The Hibiscus Coast - Our Rainbow on the Water

Hibiscus Coast Craft and Craft Making

Lekuku Arts & Crafts
A KZN registered tourism establishment
Telephone:(073)3483896

Rotary Flea Market Uvongo

Every Saturday
Opposite Douglas Mitchell Sports Grounds
Telephone: (039) 3157600

S'Khumba Crafts

Southbroom
Beautiful leather crafts
Telephone:(039)3168212

The Southern Explorer

'Working together for each other'


The Southern Explorer is considered the definitive guide to the bounty of treasures both natural and man made, for tourists who intend exploring our special piece of Africa. This user-friendly route guide is designed to help visitors to plan their precious holiday time wisely and highlights ‘must see’ tourist attractions in the region. The Southern Explorer Association strives to ensure that certain standards are met in terms of service and advertised hours by all participating members. The spectacular KwaZulu Natal South Coast is home to many talented artists and crafters. Initiated by Tourism Margate, the Southern Explorer craft route was started in 1996. This publication is now the result of the collaborative efforts of individual advertisers who in June 2002 formed the Southern Explorer Association.


With the assistance of the Ugu Regional Council this now includes advertisers from the entire Ugu region stretching from Umkomaas in the North, to Port Edward in the South and inland to Harding. Eleven rural craft outlets inviting visitors to venture inland to experience some breathtaking scenery and to experience the rural lifestyle. Besides arts and crafts, the hospitality and entertainment industry are now also part of the Southern Explorer stable, and we encourage the public to take to the country and explore.


The Samango Monkey
The Southern Explorer Association has chosen the rare Samango monkey (cercopithecus mitis) as a mascot and logo. The silhouetted image of the Samango monkey serves to sign- post Southern Explorer members and is used for branding the various Southern Explorer routes.


Besides symbolizing the close relationship between man and nature, the Samango displays unique qualities synonymous with those of the Southern Explorer. This regal little monkey found in the coastal scarp forests of our region, is shy and gentle, yet characteristically inquisitive and exploratory by nature. The Samango is a highly social animal forming very strong family units which serve to ward off predators and help in defending food resources.


Natural Beauty and Adventurous Spirit
Our region is blessed with some of the finest natural beauty Africa has to offer. Here amongst the subtropical forests and sun drenched golden beaches is a paradise waiting to be explored. Already famous for the annual sardine run, the Indian Ocean also offers some of the finest diving, whale and dolphin watching, and fishing in South Africa. Nature reserves boasting a wealth of fauna and flora, spectacular farmlands and breathtaking rural areas, all complement the vast marine treasures of the region.


For the more adventurous, one can go mountain biking, horse riding or partake in an extreme challenge such as sea kayaking, abseiling, white water rafting, gorge swinging or shark diving. For the more conservative, the region offers eleven fine golf courses and a number of other excellent sports facilities. Why not unwind with a sundowner or experience some of the scrumptious cuisine in one of the quaint restaurants before retiring to one of the many fine accommodation retreats.


For more information contact The Adventure Centre on (039) 3157065.

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