny skies and calm seas. The town is also home to an internationally-recognised Blue Flag beach. Lucien Beach, is situated on the northern part of Margate Main Beach.
It’s not known as ‘The Golf Coast’ for nothing! Margate Country Club is one of 11 top golf courses found within the KZN South Coast. Furthermore, this particular course includes a number of interesting water features – such as the ravine which makes the 11th hole the most challenging of the round.
The glorious 28-hectare River Valley Nature Reserve consists of walking trails along the banks of the river into the riverine forest which are spectacular.Make sure to take your camera as it is also home to many interesting birds. Once in River Valley, twitchers can look out for the green-backed heron, tambourine dove, grey or purple-banded sunbird, grew waxbill and brown scrub robin.
Another fantastic cultural hinterland excursion close to Margate is the KwaXolo Caves Adventures, a mountainside hike along a cable-and-rung system to the caves adorned with ancient San artwork. This pristine range of caves, just inland of Margate, has preserved San paintings that are over 100 000 years old.
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