5 things to explore in the South Coast

UMzumbe River Trail located in the heart of South Coast. | Supplied

UMzumbe River Trail located in the heart of South Coast. | Supplied

Published Jun 22, 2022

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The South Coast has some of South Africa’s favourite adventures and beaches.

There are a range of things to do, from restaurants, coffee shops, and cuisine to heroical wildlife, hiking, picnicking and extreme activities for all adrenalin junkies.

Some of the county’s popular beaches include Shelly Beach, Margate Beach, Lucien Beach, St Michael’s Beach and Ramsgate Beach, which is a popular one amongst the locals.

Shelly Beach

Shelly Beach is one of the South Coast’s most popular shopping destinations. So, treat yourself with some retail therapy where the environment is relaxing and friendly. There are two shopping centres within a stone’s throw from the other, Shelly Centre and South Coast Mall.

For some outdoor fun, visit The Shelly Skiboat Club, where you can enjoy eateries with your family and friends. Visitors can also book fishing charters, ocean safaris or classic boat rides and diving charters for those who love a little bit more of the adventure.

Oribi Gorge, Lake Eland Game Reserve

So while you’re on your horse, you can feast your eyes and ears on the wide variety of interesting sights the beach has to offer.

The guided ride will take you on a trial that continues on to the caves, which have a variety of fossils. Views, views and more views as you embrace the scenery of the river and the gorge.

Aqua Planet Dive Centre

Swim with the sharks At Aqua Planet Dive Centre. This is obviously not for the faint-hearted. But yes to adventure freaks. Here visitors are given the chance to swim with sharks.

The dive centre is located in Shelly Beach and they also offer PADI scuba diving courses for beginners to pros. Face your fears as you swim among Bull sharks to Hammerheads.

So while you’re on your horse, you can feast your eyes and ears on the wide variety of interesting sights the beach has to offer.

The guided ride will take you on a trial that continues on to the caves, which have a variety of fossils. Views, views and more views as you embrace the scenery of the river and the gorge.

Aqua Planet Dive Centre

Swim with the sharks At Aqua Planet Dive Centre. This is obviously not for the faint-hearted. But yes to adventure freaks. Here visitors are given the chance to swim with sharks.

The dive centre is located in Shelly Beach and they also offer PADI scuba diving courses for beginners to pros. Face your fears as you swim among Bull sharks to Hammerheads.