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THEMBA LAMAMPONDO TOURS
The Southern Explorer Association (SEA), in partnership with Ugu South Coast Tourism, aims to promote the South Coast as a quality, affordable, all-year-round destination. By profiling a quality range of attractions in all 9 Southern Explorer tours, the Route Guide plays an important role in bringing tourists into the less developed, hinterland and rural areas. By becoming a part of the SEA community, artists, crafters and SMMEs living in areas that fall outside the traditional tourist hubs can start to gain access to the main stream tourist s spend. Ugu South Coast Tourism, in an effort to boost such growth, offers a limited number of sponsored advertisements to developing products. To promote sustainability, such products are given the opportunity to attend training workshops that help equip them with the skills they
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UMTAMVUNA NATURE RESERVE
A botanical paradise consisting of an interesting stretch of riverine forest and steep rocky cliffs bordering the Umtamvuna river. There are numerous walks highlighting the fantastic scenery of different parts of the reserve. No accommodation, caravanning or camping facilities are available in the reserve. An entrance fee is payable at the gate. Call: 039 311 2383 Visit: www.kznwildlife.com
Fascinating guided beach walks exploring the Mzamba shoreline s high concentration of fossils, some dating back 85 million years (Cretaceous period). See petrified trees, ammonites, nautilus shells, giant clams and more. Depart Tues to Sat at 9am, from the Wild Coast Sun.
need to grow their enterprises such training is accessed through Ugu South Coast Tourism s Development Manager, Bukeka Zwezwe. Ugu South Coast Tourism (Pty) Ltd was established as a Municipal Entity by the Ugu District Municipality to serve as the District s Tourism Authority, thus encompassing the Municipal areas of Ezinqoleni, Hibiscus Coast, Umdoni, Umuziwabantu, Umzumbe and Vuhlemehlo. The District s tourism strategy is aligned with those of the provincial tourism authority (Tourism KwaZulu Natal) and nationally, with that of South African Tourism.
926 CRAGSVIEW WILD CARE CENTRE
The centre rehabilitates and releases back into the wild many animals that have sustained injuries and stress due to human influence, as well as orphaned animals and birds. Patients include antelope, from the protected blue duiker to bush buck, a large variety of birds and small mammals indigenous to the UGU region. ADVERTISEMENT IS SPONSORED BY UGU SOUTH COAST TOURISM www.tourismsouthcoast.co.za Head Office: 039 682 7944
APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE MON TO SUN AT 10:00 Craig Hosken: 073 749 1059 Rose Naude: 082 954 1812
ADVERTISEMENT IS SPONSORED BY UGU SOUTH COAST TOURISM www.tourismsouthcoast.co.za Head Office: 039 682 7944
Benny: 079 198 5975 Wild Coast Sun: 039 305 4830
927 PREMIER HOTEL EDWARDIAN Premier Hotel Edwardian is situated in the small coastal town of Port Edward, a golfer's paradise. Offering luxurious and well appointed accommodation with varying options, as well as 4 conference facilities catering for up to 150 delegates. Close to spectacular beaches, situated 1km from the town centre.
Cnr Ramsey Avenue and Main Road, Port Edward Tel: 039 311 3618 Fax: 039 311 3619 Email: edwardian@premierhotels.co.za GPS -31° 3' 21.9" S /30° 12' 44.6" W Central Reservations: 086 111 5555
www.premierhotels.co.za
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