South Africa: coastal playground
South Africa is one of the top surfing countries in the world, with sublime coastal scenery and consistent high-quality surf. We also offer great sailing, sea kayaking and surfskiing - and some of the best wind and kite surfing in the world.
South Africa's year-round beaches
From the pristine coastal stretch of Cape Vidal in KwaZulu-Natal to the Eastern Cape's famous Wild Coast, from the penguin colony of Boulders Beach to sun-drenched Camps Bay in Cape Town … South Africa has some of the finest beaches in the world.
Blue Flag flies on SA beaches
South Africa's coastline sparkles! Nineteen South African beaches have been awarded international Blue Flag status for excelling in safety, cleanliness, provision of amenities and maintenance of environmental standards.
Finding SA's secret beaches
South Africa's 3 000 kilometres of coastline holds many treasures, unspoilt places hidden from mainstream tourists. Discover the space, privacy, soft sand and clear blue waves of the country's secret beaches.
Fishing in South Africa
Surf angling is big in South Africa, the big game fishing is impressive and saltwater
fly fishing has become very popular. Catch and release is encouraged.
The magic of uShaka Marine World
At the end of Golden Mile in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal is a new world of sun, surf, entertainment and wild water rides. uShaka Marine World, spanning over 15 hectares of prime beachfront, is Africa's largest marine theme park and home to the fifth-biggest aquarium in the world.
