Community
Set in a
stunning landscape
of ocean, river and hills, the small town of Mtunzini is a hidden gem on the northern coast of KwaZulu-Natal.
Drawing nature lovers to its indigenous forests, pristine estuary and long beaches. Mtunzini, meaning ‘place in the shade’ in Zulu, is a town where communities come together, urbanites shed their city stresses, and outdoor enthusiasts fulfil their passion for adventure.
Leisure facilities range from golf, tennis and squash at the local country club, to boating and fishing at the ski-boat club. Amenities in the town include a well-regarded primary school, restaurants, coffee shops, pharmacies, hardware stores, a supermarket and other shops catering for day-to-day shopping needs. There are also two private high schools nearby with a bus service.
Area & History
The towns of Richards Bay and Empangeni, located half an hour’s drive away, offer a wider range of facilities and amenities, while the Ballito Junction mall is a 50-minute drive away, and Umhlanga’s Gateway Theatre of Shopping is just over an hour away. King Shaka International Airport can be reached in an hour on the N2 highway.
In 1995, Mtunzini was declared a conservancy to preserve its natural biodiversity. The area is renowned for its prolific birdlife, and over 300 species of birds have been recorded, including the rarest breeding bird of prey in South Africa, the palm nut vulture.
Its close proximity to Zululand’s game reserves, world heritage sites and places of historic interest, combined with a tranquil, outdoor lifestyle and accessibility to amenities and major commercial centres, makes Mtunzini a sought-after destination in South Africa.