The town of Richards Bay boasts the country's largest harbour and some of its most magnificent wetland scenery. The town also offers the visitor entrance to Zululand. This part of the African continent is a land of exquisite beauty unique in its incredible diversity. Richards Bay is a vibrant town and is quickly becoming a chosen north coast holiday destination, offering spectacular beaches and unspoilt natural scenery. Richards Bay is one of the closest sea destinations from Gauteng and enjoys a summer climate all year round. The coastline stretches about three hundred and fifty kilometres from the mouth of the Tugela River in the south to the Mozambique border in the north. The coastal plains include beautiful beaches and conservation areas and contains the largest estuarine system in Southern Africa.
Richards Bay is the main shopping town in the area and has a large shopping mall and supermarkets. However all of the smaller towns do have smaller supermarkets and shopping centres. There are a number of shops and roadside markets which sell traditional Zulu and Tsonga craft at which momento's can be purchased to remind you of your visit to this wonderful area.

Because Richards Bay is such a prime tourist destination as well as a busy econimic centre in KZN, the town and suburbs abound with a variety of accommodation options. there are many beautiful B&B accommodation establishments, stunning Guest Houses, luxurious Hotels, Self Catering accommodation and also a lovely Caravan Park, one of two resorts in Richards Bay with private access to the BEACH.

The lively town of Richards Bay started as a makeshift harbour set up by Sir Frederick Richards, a Commodore of the Cape, during the Anglo-Boer War of 1879.

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