Margate

Margate & surrounds offers you a sub-tropical paradise o

Margate of the South Coast of KwaZulu Natal is where its all happening - so, pack your picnic hampers, grab your sun block and head down to a fun filled relaxing Margate Beach.

The South Coast of KwaZulu Natal is one of South Africas most popular holiday destinations. Beaches, Adventure, Cultural Tours, Activities, Arts & Craft, Game Drives, Shopping, Shark Diving, Whale Watching. The Margate area stretches from the Umkomaas River at Scottburgh, south to the Umtamvuna River at Port Edward, and inland to the Oribi Gorge, Kokstad & Harding.

Margate is part of this sub-tropical, malaria free south coast area which is full of holiday towns offering a host of accommodation, entertainment and eco-adventure.

(Including Ramsgate, Shelley Beach, St Michael’s on sea, Uvongo)

Margate is an exciting holiday town that incorporates the popular seaside villages of Shelley Beach, St Michael’s on sea. Uvongo and Ramsgate, and enjoys the reputation of being South Africa’s most popular holiday playground. This is the heart of the Hibiscus Coast, and the region’s beauty is obvious from the moment you take the N2 South of Durban into a subtropical paradise of golden beaches, coastal forests and endless sunny days. Tourism is the main industry in Margate, which has 25 000 holiday beds. The emphasis is on laid back self catering holidays, luxury apartments, cosy lodges, beachfront hotels, caravan parks and now also bed and breakfast in typical South African homes. Margate’s attractions are many and varied. The beaches and the surf zone are spectacular. At night Margate comes alive with restaurants, bars, cinemas and (in season) the Mardi Gras and beach concerts.

Accommodation in and around Kwazulu Natal