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Mdoni House Guest Lodge- Port Shepstone Kwazulu-natal South Africa Bed and BreakfastCharmingly set in a secluded subtropical hillside garden 500m from the sea, 95km south of Durban Airport and close to all major routes and South Coast attractions. Our hospitality and comfort is appreciated by travellers, businessmen and holidaymakers alike.
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Dieu-donnee River Lodge- Port Shepstone Kwazulu-natal South Africa Bed and Breakfast3-star establihment situated on R102 between Durban and East London. Seven fully-serviced en suite apartments overlooking pool and braai area. Full English breakfast served on the deck or in the dining room. Conference facilities available for small groups or functions. Your hosts Wim and Antoinette Meyer.
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Seaview B&b- Port Shepstone Kwazulu-natal South Africa Bed and BreakfastAccredited and approved accommodation, all units are spacious with en suite bathrooms, own lounge and balcony. Private entrance, breathtaking sea views. Situated next to Port Shepstone Country Club guests are welcome to use the facilities. Near to Sand Spit for salmon fishing. Ride on the Banana Express which is an old narrow gauge steam train running inland, stopping for tea along the way.
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Geography: The Hibiscus Coast, with its sundrenched Blue Flag beaches and subtropical forests, stretches from Hibberdene to Port Edward and takes in the coastal town of Port Shepstone.
History: Port Shepstone, the largest town on the tropical KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, was founded in 1867 when marble deposits were discovered near the mouth of the Mzimkulu River. A harbour was built and the first ship entered the harbour on 8 May 1880. This was the start of a strong trading connection between Durban and Port Shepstone. The 200 Norwegian settlers who were brought out to farm the area helped develop the trade potential of the harbour and by 1893 Port Shepstone was being used as a full fiscal harbour. When the railway from Durban reached Port Shepstone the harbour fell into disuse and the river silted up. Today the town is the administrative, commercial, distribution and transport centre of the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast.
Art and Culture: Visitors can discover the cultural history of the region at the Port Shepstone Museum with its fascinating exhibits on shipwrecks and the world-famous sardine run. The church on the outskirts of town was the cultural and social core of the Norwegian settlers.
Science and Nature: The Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve is a spectacularly scenic and very popular reserve. Visitors to the Gorge will enjoy the bizarre rock formations and waterfalls, as well as the abundant bird life.
Entertainment: Many of the activities to be found in Port Shepstone are centred on the water. On the river, visitors can go boating and river rafting while swimming in the tidal pool is great fun. The Banana Express is a romantic trip on a narrow gauge steam train and visitors will find the journey from Port Shepstone to Paddock via Oribi Gorge quite unforgettable.
Sport: Travellers who remembered their clubs will be in for a treat at the highly rated golf course at the Port Shepstone Country Club.
Did You Know? The Mzimkulu River is the largest on the South Coast and meets the sea at Port Shepstone. Its mouth was large enough for coasters to sail into.
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