With rising costs putting strain on budgets across the country, planning family outings is becoming even more challenging. Fortunately, the KZN South Coast has a number of cost-effective excursions and adventures that will keep all members of the family entertained.<\/p>\n
\u201cEveryone deserves to create wonderful memories with their family, but it\u2019s understandable that options are limited by financial constraints,\u201d said Phelisa Mangcu, CEO of Ugu South Coast Tourism (USCT). \u201cThat\u2019s why, on the KZN South Coast, we ensure that there are really incredible tourism offerings suited to all budgets. We want to give families the chance to connect while enjoying an exciting adventure in the beautiful Paradise of the Zulu Kingdom. And to make planning these family outings even simpler, we\u2019ve put together a list of our top 21 experience on the KZN South Coast for under R150.\u201d<\/p>\n
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There\u2019s nothing quite like the African safari to set the backdrop for an exciting family adventure! Lake Eland Game Reserve in Oribi Gorge is the place to spot some iconic wildlife while taking a self-drive game drive or bike ride. There are also great 4×4 tracks, fishing spots, paintball, a restaurant, tea garden and picnic sites.<\/p>\n
Cost<\/strong>: Mountain biking, fishing or walking (own equipment): R75 per adult, R45 per child under 8 years<\/p>\n 4×4 tracks: R 150 per vehicle (own vehicle) or R60 per motorbike or quad bike (bring own)<\/p>\n Paintball: R150 per person (10 years and older) for 70 shots, minimum of four people)<\/p>\n Contact<\/strong>: 039 687 0395 or reception@lakeeland.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n Website<\/strong>: www.lakeelandgame<\/a> reserve.co.za<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Families can enjoy a day of fun activities with the award-winning Wild 5 Adventures in Oribi Gorge. There are extreme (and milder) adventures including the 110m abseil, zipline, 85m suspension bridge, quad biking adventures, paintball, team building and guided hiking and birding trails.<\/p>\n Cost<\/strong>: Hiking trails and view site entrance: R30 per adult, R20 for pensioners and children (aged 6 to 12 years), free for under 5 years<\/p>\n Paintball: R150 per person including equipment, helmet and 100 rounds<\/p>\n Contact<\/strong>: 082 566 7424 or info@wild5adventures.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n Website<\/strong>: www.wild5adventures.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n For a culturally enlightened experience, families can head to this wonderful museum that boasts a range of artefacts that tell the interesting history of this seaside town.<\/p>\n Cost<\/strong>: Free<\/p>\n Contact<\/strong>: 039\u00a0688 2195<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Those who enjoy perusing the best local artworks then it\u2019s worth heading over to Margate Museum. The museum showcases artwork from around KwaZulu-Natal, reflecting the rich culture of this incredible region.<\/p>\n Cost<\/strong>: Free<\/p>\n Contact<\/strong>: 039\u00a0312 8392<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This women-owned agritourism initiative in Southport gives tours to give visitors a taste of the organically-grown produce like macadamia nuts. There are also some great fishing spots to be found here.<\/p>\n Cost<\/strong>: R50 per adult, R30 for children (aged 8 to 18 years).<\/p>\n Contact<\/strong>: 079 568 1815<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The world\u2019s southernmost coffee plantation near Port Edward has a great Crop to Cup walkabout tour; the Beaver Creek Coffee Estate Caf\u00e9 which serves breakfasts, snacks, cakes and baked goods; as well as biking along some of the best trails.<\/p>\n Cost<\/strong>: R75 per person<\/p>\n Contact<\/strong>: 039 311 2315 or info@beavercreek.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n Website<\/strong>: www.beavercreek.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n For another agricultural excursion, families can head to Ubumbano for a farm tour and the chance to enjoy some home-made eats at the farm stall or a picnic under the trees. They specialise in freshly-made macadamia nut and rocket pesto, macadamia nut biscuits and brittle, baked mielie loaf and steamed mielie bread.<\/p>\n Cost<\/strong>: R25 per person<\/p>\n Contact<\/strong>: 081\u00a0508 7672<\/p>\n <\/p>\n There\u2019s something for everyone at this family-friendly estate including shopping, four restaurants (and the famous pancake house) and more than 20 adventurous activities.<\/p>\n Cost<\/strong>: R20 or free with any other activity<\/p>\n Animal farm tour adult\/kids: R50\/R40<\/p>\n Banana tour adult\/kids: R55\/R40<\/p>\n Pony rides: R25<\/p>\n Trampoline 10min: R15<\/p>\n Mac Venture Golf 18-hole adventure adults\/kids: R59\/ R40<\/p>\n 9-hole mini putt putt: R35<\/p>\n Mac Butterflies adults\/kids: R55\/R40<\/p>\n Mac Paintball for adults: R95<\/p>\n Contact<\/strong>: 039 319 1033 or macbanana22@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n Website<\/strong>: www.macbanana.com\/activities<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Near Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve just outside of Port Shepstone is this incredible vulture viewing hide where families can enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime experience of observing Cape Vultures in their natural habitat.<\/p>\n Cost<\/strong>: R100 per adult, free for children under 15 years<\/p>\n Contact<\/strong>: 072 893 3794<\/p>\n Website<\/strong>: www.vulturehide.blogspot.com<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The family will be all a-flutter on an outing to this Ramsgate-based butterfly farm which specialises in indigenous butterflies, with many other interesting creatures also homed here.<\/p>\n Cost<\/strong>: R80 per adult, R60 for scholars, R40 for children (3 to 10 years)<\/p>\n Contact<\/strong>: 073 422 5357 or 072 235 3688 or butterflyvalley@ymail.com<\/a><\/p>\n Website<\/strong>: www.butterflyfarm.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Families will smile for a while when they visit the Southbroom-based Riverbend Crocodile Farm, home to more than 200 resident Nile crocodiles. There are scheduled crocodile feedings and the delicious Crocodile Caf\u00e9 for meals and snacks.<\/p>\n Cost<\/strong>: R90 per adult; R70 scholars, students and pensioners; R45 pre-scholars, free for children under 3 years<\/p>\n Contact<\/strong>: 039 316 6204 or info@crocodilecrazy.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n Website<\/strong>: www.crocodilecrazy.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Families who enjoy biking mustn\u2019t miss the opportunity to explore the purpose-built trail networks of Clearwater Trails in Port Edward, with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and Umtamvuna River Gorge.<\/p>\n Cost<\/strong>: Mountain biking: R40 per adult, R20 children (under 12 years)<\/p>\n Walking trails: R20 per adult, R10 per child<\/p>\n Contact<\/strong>: 083 549 6710 or info@clearwatertrail.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n Website<\/strong>: www.clearwatertrails.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Get immersed in nature with a visit to this Scottburgh-based indigenous coastal forest which has several hiking trails for viewing the local bird- and wildlife. There are also scenic picnic sites available.<\/p>\n Cost<\/strong>: R30 per adult, R15 for children U12<\/p>\n Contact<\/strong>: 039 974 2222 or 073 911 8200 or email zeph.dindikazi@kznwildlife.com<\/a><\/p>\n Website<\/strong>: www.kznwildlife.com<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Families visiting Scottburgh can also head to this gorgeous local nature reserve. There are great hikes along various trails within the reserve, and the chance to picnic along the banks of the Mpambanyoni River.<\/p>\n Cost<\/strong>: R30 per vehicle with 5 passengers, R10 more for an added passenger<\/p>\n Contact<\/strong>: 082 406 9891 or info@tourismsouthcoast.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hiking trails cut across a variety of ecosystems in this Manaba-based nature reserve which is home to birdlife, antelope and smaller mammals. There are also fantastic picnic sites found here.<\/p>\n Cost<\/strong>: R30 per person<\/p>\n Contact<\/strong>: 083 263 5537<\/p>\n Website<\/strong>: www.rivervalleynaturereserve.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Just outside of Port Shepstone is the unmatched Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve which boasts memorable hiking trails along forests, rivers, rapids and ravines \u2013 as well as the Samango Waterfall.<\/p>\n Cost<\/strong>: R30 per adult, R15 for children aged 3 to 12 years<\/p>\n Contact<\/strong>: 039 679 1644 or info@tourismsouthcoast.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n Website<\/strong>: www.kznwildlife.com<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bird lovers should take the opportunity to visit to this indigenous coastal reserve in Trafalgar, which has two fantastic hiking trails and great views.<\/p>\n Cost<\/strong>: R15 per adult, R5 per child under 12 years<\/p>\n Contact<\/strong>: 0784756792<\/p>\n Website<\/strong>: www.kznwildlife.com<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This pristine coastal reserve, located near Port Edward, is home to the world\u2019s smallest desert \u2013 sitting at only 200m in diameter and 11ha in entirety. This is a must-see global phenomenon on the beautiful KZN South Coast.<\/p>\n Cost<\/strong>: R30 per adult, free for children under 12 years<\/p>\n Contact<\/strong>: 083 631 9331<\/p>\n Website<\/strong>: www.reddesertnaturereserve.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Port Edward is also home to the Umtamvuna Nature Reserve which has several marked trails for excellent wild- and birdlife viewing.<\/p>\n Cost<\/strong>: R20 per person<\/p>\n Contact<\/strong>: 039 311 2383<\/p>\n Website<\/strong>: www.kznwildlife.com<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is a really unique family outing where visitors are taken on a guided hike along the mountainside using a rope-and-rung system affixed to a rock face, with great gorge and waterfall views. Once inside the KwaXolo Caves, visitors get to experience centuries-old San artwork before enjoying a family picnic.<\/p>\n Cost<\/strong>: R150 per adult, R120 per child 8 to 16 years<\/p>\n Contact<\/strong>: 076 185 3447 or 074 887 3742<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The entire family will enjoy a trip to the biggest reptile farm in Africa! This Shelly Beach animal centre is home to several reptile species, a petting zoo with farm animals and exotic birds.<\/p>\n Cost<\/strong>: R140 per adult, R120 per child aged 4 to 12 years<\/p>\n Contact<\/strong>: 082 492 8256 or info@purevenom.com<\/a><\/p>\n Website<\/strong>: www.purevenom.com<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n There\u2019s so much to \u2018sea\u2019 and do on the KZN South Coast! To find out more about these and other KZN South Coast family outings:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Follow the hashtags #seaanddo #greatestshoalonearth #sardinerun #subtropicalparadise #kznsouthcoast<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" With rising costs putting strain on budgets across the country, planning family outings is becoming even more challenging. 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