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Scottburgh
Scottburgh is a resort town situated on the mouth of the Mpambanyoni River (confuser of birds), 58 km south of Durban on KwaZulu-Natal south coast in South Africa. Neighbouring towns include Pennington, Renishaw, Freeland Park, Umkomaas, Sezela, Bazley, Amahlongwa, Clansthal, Park Rynie and Dududu.
Named after Natal Colony Governor John Scott and in 1860 it became the first township to be laid out south of Durban, but was initially known as Devonport. It became a municipality in 1964.
Scottburgh is situated on the South Bank of the Mpambinyoni River, a short river that culminates in a lagoon. The Mpambinyoni mouth has fluctuated in surface area and volume dramatically over the years, largely due to the frequent droughts, occasional cyclones, and other extreme weather conditions that can affect KwaZulu-Natal.
Most notorious of the above-mentioned cyclones was Cyclone Demoina of 1984, which resulted in widespread flooding and infrastructural damage, including the destruction of the Old Main Road bridge from Durban and Umkomaas.
Scottburgh is also particularly renowned for its large surfing community, although superior waves are in fact usually found about 5 kilometres north, at Green Point, Clansthal and at Back Beach, Pipeline south of Scottburgh Point and the Main Beach. However, one appeal of Scottburgh Beach is in its grass-covered banks leading down to sandy beaches, which have made it a popular holiday resort for South Africans and foreign holidaymakers alike for many years. Surfers and Bodyboarders from around the world also come to Scottburgh to surf Main Beach, Pipeline and Back Beach. Pipeline and Back Beach is very well known for the hollow barrel-waves it creates during winter time.

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Blue Wilderness Expeditions2015-09-23
Located in Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Blue Wilderness Expeditions at Rocky Bay near Scottburgh, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa welcomes you to come swim with the blacktip sharks, ideal for snorkelers and scuba divers, with no qualifications needed and suitable for all skill levels and sightings guaranteed. They are available for media logistics too which includes marine filming, photographic and journalism projects, and it's a company you can rely on for the perfect underwater shot. Specialist expeditions include the annual sardine run, great marine events including great white breaching and crocodile diving, they also offer customised expeditions for great whites, tiger sharks, mantas, Zambezi's and many more. Blue Wilderness Expeditions welcomes you to come explore South Africa's official shark route with them, in a safe, professional and exciting manner, always respectful to these beautiful animals, book today for the adventure of a lifetime.READ MORE
Hampson Hire2015-09-25
Located in Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Hampson Hire in Scottburgh, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa covers all your vehicle rental needs whether for short, medium or long term, and their hire car fleet is wide ranging for both the private passenger and commercial market. They have passenger vehicles for hire as well as 4X4 and LCV's including 7 seater's and a comprehensive range of Opel passenger vehicles. Contact them for your holiday car or delivery van for your business or tours, they also do airport transfers and collections. Hampson Hire are family owned and driver's must be in possession of a valid unendorsed license, and the minimum age for rental is 23 years, rentals will only be granted to credit card holders, with an authorization deposit being required.READ MORE
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Coast and Country2015-09-25
Located in Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Coast and Country in Scottburgh, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa offers magical tours to experience this beautiful country and itineraries are flexible and can be customized to your requirements. They also offer a variety of accommodation options for guesthouses, hotel and lodges, and all tours are conducted by legally registered guides in air conditioned vehicles. Coast and Country have a selection of half and full day tours available whether you are looking to explore wildlife or the cultural aspect or enjoy an extreme adventure. Come travel inland with them and view the spectacular Valley of a 1000 hills, learn about Zulu customs and rituals even enjoy some Zulu dancing, visit the Phezulu Safari Park, or the Temple or Understanding, home of the Krishna Consciousness movement, there's also a Durban City Tour and many full day tours, as well as a 3 night 4 day tour to the Drakensberg and Lesotho, this fascinating country will amaze and delight.READ MORE
Crocworld Conservation Centre2015-09-23
Located in Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Crocworld Conservation Centre in Scottburgh, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa offers a true wildlife experience and connection with nature, a world of natural beauty and an exciting education experience 7 days a week. Daily activities include crocodile feeding twice a day, snake demonstrations, and animal farm and playground and a walk through bird aviary, they also have the on-site Le Rendez-Vous Restaurant. Crocworld Conservation Centre offer pre-school and school tours and are available for kids party with conference center rental and option of balloons, party hats, sweet packages and coldrinks. They have fascinating birds, crocodiles, reptiles and other animals, they are an amazing wedding venue with the Crookes Family Chapel available for the service and traditional style wedding, and the reception at the restaurant is perfect for any couples special day with family and friends, complete with own dance floor and spectacular sea views.READ MORE
ScubaXcursion2015-09-23
Located in Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
ScubaXcursion based in Scottburgh, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa is located at the Cutty Sark Hotel just 20 metres from the beach, and offers exciting dives and adventures on every trip, they are a child friendly diving centre. This SSI and PADI registered dive resort offers courses ranging from open water to instructor and various specialties, and their regular diving courses are held at the training facility with multi media equipment and on-site swimming pool, and all courses are internationally recognised. They also offer daily dive charters to Aliwal Shoal one of the 10 best diving sites in the world, plus the have scuba gear for rentals and equipment sales, and knowledgeable dive masters and experienced instructors ensure a spectacular underwater experience. ScubaXcursion offer shark dives and a one stop dive shop for all your scuba gear and accessories.READ MORE
Mozam Prawn Shack2015-09-25
Located in Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The Mozam Prawn Shack in Scottburgh, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa is the home of exquisite Mozambican seafood and delicious starters to get you going and not to be missed weekly specials. Delectable starters include the BBQ or peri peri chicken wings, prawn rissoles, fried or grilled calamari, a cheesy prawn pot, creamy mussel pot and more, and mains include flame grilled or pan fried chicken, rump steak, calamari, heavenly prawns, line fish of the day and more. The Mozam Prawn Shack also serve great burgers and basket choices, platters and combos for sharing or own indulgence, and mouthwatering desserts offer the perfect ending, come for a memorable and tasty dining experience, with great service and hospitality, surprises await with every bite.READ MORE
Shark Cage Diving KZN2015-09-23
Located in Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
With Shark Cage Diving KZN in Rocky Bay near Scottburgh, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa you need no experience, and they guarantee sharks or your money back, and launch from the safest site on the Natal South Coast. Specializing in shark cage diving, shark diving trips, and shark views at the Aliwal Shoal, you will enjoy the adventure of a lifetime, and shark species include Blacktip sharks, Dusky Sharks, Spinner Sharks, Tiger and Zambezi Sharks. Shark Cage Diving KZN have a four man stainless steel shark cage designed for animal and diver safety and a typical dive involves getting into a wetsuit or costume, donning a mask and climbing into the floating cage, expect at least 5 or more sharks to come gliding gracefully by. The whole excursion takes about two and a half hours with 30 minutes in the shark cage, and surface viewing of sharks from the boats, a talk on sharks, conservation and viewing of shark nets plus refreshments on the boat, come for a fascinating and amazing adventure.READ MORE
In2 Properties - Jawitz2015-09-25
Located in Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The team at In2 Properties - Jawitz in Scottburgh, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa boast nearly 40 years of property experience between them, and they sell, they rent and offer holiday lets or vacation rentals. This truly is your one stop property shop and they have excellent listings for your perusal as well as permanent and holiday rentals on offer. Tell them what you want, they have just the special place you are looking for, and will go the extra mile, because they are built on principles and service orientation with good wholesome values in their own words, come see for yourself and experience the difference.READ MORE
Blue Marlin Hotel2015-09-22
Located in Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The Blue Marlin Hotel in Scottburgh, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa welcomes business and leisure travellers and is a wonderful family oriented hotel complete with picturesque views of the spectacular shoreline and Indian Ocean. Rooms are luxurious and spacious, come with daily cleaning service and choices of sea views and can include a continental or full English breakfast, lunch and dinner in the restaurant, they have satellite channels, ceiling fans and a bath or shower. The Lighthouse Restaurant at the Blue Marlin Hotel offers a set menu for dinner and a la carte for brunches and lunches, and the bar is perfect for relaxing and unwinding with a refreshing drink, they also have conference facilities for gatherings large and small. Relax at the swimming pool, or join the Two Oceans Scuba Academy on-site for dive lessons from beginner to advanced. There's a private walkway to the beach, a children's play room and games room, everything is here for a fabulous stay.READ MORE
Beach Wedding2015-09-25
Located in Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Beach Wedding in Scottburgh, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa will make your special day spectacular from the planning, to the full catering, video recording, photography, flower arrangements and more. They ensure the perfect wedding day with professionalism and a passion for what they do, and ensure a dream wedding for brides and grooms with a great team covering every detail. They specialise in wedding co-ordination and planning, flowers, decor and hiring and have wonderful musicians and photographers who cater for every style and need. Beach Wedding offers fresh and delicious catering options using only the finest ingredients and assist with keeping in your budget, they offers precision planning and make sure everything goes according to plan, they come highly recommended for the perfect wedding day.READ MORE
Ambercrest2015-09-25
Located in Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Ambercrest, Scottburgh Bed and Breakfast offers 5 en-suite double rooms and can accommodate approximately 19 guests, there are two self catering cottages available as well ideal for 2 or 3 guests. Enjoy a wonderful breakfast in the morning served in the dining room or out on the deck with stunning sea views. Rooms offers tea and coffee and TV with satellite channels, and dinner is available on request. Ambercrest has braai facilities, and there's a lovely pool in a sub tropical setting, a fabulous stay awaits, close to the beach, golf course, shops and restaurants, and there's a nature reserve and Crocworld nearby as well as diving at Aliwal Shoal.READ MORE
Crystal Divers SA2015-09-23
Located in Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Crystal Divers SA in Scottburgh, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa offers fun scuba dives at Aliwal Shoal, one of the top 10 best diving destinations in the world for world class diving adventures. This PADI 5 star IDC diving center offers scuba diving lessons from beginner to professional level, so come discover scuba diving and learn to dive with them in a professional yet fun environment with unique training programs and a strong emphasis on the practical application. Crystal Divers SA have a fully stocked equipment shop for all your diving needs, and offers baited shark dives for up close encounters with these magnificent animals, or go on the annual sardine run in June or July for one of the most exhilarating dive experiences ever. They offer accommodation in the newly refurbished rooms of the Blue Marlin Hotel equipped with satellite channels, air con, tea and coffee, a bath or shower and daily cleaning service, and all rooms are sea facing with unrivaled views of Scottburgh beach.READ MORE
Eden River Lodge2015-09-23
Located in Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The Eden River Lodge in Scottburgh, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa offers a country like retreat with 7 spacious bedrooms and huge open plan living area. Enjoy the perfect stay close to all amenities like good restaurants, and wonderful activities, the golf course and other beautiful towns close by. The Eden River Lodge are always open and because of the mild tropical climate can be visited throughout the year, they have a covered patio overlooking the sparkling swimming pool, a viewing deck built onto the edge of the lagoon for the perfect way to end a perfect day with sundowners and spectacular views. The staff are happy to arrange dive charters and deep sea fishing excursions for you, and welcome you to a fabulous stay near one of the best surfing beaches on the coast.READ MORE
Dodo Bistro Mauritian Restaurant2015-09-25
Located in Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Dodo Bistro Mauritian Restaurant in Scottburgh, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa offers exquisite French and Mauritian cuisine in a rustic and intimate setting with quaint, historic atmosphere. The food is rated as excellent and the service first class, and menu items include the delectable prawn curry and prawn creole, exquisite seafood and steak dishes, lamb shank and more, and the menu is extensive and caters to everyone, they even have a kiddies menu. Dodo Bistro Mauritian Restaurant comes highly recommended, has a kiddies area and offer catering, take-out and delivery, come for a wonderful dining experience with dining options including Cajun and Creole, French, Indian, Pakistani, Italian, Moroccan, vegetarian and more, you'll be back many times, that's a guarantee. READ MORE
Aberdale Manor Guest House
Located in Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Le May's2015-09-25
Located in Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Le May's is a unique guest house offering bed and breakfast accommodation in Scottburgh, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa and here their dedication and commitment to you is about genuine hospitality and caring, catering only to your needs and comforts. Blending old and new and set amidst lush tropical gardens a relaxing and carefree holiday awaits in beautiful surround close to all amenities, the golf course and the beach. Le May's is wheelchair friendly, serves a wonderful breakfast catering to all tastes in the dining room or out on the terrace, and dinner is available on request. There's a spacious lounge for relaxing in, a private library, a salt chlorinated rock pool, a tea garden and more, and en-suite guest rooms have French doors opening onto semi private balconies with stunning ocean views, come for the divine. The can also arrange your diving tours, whale watching, deep sea fishing, wind surfing, and any other adventure you might have in mind.READ MORE
Mercoledi2015-09-25
Located in Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Mercoledi in Scottburgh, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa offers bed and breakfast or self catering holiday accommodation and is a haven in the village, in their own words. Enjoy friendly hospitality and a tranquil atmosphere close to the beach, curio shops and more, and each unit has it's own unique theme, is stylishly decorated in natural tones and hues and elegantly enhanced. They come with bedding, towels, a lounge area, fully equipped kitchen, satellite TV and balcony with garden and ocean views. Mercoledi has a braai or BBQ area and swimming pool with table and chairs, garden benches and a dining room where healthy breakfasts are optional, they also arrange transport to and from adventures and the airport, come for a fabulous stay.READ MORE
Dunn's Haven2015-09-25
Located in Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Dunn's Haven in Scottburgh, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa offers fully equipped holiday flats for couples and small families, and are privately owned and family run. These gorgeous self catering flats are open plan overlooking the courtyard and sparkling pool and sleep two to four guests, come with fully equipped open plan kitchen with everything you need, and the lounge area leads to a secluded balcony with braai or BBQ area, perfect for sundowners, breakfast and an evening meal in this warm tropical climate throughout the year. Dunn's Haven also offer WIFI and TV with satellite channels, ample secure parking and cleaning services, and are close to local activities including the beach, golf, Crocworld, scuba diving, fishing, nature reserves, shopping and more, come for a fabulous stay.READ MORE
Scottburgh Golf Club2015-09-23
Located in Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The Scottburgh Golf Club on the Kwazulu Natal South Coast in South Africa offers a unique location and undulating golf course with an attractive setting, breathtaking sea views and the sounds of the Indian Ocean always in the background. They have two par 5's and five par 3 holes best described as spectacular, and the par 4 third hole with narrow fairway, out of bounds on the right and coastal forest on the left is the most talked about hole on the course, the par 4 18th hole starts with a drive over towering trees and a hoping for a land on the fairway, it's truly a magnificent course to play. The Scottburgh Golf Club is a must for any golfer with tropical foliage and mesmerising seaviews, and the club hosts many events and tournaments, come enjoy.READ MORE
Enzo Pizzeria Trattoria2015-09-25
Located in Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Enzo Pizzeria Trattoria in Scottburgh, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa offers the old fashioned style of cooking with Italian food made the way it was meant to be and using only the highest quality products for a fabulous dining experience. Authentic Southern Italian cuisine beckons and the menu includes delicious starter choices from the carpaccio or sushi alla Italiano to the snails in garlic butter, mussels and starter pizzas. There are exquisite pasta choices, a range of fresh innovative salads and exquisite pizzas from standard to large to supa, they even have the unique footlong pizzas which are a folded standard size pizza base stuffed with fillings. Enzo Pizzeria Trattoria have fish, chicken, meat and grill choices, mouthwatering desserts, coffees, beverages and wines to compliment. Come for a tantalising dining experience with a true taste of Italy in a warm and friendly family environment.READ MORE
The Bell and Anchor Restaurant2015-09-25
Located in Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The Bell and Anchor Restaurant in Scottburgh, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa specializes in the finest seafood and steaks just a short walk from the Scottburgh main swimming beach, and they have free WIFI, and sushi half price on Wednesday nights. Menu items include incredible starter choices from the creamy mussels, to the deep fried calamari, peri peri chicken livers, cheesy garlic prawns, mushroom delights and more, and there are great salads and combo deals of surf and turf. Enjoy great Main grills of fillet steak, seafood Deluxe platters, meals for the hungry including lamb shank and eisbein, rump steak, chicken, ribs, curries, seafood delights of crayfish, prawns, kingklip, calamari, sole and more, with great wine cultivars to compliment, an unforgettable dining experience awaits, and there's a great kiddies menu. The Bell and Anchor Restaurant also offers the perfect ending desserts and dessert cakes which come with ice cream or whipped cream, the divine awaits. The also cater to beach weddings and other spectacular events and celebrations.READ MORE
Rocky Bay Resorts2015-09-23
Located in Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Rocky Bay Resorts is located near Scottburgh, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa and offers a spectacular stay with accommodations to suit everybody, including self contained one, two and three bedroom log cabins, and 4 bedroom apartments at the lodge and a caravan park with many sea view sites. The caravan park on an unspoiled stretch of coastline offer 160 bush enshrouded beach facing sites, and there's a splash pool and playground, freshwater swimming pool and games room. The state of the art conference centre offers air conditioned comfort and can host conferences and events with catering provided by the on-site Casa Ballena restaurant. Rocky Bay Resorts offers an unforgettable beach location for your wedding day with two spectacular beaches to choose from, and outdoor gazebo, functions room and restaurant, they take care of the setup, catering and bar requirements, come for a romantic ambiance, personal attention and tailor made wedding, they ensure an unforgettable day.READ MORE
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