Amanzimtoti is situated to the south of the centre of Durban in Kwa Zulu-Natal. The name ‘ Amanzimtoti’ means sweetwaters and is generally attributed to the famed King Shaka of the Zulus. During one of Shakas campaigns, he and his army stopped to rest here. He was brought a calabash filled with water from the local river and once he sipped the water, he said: “ kanti amanz”, which means; “the water is sweet”.

Amanzimtoti is a popular seaside destination for the family. One of the reasons is that Amanzimtoti borders the warm Indian Ocean. This warm water contains a diversity of wonders. A variety of fish magnificent coral reef and shipwrecks can be still be discovered in these waters. The water is ideal for all year round swimming, snorkeling, diving and surfing adventures. From June to August the very popular “sardine run” takes place.

Amanzimtoti has the following amenities to offer:

Swimming, surfing, Splash Water World, lagoon water sports, beach horse riding, fishing, Virgin Active Gym, golf, lawn bowls, tenpin bowling, Funland entertainment, pubs, nightclubs, karaoke bars, Tuesday Farmers Morning Market, Thursday Night Market, Day Spa & Wellness Clinic, a brand new shopping mall with movies, ice skating, restaurants and shops.

For those who like to explore, travel and to be more adventurous the, you may opt to drive further and discover the many great assets of KwaZulu- Natal Province.

These include scuba diving (the famous Alival Shoal – shark and game fish dives), sailing, deep fishing, harbour cruises, dolphin viewing & shows, uShaka Sea World, ocean walker experience, African Tribal Life, Safari Parks & Nature Reserves and croc viewing, gorging, mountain climbing, Midlands Meander, shongalolo crawl, township tours, helicopter rides, hot air ballooning, microlite flights, forest foofy sliding, quad bike, live theatre, IMAX and top class casinos and golf courses.