regions
Our Shoreline and its history
Our Shoreline and its history - South Africa has a diverse coastline, flanked in the west by the cold Benguela current, and by the warm Agulhas current in the east. These currents determine...read more
The Diamond Coast
Gariep to Groenriviersmond - The Diamond Coast is a beautiful stretch of rugged terrain, long beaches and flowing sand- dunes, and Namaqualand comes to life in a burst of colour during the flower...read more
The West Coast
Papendorp to Yzerfontein - The West Coast is the hub of the South African commercial fishing industry, as the cold Benguela current brings enormous amounts of nutrients to its waters, and therefore a...read more
The Islands
Dassen Island to Robben Island - Dassen and Robben Islands are two very different, but extremely important places. Dassen Island is an important breeding ground for the African penguin and other aquatic species, and...read more
The Cape Peninsula
Cape Town to the Strand - The Mother City has a spectacular setting, nestled beneath the majestic Table Mountain, and flanked in the west by Table Bay, and in the east by False...read more
The Overberg
Gordon’s Bay to Pinnacle Point - This coast has fine beaches and sculptured bays, but is notoriously dangerous - many ships have been wrecked along its shores. Cape Agulhas, the most southerly...read more
The Garden Route
Mossel Bay to Bloukrans - The lush Garden Route is one of the greatest attractions in South Africa, comprising of long stretches of unspoilt sandy beaches, sweeping bays, lagoons, lakes, rainforests, rugged cliffs...read more
The Sunshine Coast
Jeffrey’s Bay to East London - The Sunshine Coast runs past charming beach- fringed bays, secluded resorts and pretty little seaside hamlets. Game lodges, reserves, water sports and surfing spots attract countless...read more
The Wild Coast
Gonubie to Port Grosvenor - This untamed wilderness includes more than 250km of breath-taking coastline, precipitous cliff faces, desolate beaches, secluded bays and green rolling hills. The Transkei, once the homelands of...read more
The South Coast
Mkambati to Amanzimtoti - This favoured holiday destination is a subtropical paradise, with warm waters, golden beaches, forests and blue lagoons, and natural wonders including whales, dolphins, coral reefs, and the remarkable yearly...read more
The Dolphin Coast
Durban to Mtunzini - Dotted with small seaside villages, the Dolphin Coast boasts sunshine-filled days with perfect sea conditions, excellent fishing spots, and numerous fine game reserves. Portuguese explorer Vasco Da Gama sailed...read more
The Elephant Coast
Richards Bay to Kosi Bay - This coast features extensive lakes, wilderness areas and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a World Heritage Site. It is a nature lovers paradise with a multitude of incredible habitats...read more
