The KZN South Coast launched a new adventure tour package, ‘the Nyandezulu Experience’ this month.

The package includes a guided tour of the Nyandezulu rural area, with hikes to viewpoints and the iconic Nyandezulu Waterfall. Nyandezulu is 9km inland of Shelly Beach, boasting some beautiful scenery from high above the Indian Ocean.

South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise (SCTIE) recently hosted local media representatives on a fam trip, giving them the opportunity to experience another side of the KZN South Coast.

This forms part of SCTIE’s ongoing drive to include rural communities and businesses in the mainstream tourism economy, while enhancing the tourism experience for visitors.

“The paradise of the Zulu Kingdom truly has a wealth of natural beauty, from our incredible coastline to our mountains, valleys, gorges, waterfalls, and lagoons,” commented Phelisa Mangcu, CEO of SCTIE. “By developing and highlighting these tours and packages, we’re extending the tourism sector into the beautiful hinterland region and meeting the demand of modern tourists – which is unique experiences in nature.”

‘Nyandezulu Experience’ is a day-long tour departing from Port Shepstone and starting with some traditional African cuisine at Zethu Mthiyane Homestay.

Visitors then embark on a hike to the top of Ntantana Mountain where they enjoy a 360-degree view of lush vegetation, the Indian Ocean, and the cascading Nyandezulu Waterfall.

They then head to the cliff of the 80m Nyandezulu Waterfall where they can enjoy more views while sighting local birdlife.

From there it is a descent through the coastal forest to the bottom of the waterfall where hikers can take a dip in the plunge pool created by the waterfall. Finally, there is a riverside picnic before heading back home.

Deseré Bouillon, a tour guide from Exploring South Coast, commented: “Nyandezulu is the most amazing yet challenging experience, and it’s almost in our backyard. We just love to show it to visitors and locals on our tours!”