River Valley Resort

No dogs allowed in peak season (Easter & Christmas).
Small dogs allowed out of season. Charge per dog per day.

There are 22 grassed shady Camping sites at our river valley holiday resort in Kwazulu-Natal (KZN) . The South Coast location near the beach makes our camping site a lushes and tranquille holiday location. All camping sites have 16 amp electrical points and there are 10 water points within close proximity to all of the camping sites.

A maximum of six people and two tents are allowed per camping site. Gazebos are considered to be tents. Strictly only (1) one car and trailer per camping site is allowed. A fee per extra car per day will be charged.

If you have any day visitors it is your responsibility to bring your guests' details to the office and pay the daily visitor fee per person and per car.

No plastic ground sheets allowed.
Strictly only porous/open weave ground sheets may be used on the grassed sites

Kelso Beach is a few minutes' walk from our coastal holiday resort.
Pennington Main Beach is five minutes' drive away from River Valley Holiday Resort.
Nkomba Beach, with Pennington Skiboat Club, is two minutes' drive away River Valley Holiday Resort.
Scottburgh Beach is about ten minutes' drive away from our coastal holiday resort.

Experience the extraordinary and exhilarating Sardine Run. Enjoy the thrill of Shark Cage diving. Visit Crocworld, to experience reptiles upclose. Drive through the beautiful Vernon Crookes Nature Reserve. Scuba diving charters to the majestic Aliwal Shoal, and deep sea fishing charters can be arranged.Ask at reception for details.

Durban attractions and amenities (45 minutes by car) are as follows:
The Umgeni River Bird Park
uShaka Seaworld
The Durban Botanic Gardens
The Golden Mile beach front
There are numerous flea markets and craft markets in the area. Contact our reception for more information.

All noise must cease by latest 22H00. Music played from cars is strictly forbidden. In all other cases, radios and T.V’s must be kept at reasonable levels at all times.

Bicycles or scooters are ONLY allowed on the roads, NOT within the sites, pathways, chalets or ablution area. All cycling must cease by no later than 18h00.

Approaching Durban from Johannesburg, along the N3, shortly after passing the Pavilion shopping centre on the right, enter the left lane and follow the South Coast sign. This will take you onto the N2 Highway that runs parallel to the South Coast beach going south.

Go past the old Airport on your left hand side, pass Amanzimtoti and carry on south. You will go past a Shell Ultra City. 20 km after the Shell Ultra City, you will come to the Umzinto North/Park Rynie/Pennington offramp.(This is the fourth offramp after the Ultra City).

Turn left at this offramp, and continue until you reach the traffic lights. Turn right onto the R102, and continue for 7 km until you cross the Umzinto River bridge and reach Dolphin Drive on your left hand side.

Turn left at Dolphin Drive, and immediately left again. Continue straight along Dolphin Drive. (Do not turn off this road). You will go over a small hill and down into a valley. You will see the River Valley Resort sign board in front of you. Keep left of the sign, go down the driveway and press the “Reception” bell on the right hand side for assistance.

Drive carefully, and we will see you when you arrive! Just remember, “Your South Coast holiday starts when you leave home.

Yes, we do! Please enquire about are pensioner's discount when making your booking please.

LONG TERM CAMP SITE RATE are for 2 people only, maximum 6 months,
excluding December and excluding electricity.

Five fully furnished self catering Chalets. including hospitality DSTV and private braais.

Each holiday chalet has a kitchenette, which includes cutlery, crockery, stove, microwave oven and fridge.
The chalet lounge is comfortably furnished, with a colour TV with OpenView.
Chalet's have a private patio and braai area.
A refundable key / remote / breakage deposit of R 500.00 is required when booking to stay in a chalet.
Strictly no pets are allowed in the chalets.
Please note: No towels or dishcloths are provided.
The Booking Deposit is 50% of the total bill. This deposit is non-refundable unless the chalet accommodation is re-let. A handling charge will be deducted. Holiday chalets will be re-allocated if residents do not arrive within 24 hours, and their deposit will be forfeited.
If you have day visitors while on holiday, it is the responsibility of the holiday resident to bring his guests' details to the reception office and pay the day visitor fee which can be found on the rate card. Only (1) vehicle per chalet unless previously arranged with management at the holiday resort. A fee per extra vehicle (car) per day will be charged.