Scottburgh

Scottburgh is a tranquil seaside town overlooking the warm Indian Ocean and only a 30-minute drive from south of Durban. The town is situated on the mouth of the Mpambanyoni River and is well-known for its large surfing community. The stunning sub-tropical vegetation acts as a beautiful backdrop to the Indian Ocean and the warm weather all year around makes it the perfect holiday destination anytime.

There are a few golf courses in the area, nature reserves and long stretches of sun-kissed beaches stretching from Scottburgh to Mtwalume, covering the towns of Umzinto, Kelso, Park Rynie, Pennington, Bazley, Elysium and Ifafa. Scottburgh is an excellent place for bird watchers, boasting more than 300 bird species.

The restaurants in the area all serve a variety of delicious food and offer stunning views over the ocean. The Scottburgh Shopping Mall is your best bet for shopping for groceries in Scottburgh itself, however, there are other malls in the surrounding towns with various chain stores to choose from.

Local events in the area include the annual Golf Tournament, the Africa Marine Expo, the Blue Marlin Bowls Tournament, Diwali, Scottburgh Mardi Gras and the Scottburgh Classic Car Show.