City: KwaZulu-Natal
Top Things to do in KwaZulu-Natal
The 10 Best Beaches in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
KwaZulu-Natal (/kwɑːˌzuːluː nəˈtɑːl/; also referred to as KZN and known as "the garden province") is a province of South Africa that was created in 1994 when the Zulu bantustan of KwaZulu ("Place of the Zulu" in Zulu) and Natal Province were merged. It is located in the southeast of the country, enjoying a long shoreline beside the Indian Ocean and sharing borders with three other provinces and the countries of Mozambique, Swaziland and Lesotho. Its capital is Pietermaritzburg and its largest city is Durban. It is the 2nd most populous province in South Africa, with slightly fewer residents than Gauteng.
Restaurants in KwaZulu-Natal
1. Trafalgar Beach
2. Southbroom Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By LindaH475 - Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
We were distressed to see the Southbroom beach washed away after heavy rains but were delighted to see that it’s back to its pristine best. There can’t be a more beautiful family friendly beach on the entire Kwa Zulu Natal coast. What a lovely atmosphere! One can chose to spread one’s towels on the gently sloping lawn or opposite the lagoon. This blue flag beach has excellent safety standards and the lifeguards are very pro active. The surfing is top notch and surfers and body- boarders can easily dive off the rocks to catch their next big waves instead of battling through the surf.There is also a safe tidal pool for the little ones. The Riptide Restsurant is right on the beach and offers excellent teas and light lunches and even early dinners in season.
3. Umkobi Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By JamesN3236
This is a nicer, and quieter alternative to the popular Marina Beach. Pristine, unpoluted and beautiful. Nice barrells in the waves for surfers or bodyboarders. Lovely lagoon with diverse birdlife. We saw spoon-billed storks, African cormorants, African Darters, yellow billed storks, malachite kingfisher and Goliath Heron on one walk up lagoon drive.
4. Rocktail Bay
5. Mzamba Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By mazandikachauke - Pongola, South Africa
Good service ,entertainment, water parks and seaview and the food was nice and affordable. Children enjoyed the out and indoor games.
6. Ramsgate Blue Flag Main Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By neelsde - Johannesburg, South Africa
foresure one of the beaches on south coast very neat and also restaurant on the beach with amazing seaviews
7. Umhlanga Main Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 945 reviews
Reviewed By nomxolisi2016
I always have a beautiful peaceful time in Umhlanga beach.The beach is clean,not overly crowded,clean restrooms and showers,friendly staff,restuarants on cite,visible and attentive lifeguards.Even though the weather was a bit disappointing the experience at the beach always make you want to come back again.
8. Zinkwazi Beach House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
The Zinkwazi Beach house. Award winning architects, Design workshop, have designed a unique house on Zinkwazi's beautiful and unspoilt beach. The house is surrounded by an ancient and protected milkwood forest. The house has uninterrupted views from all 3 floors, of the ocean and beach on one side of the house, and milkwood forest on the other. You enter the house on the middle floor, having walked along a suspended wooden walkway that winds through the milkwood forest. The beach is reached via a wooden walkway from the house. The open-plan living, dining and kitchen occupy the middle floor. Stacking glass doors open onto a vast 80m deck the full length of the house on both sides – over ocean and forest. There is a Weber barbeque on the deck close to the dining area. The lounge with Tv has large comfortable sofas, and the dining area has a 12- seater dining table. The house has 4 en-suite bedrooms overlooking the sea
Reviewed By SandyDP1234
The house we stayed in had 5 en-suite bedrooms. It was huge with entrance to a nearly private beach. Very quiet out of Season. Well equipped house with everything you need. Just bring your toothbrush and own food. The butler was great, cleaning the house when we were on the beach, washing the dishes etc. No effort and a fantastic stay!
9. Thompson's Bay Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 209 reviews
Reviewed By Suvina23 - Durban, South Africa
Residing in Ballito for a year , I decided to explore our current hometown , My boyfriend suggested we visit the much talked about “Hole in the Wall” The “ Hole in the Wall “ is located at Thompson’s Bay - a true hidden gem of the KZN North Coast. As you drive through the main road the entrance is not visible to the eye and is very secluded. There was on road parking as well as R10 for the day parking available. The 5 minute walk from your car to the beach builds the anticipation , the view gets more scenic. You pass a few local stalls selling local crafts on your left and as you turn right you get to view a little piece of heaven is tucked away in the heart of Ballito - The “Hole in the Wall'. As you walk towards the Hole in the Wall you pass the beautiful beach clean and family friendly .Thompson's bay beach was clean and maintained well. Even the lifeguards were on point and alert despite it being a medicore Monday. We passed the bathrooms which to my surprise were exceptional clean and WORKING! There was toilet paper and hand soap in ablutions. The shower area was most certainly upgraded. Stepping out of the bathroom area we entered a large 50m tidal pool where u can snorkel safely. We also saw a lion fish there ,brown and white branching corals and lots of sea urchins around the edges. It was so beautiful to see a place so full of sea life. We then approached the "Hole in the Wall” - this area is any blogger or instagrammers dream with the amount of beautiful captures you can gain. If you are not a nature person prepare yourself for a wet experience and dress appropriately while exploring the walk way it can get a bit slippery. Once we passed over the walk way we decided to explore more and ended up hiking to one of the most amazing mountains where you can watch the ocean. Def a romantic spot for any date hike. I can’t wait to head back and snorkel at the tidal pool
10. Granny's Pool
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By garth007 - Ballito, South Africa
This is a wonderfully safe place for the grandkids to play and swim. When they are visiting they visit their favourite spot continuously. Whilst mom amd dad relax in sun on the large beach area, knowing their kids are safe-- and having fun.
