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Southbroom

Beaches:
The Southbroom area has it's own Blue Flag Beach, Marina Beach / San Lameer Beach, and many others in the area, namely: Lucien Beach, Margate Beach, Ramsgate Beach, Trafalgar Beach and Umzumbe Beach / Pumula Beach. Marina Beach has a natural tidal pool called Granny's Pool and is 500m from the beach, providing a sheltered area for paddling and exploring life in the rock pools.

Scuba Diving: The Southbroom area offers dives for beginners, intermediate and experienced divers. Chose between Aquaplanet at Shelly Beach or 2nd Breath at Margate. Protea Banks, situated 7.5km out to sea from Shelly Beach is ranked amongst the top shark and gamefish dives in the world and further north, the Aliwal Shoal’s main attraction is Ragged Tooth Sharks.Scuba

Fishing: Fishers looking at Deep Sea Fishing, Rock Fishing and Surf Angling have more than enough opportunities. Inland Fishing is also offered. Visit, Tuckers Bass Fishing Farm. Click Here for
Fishing Clubs.

Whale & Dolphin Watching: The Southern Wright Whales and Humpback Whales frequent the Southbroom coast between May and December. Come and enjoy close encounters with these amazing creatures as they visit the many viewing points, river mouths and even venture close to shore. Dolphin can also been seen often throughout the year. The sardine run in the winter months also draws hundreds of dolphin. Main Beach, The Outlook, Granny’s Pool and Southbroom Golf Club verandah.  So if you are staying during that period you are fortunate.

Golfing / golf courses -- The KwaZulu-Natal South Coast is also commonly referred to as the "Golf Coast", blessed with nine superb 18-hole Golf Courses. Five of the Top 50 golf courses in South Africa are situated within a 45 minutes drive of Southbroom & the White Shores Guesthouse. The Southbroom Golf Course is one of the finest golf courses to be found anywhere in KwaZulu Natal and offers spectacular sea and surf views from the 4th and 5th tees.

• Southbroom Golf Course - about 1 km away
• San Lameer Golf Course - about 5 km away
• Margate Golf Course - about 12 km away
• Port Shepstone Golf Course - about 23 km away
• Wild Coast Sun Golf Course - about 25 km away 

Scuba Diving: The Southbroom area offers dives for beginners, intermediate and experienced divers. Chose between Aquaplanet at Shelly Beach or 2nd Breath at Margate. Protea Banks, situated 7.5km out to sea from Shelly Beach is ranked amongst the top shark and gamefish dives in the world and further north, the Aliwal Shoal’s main attraction is Ragged Tooth Sharks.Scuba

Fishing: Fishers looking at Deep Sea Fishing, Rock Fishing and Surf Angling have more than enough opportunities. Inland Fishing is also offered. Visit, Tuckers Bass Fishing Farm. Click Here for
Fishing Clubs.

Whale & Dolphin Watching: The Southern Wright Whales and Humpback Whales frequent the Southbroom coast between May and December. Come and enjoy close encounters with these amazing creatures as they visit the many viewing points, river mouths and even venture close to shore. Dolphin can also been seen often throughout the year. The sardine run in the winter months also draws hundreds of dolphin. Main Beach, The Outlook, Granny’s Pool and Southbroom Golf Club verandah.  So if you are staying during that period you are fortunate.

Golfing / golf courses -- The KwaZulu-Natal South Coast is also commonly referred to as the "Golf Coast", blessed with nine superb 18-hole Golf Courses. Five of the Top 50 golf courses in South Africa are situated within a 45 minutes drive of Southbroom & the White Shores Guesthouse. The Southbroom Golf Course is one of the finest golf courses to be found anywhere in KwaZulu Natal and offers spectacular sea and surf views from the 4th and 5th tees.

• Southbroom Golf Course - about 1 km away
• San Lameer Golf Course - about 5 km away
• Margate Golf Course - about 12 km away
• Port Shepstone Golf Course - about 23 km away
• Wild Coast Sun Golf Course - about 25 km away 

Country Clubs: San Lameer Country Club,

Beaches -- Swimming & Surfing -- Southbroom boasts two recognised swimming beaches and the coastal walk between them is truly spectacular thanks to the pristine condition of the primary dunes. Its two tidal pools further ensure that the needs of every beachcomber are satisfied

Sardine Run: The Sardine Run is an experience to behold around the month of June. Billions of sardines cause an amazing spectacle as they travel up the coastline attracting a feeding frenzy of predators such as dolphins, whales, sharks and gannets in their hoards. Locals and tourists flock to see this amazing scene.

Bird watching -- Southbroom is a bird lover's paradise with a myriad of habitats to explore.

Diving / shark diving -- Launching from Shelley Beach, the Protea Banks reef is rated as one of the world's best shark diving spots. Species encountered on the reef include: Bull (Zambezi), Tiger, Hammerhead, Thresher, Copper, Dusky, Ragged Tooth, Black Tip, and even the odd Mako shark. There is also a variety of reef fish, ribbon tail skates, moray eels, spotted eagle rays, manta rays and large schools of pelagic fish. Depending on the season one can also see dolphins and whales.

Horse Riding: Selsdon Estate and a number of other operators offer horse trails through the coastal bush or along the beaches, including the Oribi Gorge and overnight trips along the Eastern Cape Wild Coast.plus horse riding along the beach or inland at Selsdon Park Sugar Estate.  Pony rides for children (book first).

Quad Biking: Quad Biking At Selsdon Park Estate, near Trafalgar: Quad biking for all ages

Nature reserves -- There are a number of nature reserves in the area offering hiking trails, picnic sites and bird watching -- Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve and the Umtamvuna Nature Reserve are the most well known.

Chartered flights & microlighting -- trips on microlight aircraft allow guests to view and photograph the magnificent scenery of the South Coast from the air.

Flying: A helicopter flip is the only way to take in the full expanse of ocean, beaches and inland tapestry of scenic delight. Helicopter Services, Tours & Flips - 082 781 2492, South Coast Helicopter Services - 039 315 6427. A number of opperators are available: Fly Margate, Fly Smart.

Hiking & Wakling Trails -- Oribi Gorge, just inland from Port Shepstone, has some excellent hiking trails.

Mountain biking / MTB trails -- Mountain bike trails are offered around Port Edward, and adjacent to the Umtamvuna Nature Reserve. Exciting overnight trails are offered into the Wild Coast, just across the Umtamvuna River. 

The sardine run -- (June / July) -- When the sardine run gets going in June / July, Southbroom is the place to be. Schools of up to 500 dolphins make a spectacular sight and can often be seen at play during the sardine run. The guest house is a perfect vantage point!

Crocodile Farms, One of the South Coast's most popular attractions and home to some of South Africa’s largest crocodiles. The farm also has an enlightening information centre, art gallery and restaurant. There are plenty of them to see of all sizes and ages and in January and February the hatching demonstrations are a real education.  There’s also a Snake House, home to nineteen difference species.

Bird  Farm --

Wild Coast Sun Casino -- A popular entertainment destination located just south of Southbroom.

Arts and Crafts: Riverbend Art Gallery, Inandi Crafts, original paintings, hand-crafted pottery, beadwork and jewellery from some of South Africa's top artists and crafters can be found in the local galleries.

Restaurants: Southbroom has number of good restaurants for fine dining and quick meals. Trattoria La Terrazza, Broomers Bar & Restaurant, Riptide Pistols Saloon, The Bistro, The Lobster Pot, The Waffle House, Tom, Dick & Harry, La Capannina and more.

Nature: Fredrika Nature Reserve, Barn Swallows of Umkobi Lagoon,

Extreme adventure One of the highest swings in the world, abseil, zipline (foofie slide) oribigorge.co.za The more adventurous can enjoy the exhilaration of abseiling by doing the 101 metre rock face at the Oribi Gorge or the king swing, or white-water rafting!