Richard's Bay: 13 Feb 2008 to 14 Feb 2008

The bustling town of Richards Bay began as a makeshift harbour, set up by a Commodore of the Cape, Sir Frederick Richards, during the Anglo-Boer War of 1879, and settlement sprang up around the port now named after him.

The town offers vibrant and spectacular scenery with unspoilt beaches and coastal conservation areas that incorporate the largest estuarine system in South Africa. The country’s largest harbour also is home to some of its most magnificent wetlands. Richards Bay Game Reserve protects aquatic birds and lagoon animals such as hippos and crocodiles, which were formally subject to intensive slaughtering.

With an entrance to Zululand, this corner of Africa’s continent delights with exquisite beauty, incredible diversity and golden eastern shores that are gently caressed by the Indian Ocean. Those who love surfing, fishing, hiking, swimming or just watching nature have come to the right place.

The bustling town of Richards Bay began as a makeshift harbour, set up by a Commodore of the Cape, Sir Frederick Richards, during the Anglo-Boer War of 1879, and settlement sprang up around the port now named after him.

The town offers vibrant and spectacular scenery with unspoilt beaches and coastal conservation areas that incorporate the largest estuarine system in South Africa. The country’s largest harbour also is home to some of its most magnificent wetlands. Richards Bay Game Reserve protects aquatic birds and lagoon animals such as hippos and crocodiles, which were formally subject to intensive slaughtering.

With an entrance to Zululand, this corner of Africa’s continent delights with exquisite beauty, incredible diversity and golden eastern shores that are gently caressed by the Indian Ocean. Those who love surfing, fishing, hiking, swimming or just watching nature have come to the right place.