Attractions

PLACES OF INTEREST

Information kindly supplied by South Coast Tourism in Scottburgh

Places To See & Things To Do – For further information contact:-

Telephone (039) 9761364 e-mail scottburgh@tourismsouthcoast.co.za. Scott Street, Scottburgh

Umdoni Park

Established by Sir Frank Reynolds in 1920 to preserve the indigenous fauna and flora in our area. The park offers wonderful walks, excellent birding, and together with the Komba Bird Sanctuary and Nkumbane Dam, the park is perfect for those wanting to appreciate the abundance of plant life in the area. Guided walks are conducted through the Nature Reserve. Tel. 039 975 1679

Empisini Nature Reserve

This Wild Life Society Nature Reserve is situated on the outskirts of Umkomaas with picnic and braai facilities alongside the stream for day visitors. Next to the entrance of the reserve is an expanse of marshland consisting of a dense stand of Phragmite reeds and nearer to the picnic site, lies a lovely natural wetland. Mammals to be found at Empisini Nature Reserve include Monkeys, Mongoose, Bush-buck, Blue-duiker, Otter, Bushpig and several species of bats. This 60 ha reserve contains 25ha of pristine coastal forest and 35 ha of grasslands, reclaimed from cane-fields. Contact (039) 9730093

THE SEZELA SUGAR MILL

Sugar as an industry is a backbone to the industrial and agricultural industries in Umdoni. At Sezela (situated South of Pennington) is one of the largest mills in the country. For further details on when these tours are conducted phone Illovo Sezela Sugar Mill 039-9751106

FISHERMEN’S INFORMATION

• Sea fishing can be enjoyed off the Scottburgh rocks and Rocky Bay Pier, Anderson’s bay at Park Rynie and at the gully at Park Rynie, Clansthal, Umkomaas river mouth and rocks. A license must be obtained for mussels, oysters and certain types of bait. This is obtainable at the general Post Office.
• Bass fishing can be enjoyed at the Nkombati Dam, which boasts large-mouth black bass of record size; also at Tuckers near Bazley. Contact 082-3038725

HORSE RIDING

Enjoy some horse riding in the countryside at Ifafa. Bookings essential. Contact Galina at         082 951 5103.

Sepia Bistro Restaurant is situated nearby at the Tuckers dam and they are open on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tel. 039 977 8345.