This is a great opportunity for visitors to enjoy sightings of the incredible marine life that accompanies the annual Sardine Run, from the birds diving overhead to the leaping spinner sharks and devil rays, breaching humpback whales, and frolicking dolphins – the ocean comes alive! We look forward to welcoming many adventurers on this new outdoor experience.”įor those who want to experience the Beach-to-Beach Adventure Hike, the 38km journey starts at Port Edward Beach with the Sao Joao Portuguese Monument that commemorates those who died in the Sao Joao Shipwreck back in 1552. “It’s a wonderful culmination of our outdoor adventure, Blue Flag beaches, nature and historical sites that make the KZN South Coast such an attractive tourism offering. “We’re continuing to find ways for visitors to uncover the incredible natural assets found along the Paradise of the Zulu Kingdom, and the launch of the Beach-to-Beach Adventure Hike is one such example,” commented Phelisa Mangcu, CEO of SCTIE. Launched recently by South Coast Tourism & Investment Enterprise (SCTIE), the Beach-to-Beach Adventure Hike also coincides with the annual Sardine Run and humpback whale migration. Uncover the rich heritage, natural beauty, abundant marine life and iconic birdlife of the KZN South Coast with the new 38km Beach-to-Beach Adventure Hike extending from Port Edward to St Michael’s beaches. The area is a fast-emerging MICE ( meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) destination which also plays host to several high-profile events. The region’s many nature reserves are inhabited by indigenous bird and wildlife, and the South Coast also holds the title of ‘smallest desert on earth’, The Red Desert in Port Edward. The annual Sardine Run, coined the #GreatestShoalonEarth is the largest biomass migration on Earth and a marvel to witness. The region also boasts several Blue Flag beaches and is home to some of the world’s top diving sites, Aliwal Shoal and Protea Banks. Promoting sustainability, the South Coast has a growing agri-tourism sector that offers world-class produce and hosts tours and excursions. Nicknamed ‘The Golf Coast’, there are 11 golf courses on the KZN South Coast, as well as endless hiking, mountain biking and 4×4 trails for more rugged excursions. Here, adventure can be discovered among the many cultural experiences, as well as nature trails and 58 beaches, ideal for activities like river rafting, abseiling, paintball, surfing, canoeing, horseriding, shark cage diving and free diving. Known as the ‘Paradise of the Zulu Kingdom, the KZN South Coast stretches 120km from Scottburgh to Port Edward and inland to Harding.
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