ABOUT SOUTHBROOM
The KZN South Coast is a malaria free area and enjoys a year round sub-tropical climate.
Winter temperatures rarely fall below 10°C and summers, although humid, rarely exceed 27°C.
The elite and quiet little village of Southbroom is situated four kilometers to the south of Margate on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast on South Africa's east coast about 120 kilometers south of Durban and approximately seventy five minutes drive from Durban International Airport
Southbroom is one of the jewels of the South African coastline with a tidal pools, protected bathing beach, rocky bays with unspoiled dunes and areas of natural forest.
Southbroom retains a village atmosphere and the natural heritage has not given way to high-rise hotels and apartment blocks.
The nearby Frederika Nature Reserve consisting of 8 hectares of mature, virgin dune forest is rated one of the finest examples of dune forest remaining in Natal.
The delightful Bush Buck Nature Trail meanders through the sub tropical vegetation.
There are two recognized swimming beaches with two tidal pools in Southbroom and the coastal walk between them is truly pristine.
The beach is protected by shark nets and is patrolled by lifeguards during school holidays.
Grassy banks amid lush green tropical vegetation adjoining the beach are equipped with braai facilities, and are a superb venue for an afternoon braai or picnic.
Adjoining the beach there is a lagoon, which offers safe bathing for children.
This lagoon is also a favorite spot for small canoes and wind surfers.
Southbroom offers several fine restaurants, tennis and bowls club.
Local shopping centres offer a pharmacy, hairdresser, pilates studio, coffee shop, beauty salon and a supermarket for everyday needs. More comprehensive shopping is provided by the nearby towns of Ramsgate, Margate and Shelly Beach with two large shopping malls.
The village of Southbroom centre’s around its scenic 18 hole golf course.
Southbroom Golf Club affords golfer’s impressive views of pristine beaches and the sea; the tranquility of playing alongside the lush indigenous vegetation of the Frederika Nature Reserve; and an opportunity to feel the pride of the Southbroom village as the course meanders past elegant coastal residences.
The clubhouse commands impressive views of the course and the Indian Ocean, affording opportunities for frequent whale and dolphin spotting, and lives up to the early expectations of "popular amenity and social centre" of the village.
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.
Nearby Towns.
Ramsgate, Marina Beach, San Lameer, Trafalgar, Margate, Palm Beach, Leisure Bay, Glenmore, 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.