ABOUT GLENMORE/MUNSTER.
Glenmore beach is tranquil and natural with long stretches of un spoilt beaches, lush vegetation, wild sea crashing on to boulders, and giant rocky outcrops.
This is an angling and a favorite venue for fishing competitions, surfers make this their local haunt. Bathing is safe as Glenmore beach is shark-protected and has permanent lifeguards on duty. Glenmore is also popular with sea kayakers.
Swimming - Glenmore beach is shark-protected and has permanent lifeguards on duty.
Snorkeling - During clear water conditions, the rocky pools are ideal for snorkeling and many exotic fish specimens can be sited in the rocky crevices and shallow pools.
Glenmore has an all year subtropical climate, however, from April to October the Bottle Nose and Common dolphin, as well as the Humpback and Southern Right Whales, frequent these waters.
SARDINE RUN
The annual Sardine Run, also brings a buzz of activity to Glenmore Beach.
In winter the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal experiences an eco phenomenon that is known as the Sardine Run. This happens when billions of sardines swim up the coast followed by large numbers of sharks, dolphins, sea birds and shoals of game fish.
When these sardines arrive there is a spectacular symphony of sea creatures, each one playing its part in the Sardine Run ocean extravaganza, from dolphins frolicking in the waves on the plunge-diving Caper gannets, this marine spectacle in the warm Ocean is a fascinating and unforgettable experience. The frenzy of activity is a spectacular sight.
Other attractions include The Nightingale shipwreck which ran aground on the rocks off Glenmore Beach in 1933. Part of the wreck, the boiler and cylinder, can still be seen on the rocks and is accessible at low tide. Interested visitors can still pick up pieces of porcelain or trader beads from the beach particularly after storms and high seas.
Nearby Towns.
Ramsgate, Marina Beach, San Lameer, Trafalgar, Margate, Palm Beach, Leisure Bay, Southbroom, Marina Beach, Munster, Port Edward.
Things to do close in the surrounding areas:
- Night life in Margate
- The Wild Coast Casino
- Unique Farm stalls, Art galleries and Craft shops
- Rolling hills and adventures of the Oribi Gorge and Lake Eland Game Reserve
- Horse riding, go-karting, fishing, mountain biking, canoeing, pedal boats and more
- Whales and Dolphin watching... and if you’re lucky, the site of the sardines beaching
- Viewing the crocodile, snake, butterfly and bird parks
- Golfing on some of the best courses in the country
- Wine and Dine at one of many restaurants in the area.
Restaurants in the area
Italian Restaurant
Glenmore sands
Seventh Heaven Pub and restaurant.
Wild coast – selection of several
Mac banana
Activities
Horseback Riding / Horse Trails
Nearby Attractions
Mpenjati Nature Reserve
Mac Banana
Riverbend Crocodile Farm
Wildcoast Sun casino and water sports
Beaver Creek coffe farm
Craft stalls and pottery.
Golf – several top class golf courses.
ABOUT MUNSTER
Munster has one of the most picturesque beaches in South Africa.Munster beach has long stretches of un spoilt beaches, lush vegetation, wild sea crashing on to boulders, and giant rocky outcrops. The large reef is an angling paradise and a favorite venue for fishing competitions.For surf and rock fishing enthusiasts an ideal spot is Pulpit Rock, one of the best deep water spots on the South Coast, where mainly King Mackerel (Couta), Kingfish, Garrick,and Shad can be caught. The coast offers one of the finest angling areas worldwide.
Snorkeling- During clear water conditions and low tide the reef is ideal for snorkeling and many exotic fish specimens can be sited in the rocky crevices and shallow pools.
Glenmore beach is close by and shark-protected with permanent lifeguards on duty and the mouth of the Itongasi River is a popular boat launch site and surfers make this their local haunt.
Munster has a year round subtropical climate and is particularly wonderful from April to October where the Bottle Nose and Common dolphin, as well as the Humpback and Southern Right Whales, frequent these waters.
SARDINE RUN
In winter the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal experiences an eco phenomenon that is known as the Sardine Run. This happens when billions of sardines swim up the coast followed by large numbers of sharks, dolphins, sea birds and shoals of game fish.
When these sardines arrive there is a spectacular symphony of sea creatures, each one playing its part in the Sardine Run ocean extravaganza, from dolphins frolicking in the waves on the plunge-diving Caper gannets, this marine spectacle in the warm Ocean is a fascinating and unforgettable experience. The frenzy of activity is a spectacular sight.
Other attractions include The Nightingale shipwreck which ran aground on the rocks off Glenmore Beach in 1933. Part of the wreck, the boiler and cylinder, can still be seen on the rocks and is accessible at low tide. Interested visitors can still pick up pieces of porcelain or trader beads from the beach particularly after storms and high seas.
Attractions close to Munster
One of the best shark dives in the world - The South Coast is a scuba divers paradise, Aliwal Shoal being most popular with as many as 40 000 dives taking place annually. Protea Banks further south is considered to be one of the best shark dives in the world.
The area includes nature reserves, arts and crafts shops, trails as well as a crocodile farm. Mpenjati Nature Reserve
Natal Space Centre
Umtamvuna Nature Reserve
Mac banana
Top class Golf courses.
Wild coast Sun, San Lameer, Southbroom,Port Edward, Margate.
Nearby Towns.
Ramsgate, Marina Beach, San Lameer, Trafalgar, Margate, Palm Beach, Leisure Bay, Glenmore, Southbroom, Port Edward.
Things to do close in the surrounding areas:
- Night life in Margate
- The Wild Coast Casino
- Unique Farm stalls, Art galleries and Craft shops
- Rolling hills and adventures of the Oribi Gorge and Lake Eland Game Reserve
- Horse riding, go-karting, fishing, mountain biking, canoeing, pedal boats and more
- Whales and Dolphin watching... and if you’re lucky, the site of the sardines beaching
- Viewing the crocodile, snake, butterfly and bird parks
- Golfing on some of the best courses in the country
- Wine and Dine at one of many restaurants in the area.
Umtamvuna Nature Reserve, KwaZulu Natal
Cape Vulture in Umtamvuna Nature Reserve
The Umtamvuna Nature Reserve is famous for its magnificent views of the deep Umtamvuna River Gorge.
Umtamvuna is a treasure house of rare and endemic trees and plant species in a diversity of habitats, with spectacular wild flower displays after the spring rains. The reserve has the best nature walks along the entire KwaZulu Natal coastline, with several marked trails to explore. A large colony of the endangered Cape Vulture can be observed on their nesting sites.
Things to do close in the surrounding areas:
- Night life in Margate
- The Wild Coast Casino
- Unique Farm stalls, Art galleries and Craft shops
- Rolling hills and adventures of the Oribi Gorge and Lake Eland Game Reserve
- Horse riding, go-karting, fishing, mountain biking, canoeing, pedal boats and more
- Whales and Dolphin watching... and if you’re lucky, the site of the sardines beaching
- Viewing the crocodile, snake, butterfly and bird parks
- Golfing on some of the best courses in the country
- Wine and Dine at one of many restaurants in the area.