Four Day Itinerary for Uvongo

  • Day 1: Explore Beaches
    10 minutes (3.2 km) from Margate

    Start your day at the Uvongo Beach, one of the most picturesque beaches on the South Coast. Enjoy a scenic walk along the beach and explore the Uvongo Tidal Pool. Then, continue to the St Michaels Beach which is ideal for swimming and surfing.

  • Day 2: Visit Nature Reserves
    35 minutes (28 km) from Uvongo Beach

    On day 2, visit the Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve where you can go hiking, wildlife viewing and see the amazing Leopard Rock lookout. Next, head to Marina Beach, a secluded beach with warm water from the lagoon.

  • Day 3: Check out Local Attractions
    20 minutes (16.5 km) from Marina Beach

    Start off your day by heading to the South Coast Bazaar Market where you can shop for souvenirs and local goods. Afterwards, head to the Wild 5 Adventures Oribi Gorge for the world’s highest abseiling point over a waterfall.

  • Day 4: Explore History
    25 minutes (20.4 km) from Wild 5 Adventures Oribi Gorge

    Start your last day by visiting the Uvongo Flea Market for great food and top-quality crafts. After shopping, visit the Nelson Mandela Capture Site to learn about South Africa’s struggle for freedom, and view their tribute to this great man.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Uvongo Tidal Pool (1 hour, free)
  • St Michaels Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve (4 hours, R50 admission)
  • Leopard Rock Lookout (1 hour, free)
  • Marina Beach (3 hours, free)
  • South Coast Bazaar Market (2 hours, cost varies)
  • Wild 5 Adventures Oribi Gorge (5 hours, starting at R300)
  • Uvongo Flea Market (2 hours, cost varies)
  • Nelson Mandela Capture Site (2 hours, admission fee R50)
  • Total Estimated Costs: R450

Transportation

You can travel around Uvongo by renting a car for about R350 per day. Make sure to bring your own GPS as some rural areas might not have good signal. You can also catch a taxi or use ride-sharing apps like Uber.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider exploring the Oribi Gorge Hotel and Spa for its scenic views, or visit the Southbroom Golf Club. For less time, shorten the beach and local attractions days to fit your needs.

Airports

The airport that serves Uvongo is Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB), located 110 km away from Uvongo.

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