Richard’s Bay is considered as the official gateway to Zululand and has morphed from being a tiny fishing village into a bustling harbour town. Today, the 30 km2 lagoon is the major port of the region. It’s growth spurred on by the significant mineral deposits, wonderful wetland scenery, beaches and game reserves.
Despite its natural setting, Richards Bay was long considered a southern African backwater, with as little as 200 residents. The number grew when it was proclaimed as a town, but even today it is relatively underpopulated, with fewer than 60,000 calling the province home.
If the African culture is not your cup of tea, the hinterland offers fascinating flora and fauna. You will also get a chance to see the incredibly rare white rhino along with the bucket list Big Five. Richards Bay’s attractions can be found closer to the port – just 350 km of coastland, also known as “Dolphin coast", a joy for divers and beach lovers alike.
