Amanzimtoti at a glance
Located on the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal, Amanzimtoti offers a variety of scenic beauty and sophistication amidst the ambience of a peaceful seaside resort with easy access to the Durban metropolitan area.
The town derives its name from the river that runs through it, and was named so by the Zulu king, Shaka, for its “sweet water”.
The greater Amanzimtoti suburbs include: Astra Park, Athlone Park, Doon Heights, Doonside, Ezimbokodweni, Illovo Beach, Illovo Glen, Illovo North, Illovo South, Isipingo, Isipingo Beach, Isipingo Rail, Karridene, Kingsburgh, Kwamakhutha, Lotus Park, Mid Illovo, Orient Hills, Panorama Park, Prospecton, Shulton Park, St Winifreds, Umbogintwini, Warner Beach and Winklespruit.
Situated 25 kilometres to the south of Durban, this area is fast becoming a popular town for real estate and property investors looking for a holiday house in a tranquil setting.
The area’s subtropical climate, lush green hills, extensive, well-managed beaches and warm, turquoise waters make it the perfect seaside place to unwind.
Properties for sale in Amanzimtoti range from beautifully designed sea-facing apartments and villas to comfortable free-standing homes and housing in security complexes.
Attractions
Some of the best places to visit and attractions in Amanzimtoti include:
- Gorgeous sandy beaches that are ideal for swimming and surfing; among these are Amanzimtoti Main Beach and nearby Pipeline Beach, on the fringe of the Pipeline Coastal Park.
- Amanzimtoti Bird Sanctuary, which houses about 150 colourful local bird species.
- Splash Water World, one of the largest water parks on KwaZulu-Natal’s south coast.
- The Galleria Ice Rink, a popular skating rink located in the Galleria Mall.
- The Amanzimtoti Beach Horse Riding Trail, a 12-kilometre trail that runs through the beautiful coastal scenery.
- Ilanda Wilds, which is a small-sized vegetated riverine filled with floral wonders of nature and is home to a large variety of birds and 120 different kinds of trees and shrubs. It is also the perfect place for nature walks and picnics.
- The Umdoni Bird Sanctuary provides a short nature trail as well as bird watching hides with many indigenous and exotic species including waterfowl, herons and giant and pygmy kingfishers.
Sporting and leisure amenities along with a variety of entertainment facilities are also catered for with plenty of delightful and excellent restaurants, bars and pubs.
Healthcare
Amanzimtoti offers residents ample access to essential services. Some of the best local hospitals and clinics in Amanzimtoti include the Kingsway Hospital, Howick MediClinic and Ekuhlengeni Care Center and Intercare Clinic.
Schools
Amanzimtoti schools include Kingsway High School and Amanzimtoti High School.
Shopping
Amanzimtoti also includes a whole host of shopping malls. The largest of these is the Galleria Arbour Town. Smaller malls include the Toti Mall, Seadoone Mall and Sanlam Centre.
