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Your one-stop, fun-in-the-sun destination
Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal
Fun in the sun at Scottburgh.
© KwaZulu-Natal Tourism
Did you know?
Outside Scottburgh lies the Green Point Lighthouse, built in 1905 to alert ships to the proximity of the Aliwal Shoal.
Boasting one of the best bathing beaches along the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast and a warm sub-tropical climate, Scottburgh rates highly as a family holiday destination, with plenty for young and old to see and do.
Golfers will be delighted to learn of several golf courses nearby, 2 of which are rated among the best in South Africa.
A few kilometres offshore, divers have access to the world-renowned Aliwal Shoal dive site, home to ragged-tooth and tiger sharks, as well as many other species which live in and around the sponge-encrusted reef. A number of dive charters are on hand to take divers to the site.
Thanks to the many beautiful old trees that line its streets, and the town's Mpambanyoni River, Scottburgh is home to numerous bird species including the brilliantly coloured Knysna loerie, purple-crested loerie and various waterfowl. In close proximity to the town, a number of nature reserves are home to a vast spectrum of birds that will have birders ticking away at their checklists.
The vervet monkey is a local inhabitant of the coastal bush, while whales and dolphins often swim close to the shore, particularly during the annual sardine migration in winter, which attracts visitors, anglers and many predatory birds and fish.
Well worth a visit is Crocworld, a riverside reserve that houses Nile crocodiles ranging from tiny hatchlings to behemoths more than a century old. Crocworld also keeps caracal, jackal, meerkat, birds and reptiles.
Beachside swimming pools, water slides, mini-golf, tennis and bowls are an added bonus to the major attraction, Scottburgh's beach. Throughout the year the grassy slopes above the beach are beset by sun-lovers, surfers, bodyboarders and kids armed with colourful buckets and spades.
Join them.
Travel tips & Planning info
Who to contact
Scottburgh Tourism
Email: jaykay2@scottnet.co.za
Scottburgh Information office
Tel: +27 (0) 39 976 1364
How to get here
Scottburgh lies on the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, 40 minutes drive from Durban (eThekwini) along the N2 south.
Get around
The town is small enough to make walking or bicycling the best option.
Where to stay
Accommodation in the town is numerous and varied, ranging from B&Bs and self-catering beach cottages to luxury guest houses and hotels.
What to eat
Fresh seafood.
Best buys
The Umnini Craft Village sells traditional arts and crafts, including exquisite beadwork. Find it along the N2 north towards Durban.