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The tiny coastal village of Trafalgar is situated about 150 km south of Durban, on the South Coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal.
Trafalgar's beach is protected by shark nets, and provide decent waves for surfers. When the weather is clear, and the ocean calm the rocky reef formation just offshore, provides an excellent place for snorkelling, where one will find fossilised remains of shellfish, various fish species, plant material and petrified wood. These 90 million year old fossil beds are located only a short distance from the shoreline, so at Spring tide it is possible for visitors to walk out and examine these ancient remains in greater detail.
The Trafalgar Marine Reserve is a tiny area extending for only 6 km along the coast and 500 metres offshore. The area incorporates the 190 ha Mpenjati Nature Reserve whose mission is to "preserve, in perpetuity, the natural environment of forest types, dune vegetation and grasslands (including wet grassland) for the benefit of the animals, birds and other creatures occurring there."
The two together form a small unit preserving the sandy seabed, seaweed covered rock reefs, intertidal rocks, sandy beach, coastal fore-dunes, dune forest, estuary, salt marsh, freshwater wetland containing the palmiet sedge and ilala palm grassland. No other protected area in KwaZulu-Natal has such a diversity of habitats in such a small area. This reserve will likely be incorporated into the proposed Pondoland Marine Protected Area, which would extend from southern KwaZulu-Natal into the northern part of the Eastern Cape.
Review - South Coast Accommodation for Port o' Call Caravan Park in Trafalgar, KwaZulu-Natal
wheretostay.co.za/portocall
Our extended family are all avid campers, and we searched high and low for a suitable KZN South Coast Caravan Park (or camping). We discovered the Port o' Call Caravan Park in Trafalgar on the KwaZulu Natal South Coast. Trafalgar is a popular swimming and surfing beach, and the low-lying rocks directly in front of the South Coast caravan park provide excellent spots for fishing and snorkelling. Surprisingly, this Trafalgar caravan park is very well maintained, with spotless ablution blocks and level shady sites, all with electricity. A communal braai area is right next to the playroom, which will keep the kids well entertained with table tennis, darts and TV. There's also a trampoline, playground, swimming and paddling pool.
If you feel like venturing out of the South Coast Port o' Call Caravan Park, there's lots of nearby KZN South Coast activities, such as golf at nearby San Lameer, Port Edward and Southbroom, where you'll find the Southbroom Crocodile Farm. You can bike ride on Port Edward's mountain bike trails - and do make a trip to Beaver Creek Coffee Farm, for bottomless coffee, coffee - liqueur tasting and delicious eats.
Well done Trafalgar Port o' Call Caravan Park - A great South Coast caravan park!.
Next year we'll splash out and try some excitin g beachfront South Coast self catering accommodation
The Van Vuuren family
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 Mpenjati Nature Reserve: less than 5 km
The Mpenjati Nature Reserve is situated on the KwaZulu Natal South Coast 20 km south of the popular holiday destination of Margate. The beautiful reserve lies situated around the Mpenjati River Lagoon, and extends seawards 500m, serving to protect the  Selsdon Park: less than 5 km
Selsdon Park Estate Beach Horse Rides. Selection of
11 horses ranging from ponies to draft horses.
Address: Selsdon Park Farm, Marina Beach
Tel: 083 301 2941
 Toucan Nuts: less than 5 km
Cashew,Macadamia, Pistachios, Pecans, Assorted Nut Brittles, Olive Oils, Chocolates, Cape Dried Fruit.
Tel: 039 313 5244
 San Lameer Country Club: less than 5 km
Holes: 18
Par: 71
Tel: 039 313 5141
San Lameer Estate, Main Road, Lower South Coast, Southbroom
 Simply Indigenous: less than 5 km
- Nursery
- Art Gallery
- Restaurant
Tel: 039 313 0895
 Granny Goose: less than 5 km
Animal Petting Farm and Pony Rides.
Childrens play centre and Tea Garden.
Birthday Parties and Functions.
Tuck shop or bring your own picnic.
Braai area available.
Bushy Vales turn off
Opposite San Lameer Estate
Tel: 083 301 4676
Barn Swallows of Umkobi Lagoon: less than 5 km
An enormous flock of Barn Swallows have chosen to roost in the reed beds of Umkobi Lagoon at Southbroom, on the KwaZulu Natal South Coast, and in the summer months between October and April, visitors to the are can observe millions of swallows retiring
- restaurant
- farmstall
- car wash
Tel: 039 319 1033
Frederika Nature Reserve: 7 km
The Frederika Nature Reserve located at Southbroom on KwaZulu Natal's South coast, was established in 1977 when thirty beachfront residential sites were placed on the market to be sold. A concerned environmentalist named Leo Driessen realised the impor
- Seafood
- Breakfasts
- Takeaways
Tel: 039 319 1002
 Artlink Gallery: 8 km
Ceramics and hand-made knives
Cnr Munster Rd / R61
Open daily 10h00 - 16h00
Tel: 039 319 1178
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Palm Beach
San Lameer
Southbroom
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Testing the Water at Trafalgar
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Wenonah, Unit 14 in Trafalgar, KwaZulu-Natal
The complex is set in a pleasant large garden area with braai facilities, trees and shrubs. The beach is a couple of minutes walk on a charming path through the lush coastal forest inhabited by bird life and monkeys. 2 bedrooms (4 beds) (sleeps ... |
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Trafalgar Retreat in Trafalgar, KwaZulu-Natal
The Trafalgar Retreat Cottage is an appreciable and quiet place where a family of four or five can relax together. The Cottage has two bedrooms with their own bathrooms, including showers. |
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Donna's View in Trafalgar, KwaZulu-Natal
The house sleeps seven comfortably, with one en-suite and a second separate
bathroom. All amenites plus DSTV, washing machine and dryer. Fully-secured with
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Port o' Call Caravan Park in Trafalgar, KwaZulu-Natal
The park is well maintained with spotless ablutions providing ample hot water. Our sites are grassed, level and shady, all with electricity. Some of the sites have sea views which provide amazing vantage points during the dolphin and whale seasons... |
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The tiny coastal village of Trafalgar is situated about 150 km south of Durban, on the South Coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal.
Trafalgar's beach is protected by shark nets, and provide decent waves for surfers. When the weather is clear, and the ocean calm the rocky reef formation just offshore, provides an excellent place for snorkelling, where one will find fossilised remains of shellfish, various fish species, plant material and petrified wood. These 90 million year old fossil beds are located only a short distance from the shoreline, so at Spring tide it is possible for visitors to walk out and examine these ancient remains in greater detail.
The Trafalgar Marine Reserve is a tiny area extending for only 6 km along the coast and 500 metres offshore. The area incorporates the 190 ha Mpenjati Nature Reserve whose mission is to "preserve, in perpetuity, the natural environment of forest types, dune vegetation and grasslands (including wet grassland) for the benefit of the animals, birds and other creatures occurring there."
The two together form a small unit preserving the sandy seabed, seaweed covered rock reefs, intertidal rocks, sandy beach, coastal fore-dunes, dune forest, estuary, salt marsh, freshwater wetland containing the palmiet sedge and ilala palm grassland. No other protected area in KwaZulu-Natal has such a diversity of habitats in such a small area. This reserve will likely be incorporated into the proposed Pondoland Marine Protected Area, which would extend from southern KwaZulu-Natal into the northern part of the Eastern Cape.
Review - South Coast Accommodation for Port o' Call Caravan Park in Trafalgar, KwaZulu-Natal
wheretostay.co.za/portocall
Our extended family are all avid campers, and we searched high and low for a suitable KZN South Coast Caravan Park (or camping). We discovered the Port o' Call Caravan Park in Trafalgar on the KwaZulu Natal South Coast. Trafalgar is a popular swimming and surfing beach, and the low-lying rocks directly in front of the South Coast caravan park provide excellent spots for fishing and snorkelling. Surprisingly, this Trafalgar caravan park is very well maintained, with spotless ablution blocks and level shady sites, all with electricity. A communal braai area is right next to the playroom, which will keep the kids well entertained with table tennis, darts and TV. There's also a trampoline, playground, swimming and paddling pool.
If you feel like venturing out of the South Coast Port o' Call Caravan Park, there's lots of nearby KZN South Coast activities, such as golf at nearby San Lameer, Port Edward and Southbroom, where you'll find the Southbroom Crocodile Farm. You can bike ride on Port Edward's mountain bike trails - and do make a trip to Beaver Creek Coffee Farm, for bottomless coffee, coffee - liqueur tasting and delicious eats.
Well done Trafalgar Port o' Call Caravan Park - A great South Coast caravan park!.
Next year we'll splash out and try some excitin g beachfront South Coast self catering accommodation
The Van Vuuren family
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