Amanzimtoti Attractions
Amanzimtoti, situated on the Umbogintwini River to the south of Durban, is the first of the many holiday resorts which lie along the 160km/100mi of coast between Durban and Port Edward. The town owes its name to the story that when the great Zulu king Shaka drank the water of the Umbogintwini for the first time in 1828 he exclaimed "Kanti amanza mtoti!" ("The water is fresh!").
The town has grown considerably in recent years and is now almost a suburb of Durban. It attracts some 300,000 visitors a year.
The most popular part of the 7km/4.5mi long sandy beach, interrupted here and there by rocky promontories, is the Nvoni Rocks area, which among other facilities has a seawater swimming pool.
The town has grown considerably in recent years and is now almost a suburb of Durban. It attracts some 300,000 visitors a year.
The most popular part of the 7km/4.5mi long sandy beach, interrupted here and there by rocky promontories, is the Nvoni Rocks area, which among other facilities has a seawater swimming pool.
Amanzimtoti Bird Sanctuary
At the end of Umdoni Road, surrounded by Ilala palms, is the Amanzimtoti Bird Sanctuary (area 4.5ha/11ac) which is home to large numbers of exotic birds. The best observation points are the viewing platforms at the upper end of the pool.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Ilanda Wilds Nature Reserve
In Amanzimtoti, on the river Amanzimtoti, is the Ilanda Wilds Nature Reserve (area 14ha/35ac), in which live some 300 different species of birds. More than a hundred species of trees and shrubs can be seen on well laid-out nature trails.
