Alkantrand Beach

Body boarding off Newark Beach

A ski-boat launch site is situated
2 minutes from Bay View Lodge

Richards Bay Country Club on the shores of Lake Mzingazi

Small Craft Harbour

Hide at Thulasihleka Pan

Tuzi Gazi offers a vibrant leisure
and marine development
Traditional fighting techniques demonstrated at Shakaland

Richards Bay boast various pristine beaches:

• Alkantrand Beach - swimming , lifesavers, shark nets, surfing, fishing, food outlet, braai facilities and a dolphin viewing platform
• Durnford Point - Good fishing beach
• Five Mile Beach - Fishing
• Mbonambi Beach - Fishing
• Mtunzini Beach - Swimming and fishing
• Newark Beach - Swimming, surfing with Lifesavers and sharknets
• Two Mile Beach - Good fishing beach

Deep sea Fishing
Boat owners are able to launch their boats at the Richards Bay Ski Boat Club and the Meerensee Boat Club. Visitors can also enjoy a day’s fishing aboard the private fishing charters.

Sailing and Maritime Interest
The small craft harbour and marina is a hive of international yachting activity. Home to the Zululand Yacht Club, it offers superb facilities and services.
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The Harbour is South Africa's premier Multi Purpose and Dry Bulk Terminal and arguably the most modern of SA's ports
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Lake Mzingazi
This 944ha freshwater natural lake is home to an abundance of hippo’s and crocodiles, and is the favoured feeding place of the fish eagles that the town is renowned for. The lake has been left untouched and can best be viewed in its natural splendour from the Richards Bay Country Club.

Birding
Richards Bay is one of South Africa's top birding areas due to the diverse habitats: thornveld, Papyrus swamps, open freshwater lakes, Mangroves, Dune forest to mudflats, open sea and sandbanks.The entire area has been earmarked by Birdlife South Africa and Birdlife Zululand for major conservation and avi-tourism development. Main birding areas:-

• Thulasihleka Pan
• Swamp Forest areas adjacent to Lake Mzingazi
• Southern Sanctuary
• The Harbour
• Ongoye Forest, Dlinza Forest and the Aerial boardwalk
• Nseleni Nature Reserve
• Mtunzini Lake Pobane (Goedetrou Dam)

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Enseleni Nature Reserve
Situated 15 minutes drive from Richards Bay on the N2 towards Empangeni. Entrance to the reserve is free and visitors are welcome to enjoy the picnic / braai sites and self guided nature walks. A variety of small mammals and an abundance of bird life can be seen.

Maphelana
A KZN Wildlife Reserve ± 20km from Richards Bay. Activities include ski boating, hiking, swimming and surf fishing.

Richards Bay Country Club
This club is situated on the banks of Lake Mzingazi and boasts a variety of sporting facilities including a spectacular 18-hole golf course, Squash, Tennis, Snooker and Swimming.
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The Tuzi Gazi Waterfront
An ideal playground for water sports enthusiasts. The up market office complex, numerous shops, pubs, restaurants and walk on moorings add to the vibrant atmosphere.

Boardwalk Shopping Centre
Richard's Bay's biggest shopping centre lies close to the entrance to the town in the CBD (Central Business District). Here one can find everything. There are cinemas, restaurants and bars and more than a hundred shops.

Cultural Tours
The local people are colourful and interesting. Learn about their history and their culture. Visit:-

• Kwabhekithunga – Stewarts Farm (Eshowe)
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• Shakaland (Eshowe)
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