Port Edward

Description:

Port Edward is the last town on the KwaZulu-Natal's South Coast, situated 150 kilometres south of Durban on the edge of the mighty Indian Ocean and is next to the Umtamvuna River gorge. To the inland from the sea there is Tragedy Hill where Zulu worriers fought and killed Henry Fynn and his followers.

For the adventurer here are very exciting things to do such as hiking, waterskiing, jet-skiing, mountain and Quad-biking trails, horse trails, river cruises, fishing and whale-watching.

Port Edward also has world's smallest desert namely the Red Desert which is a big attraction.

Port Edward has several interesting tourist attractions such as clean beaches, coffee estates, avariety of restaurants, arts and craft shops, several adventure sports and the nearby Wild Coast Sun Casino in the Transkei.

It's accommodation consists of affordable to 3-Star luxury and a wide selection of Bed & Breakfast establishments, self-catering accommodation, guest houses and luxury lodges.

This settlement was named Port Edward in honour of the then Prince of Wales.

The area is a long-established coffee growing region, the first plantings in and around Port Edward took place in 1866 and continues to this day.