Manaba Beach

Pretty and popular Manaba Beach lies just north of Margate, still within Margate's jurisdiction. More often than not Margate and Manaba Beach are spoken about in the same breath. Certainly luxury accommodation is advertised as lying in the prime spot of 'Margate and Manaba beachfront'.

This sub-tropical part of the KwaZulu-Natal south coast, part of the Hibiscus Coast, lies just south of St Michael's-on-Sea and Shelly Beach and roughly six kilometres north of Ramsgate, another popular seaside town. Manaba Beach is exactly what its name implies - a beach holiday resort. Mainly comprised of modern resort-type apartments, one heads down here to soak up sea and sun, and any activities that enhance either of these. Unsurprisingly 'Manaba' comes from the Zulu meaning 'ease and relaxation'.

If you are in Manaba Beach then you're here to swim, sunbathe, fish, kite-surf, paddle, canoe, windsurf, bird watch, play a round or two of golf, and even sight the odd whale. In short, this is a beach holiday destination of note and hence, during peak season, a very popular part of the coast because of the easy access to the larger centres of Port Shepstone and Durban.

Margate's swimming beach is a wonderful spot with fishing piers, shops, supermarkets and entertainment galore. For those days where weather works against one there are other activities like wild water rafting or taking a barge trip on the Umzimkulu (also known as Mzimkhulu) River, and a visit to Oribi Gorge, inland of Margate. This 'place of echoes' is millions of years old and the views alone are worth setting out for. View sites include Lovers' Leap, the Overhanging Rock, the Needle and Lehr's waterfall.

In the same vicinity you can take a coffee tour in Echo Valley that overlooks part of Oribi Gorge. This coffee farm produces 100% Arabica Coffee, has its own roasting facility and 'seedling to cup' tours daily.

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Hole in the wall – Coffee Bay

One of the most beautiful spots on the Wild Coast is the small community of Coffee Bay. There is not much more here other than some huts, a trading store, a plain camping site and two resort a hotel, although the tiny village is slightly growing nowadays. The subtropical coast is stunning and the long sandy beach is untouched between the green rolling hills and the turquoise sea. Coffee Bay surely is one of South Africa's paradises.

Coffee Bay got its name from a cargo ship that supposedly ran ashore here in the 19th century and spilled some of its coffee bean shipment on the shore. Local stories have it that some of these beans took root and grew into coffee trees, but unfortunately they are nowhere to be seen today. 

Coffee Bay is renowned for its fishing, its offers all facets of salt water fishing. There are a number of small local commercial fishermen who operate coffee bay on a daily basis. These fishermen offer useful information to all visiting Deep Sea, Light boat and Rock and Surf fishermen. Some of the best fishing can be planned for May - July, as this is the time of the annual 'Sardine Run'. This natural phenomenon sees the world’s largest shoals of Sardine move along the coast, closely followed by every predatory fish, mammal and bird found in or above the ocean.

Literally a hole in a monumental wall of free-standing rock in Coffee Bay, on South Africa’s unspoiled, rural stretch of Wild Coast.

Hole in the Wall is a pretty much self-contained holiday village, perfect for families with children.

There is no shortage of swimming pools, trampolines and beach activities, ideal and safe to let the kids play while the folks chill out on the beach or on the deck overlooking the beach, or at the bar, again with a sea view.

This part of the South African coastline, stretching between the Mtamvuna River in the north and the Great Kei River to the south, is characterized by its untamed beauty and yet for the holidaymaker it has all the facilities, activities and accommodation you would find anywhere else; just a little more rustic and a little less gauche, but no less comfortable.

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Camps Bay Resort

Set against the backdrop of the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range and a stone’s throw from the most beautiful beaches in Cape Town, Camps Bay Resort is perfectly located for your dream holiday in this idyllic location. Within walking distance from an abundance of day and night activities, café's, sun downer spots, cocktail venues, fantastic restaurants and places to be seen, staying at Camps Bay Resort is both fun and convenient.

A favourite pastime at Camps Bay Resort is to soak up the sun at the two swimming pools located on the property. The Palm Café serves breakfasts, light lunches and drinks, all of which can be ordered from the pool menu and enjoyed from the comfort of your beach towel! Boasting a selection of 40 rooms, studios and apartments which are serviced and immaculately prepared, you'll find the perfect accommodation for your needs.

Camps Bay Resort is located opposite the Atlantic Ocean and Camps Bay’s tidal pool, and down the road from The Promenade shopping centre, food stores and a beach front lined with street cafés and restaurants. It borders Theatre on the Bay and is also within walking distance of the Camps Bay sport clubs.

During the summer, Palm Café offers guests leisurely breakfasts, light lunches and delicious hot freshly brewed coffee all day. Guests staying at the resort are spoilt with the fresh sea air rolling in as they start their day with a scrumptious omelette or health breakfast and enjoy a freshly made Roti wrap or salad for lunch. Open from 7:00 – 16:00. Palm Café is a Wireless Hotspot.

During winter season guests are offered breakfast, from 7:30 - 13:00, at Café Sofia, located in The Promenade centre.

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