Attractions IN Mtunzini
Golf Courses
Mtunzini Country Club
Just 140 kilometres north of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, the rolling hills of Zululand are home to the Mtunzini Country Golf Club. This is an 18-hole, SAGA-affiliated golf course that offers magnificent views of the surrounding greenery of the eastern coast ...
Forests / National Monuments
Raphia Palm Forest
The Raphia Palm Forest has been an official National Monument since 1942, thanks to its diversity and unique botanical value. This natural monument is one of only 18 botanical places in the country. The palms that grow here live for two to three decades, ...
Nature Reserves
Umlalazi Nature Reserve
Umlalazi Nature Reserve is a strip of green on KwaZulu-Natal's north coast at the town of Mtunzini, roughly half an hour's drive from Richards Bay. The reserve is probably most famous for its protected group of Palmnut vultures, and the raphia palm ...
Attractions AROUND Mtunzini
Nature Reserves
Amatikulu Nature Reserve
Roughly an hour's drive from Durban, the Amatikulu Nature Reserve is one of those rare natural spaces where, not only will you be one of few people (particularly during the week), but you can see wildlife feeding on forested dunes overlooking the sea – ...
Outdoor Activities
Birdwatching
Deep in the bushveld of South Africa, away from bustling cities and noisy streets, you'll find a plethora of birdlife with a variety of colors that no artist's palette could cover. Bird watching or 'birding' in South Africa allows you to be privy to an ...
Forests / Nature Reserves
Entumeni Nature Reserve
Just outside the historical Zululand town of Eshowe, in the heart of the balmy KwaZulu-Natal Province, lies the beautiful forest reserve of Entumeni. This is a small nature reserve, occupying only about 750 hectares, but is rich in plant- and animal ...
Forests / Nature Reserves
Ongoye Forest Nature Reserve
Ngoye Forest Reserve, better known as the Ongoye Forest Reserve, lies in the north of KwaZulu-Natal between Mtunzini, Eshowe and Emangeni, some 150 kilometres north of Durban. Ongoye is regarded as one of the 'gems' along the Zululand Birding Route for ...
Game Reserves
Richards Bay Game Reserve
The Reserve has remnant stands of swamp forest, the Thulazihleka Bird viewing hide in small swamp and the Tidal Mudflats and shallows south of the Mhlatuzi river. 300 species of birds have been recorded in these habitats including several rare migrant ...
Popular Tourist Routes / Heritage Routes
Route 66 Zululand Heritage Route
Whilst the name of the route brings the battlefields of Ladysmith, Colenso, Dundee and Volksrust to mind, Route 66 is of a slightly different nature. Rather than heading up and around the N3, Route 66 takes one along a parallel route, slightly further ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
Zululand Birding Route
KwaZulu-Natal is a world-famous birding venue, its forests, grasslands, mountains, wetlands, bushveld and estuarine, coastline and open ocean habitats a feast of diverse birding. The coastal province is divided into two main birding ...
... and a little further afield
Game Reserves
AmaZulu Game Reserve
Situated in Northern KwaZulu Natal, on the banks of the Mkuze River, the Amazulu Private Game Reserve is the home of the Amakhosi and Mkuze Falls Lodges. Boasting 10 000 hectares, this private game reserve is made up of a varied ecosystem. The diversity ...
Popular Tourist Routes
Battlefields Route
The KwaZulu Natal hinterland has witnessed some of the most brutal and significant battles to be fought in South Africa. These historical sites form part of the Battlefields Route, a trip through 14 historical towns whose surrounding areas boast the ...
Nature Reserves
Dlinza Forest Nature Reserve
Found just outside the little town of Eshowe, the Dlinza Forest is one of two indigenous forests that lie close to one another in this southern part of Zululand; the other is Entumeni. Dlinza, 250-hectares of incredibly beautiful forest bisected by ...
Landmarks / Memorials / Nature Reserves
eMakhosini Ophathe Heritage Park
Set in the valley also known as the Valley of Kings, eMakhosini Opathe Heritage Park lies less than 10 kilometres south of the town of Ulundi on the banks of the White Mfolozi River and incorporates the Ophathe Game Reserve and the eMakhosini Valley ...
Golf Courses
Empangeni Golf Club
The Empangeni Country Club was formed in the early 1900's and photographs of the first Club president and honours board indicate that record keeping was initiated in 1921. The original 18 hole Golf Course was laid out and maintained by predominately ...
Nature Reserves
Enseleni Nature Reserve
The Enseleni Nature Reserve is a small reserve of 293 hectares lying just inland from the town of Richards Bay, almost midway between Empangeni and Richards Bay. Obviously it is a popular day's outing for visitors to the area, and the coastal grasslands ...
Game Reserves / Game Farms / Game Parks
Falaza Wildlife Park
Falaza is aptly named after a war veteran of King Cetshwaya's Zulu Impi (1873-1883), who, over a century ago fought against the British forces at the famous battle of Isandlwana. His village, built on the fertile banks of the Mzinene river, was known by ...
Museums
Fort Nongqayi Museum Village
This beautiful old fort was originally created in the middle of the Dlinza Forest in eShowe in 1883. Around 90 barefoot Zulu police (known as the Nongqayi or 'restrainers') moved into the building to maintain law and order in Zululand in what today ...
Game Reserves
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
The Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park is the only park under formal conservation in KwaZulu Natal where the Big Five occur. Established in 1895, this is the oldest game park in South Africa along with nearby St Lucia Reserve. Set in the heart of Zululand this is ...
Nature Reserves
iGwala Gwala Nature Reserve
iGwala Gwala Nature Reserve lies just outside of Ithala Game Reserve and is a registered Heritage Site. As such the reserve has a rich biodiversity with tracts of riverine and other forest in the lower parts of the reserve that attract a particularly ...
Mtunzini as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
AmaZulu Game Reserve, Babanango, Empangeni, Eshowe, Hluhluwe, Isandlwana, Jozini, Kuleni Game Park, Kwambonambi, Magudu, Meerensee, Monzi, Paulpietersburg, Pongola, Pongola Nature Reserve, Pongolapoort, Richards Bay, Rorkes Drift, Ulundi, Vryheid
Staying Overnight
Nguni Cottage
Nguni Cottage is a secret hideaway perfect for those seeking solace, luxury and privacy. The accommodation is perfect for a romantic retreat or f...
Kaya Bella
Located in a peaceful and scenic eco estate, Kaya Bella is a spacious holiday house offering accommodation for six guests in three large bedrooms...
Mtunzini Forest Lodge
Mtunzini Forest Lodge offers accommodation in a rustic tree house experience, while at the same time providing all the comforts of home at your f...
The Hatchery
The Hatchery offers accommodation about 15 minutes drive from Mtunzini and set against a backdrop of a river and overlooking a nature reserve, is...
Oliver's B&B
Visit Oliver's B&B in Mtunzini to set your sights on some stunning sea views and settle down for a few days of South African hospitality. Our tea...
The Tropical Hut
The Tropical Hut offers comfortable room-only, bed and breakfast and half-board accommodation in Mtunzini. The lodge boasts an indoor waterfall a...
Ngoye Lodge
Set in large park-like gardens, Ngoye Lodge accommodation is a spacious family home, fully furnished and perfectly equipped for large family and ...
Nkawu Cottage
Nkawu Cottage is ideally situated to enjoy an amazing stay. After discovering Zululand, you will dream of its green beauty, blue ocean and feel e...
Seaview Executive Guest House
Seaview Executive Guest House is an immaculate establishment situated in the coastal town of Mtunzini. The guest house is ideally situated close ...
Hunters B&B
Hunters can be found in Mtunzini where you can enjoy long stretches of unspoilt beaches, the mangrove forests and an abundance of birds and wildl...
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