24 WHALE ROCK
Self Catering Apartment/ Flat Accommodation
in Margate, South Coast,
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The South Coast is a sub-tropical paradise of beaches, coastal forest & sunny
days.
One of the most popular travel and holiday destinations in South Africa.
The area stretches from Umkomaas, south to Port Edward, and inland to Kokstad.
This sub-tropical, malaria free area, is full of holiday towns offering a host
of accommodation, entertainment & adventure. Water activities are a major
attraction for surfing, swimming, fishing, snorkelling, whale watching and
annual sardine run.
Margate is a popular South Coast holiday resort, with Blue Flag Beach status.
This area provides a natural haven for a multitude of tropical fish species and
an abundance of coral reefs which allow for excellent scuba diving and
snorkelling. Boating and skiing are popular water sports in Margate. Canoes and
paddleboats are available for hire at the lagoon. Surfing at Margate and the
nearby St. Michaels Beach is also popular.
Nature reserves in the vicinity of Margate include the Oribi Gorge Nature
Reserve, which has spectacular views and a wide variety of species, including
bushbuck, blue and grey duiker, common reedbuck, and the occasional the leopard.
Other reserves in the area include the nearby Skyline Reserve and Uvongo River
Reserve. Both offer tranquil scenery and a wide variety of birdlife, with nearly
400 species sighted in the region. The local forest birds are particularly
colourful. Bird watching tours in the Margate area are available.
Other attractions in and around Margate include the Margate Bird Park with its
walk-through aviary. The bird park also has a playground and a tea garden which
serves light meals to visitors.
River bend Croc Farm near Southbroom is home to more than 200 Nile Crocodiles.
Visitors can watch an awe-inspiring feeding frenzy every Sunday. Crocodile
hatching demonstrations are a natural phenomenon also not to be missed.
Margate is the centre for nightlife on the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal, and
when the discos close, there are parties on the beach.
Other activities in and around Margate include:
- Margate Country Club
- Whale Watching
- Art Galleries
- Microlight rides
- Quad Biking
- Sea Kayaking
- Shark Cage Diving
- Abseiling at Oribi Gorge
- Arts and Crafts
- Shelly Centre
For those who wish to do more than just relax, there are a myriad of
activities within walking distance in Margate, or take a short drive for a game
of golf, a day's fun filled shopping, or a deep sea fishing trip.
The complex has a remote controlled access gate and a guard house with 24 hour
security guards. There is also a lock-up garage with an undercover parking bay.
All apartments are accessible via elevator/stairs. Whale Rock offers a
magnificent swimming pool within the complex.
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