The Summer holidays are just around the corner, and where better to spend those languorously gorgeous sunny days than at one of the Sapphire Coasts’ world-class Blue Flag beaches.
Immerse yourself in the Indian Ocean’s warm tropical waters or just soak up the blazing South African sun whilst enjoying the beauty of one KZN’s best kept secrets…the South Coast.
The Sapphire Coast Tourism’s Summer Festival is scheduled to kick off on the 10th of December, and is jam-packed with activities for the entire family.
Get into the Christmas spirit on 10th December, with the official lighting of the Christmas tree at 18h00 on the Amanzimtoti Promenade. Also, enjoy the night market between 16h00 and 21h00 which will have a variety of stalls, delicious food and great local music.
Also taking place on the opening day is Turning Point Amanzimtoti’s “Say No To Violence” Graffiti Project. Turning point is a local NGO and is using the project as part of the national 16 Days of Activism Campaign which aims to eliminate violence and abuse against women and children.
“Our aim is to use art to create a visual feast with hundreds of vibrant and colourful images regarding violence and abuse against women and children. We want to invite the entire community to be active participants in the fight to eliminate violence against women and children,” said Loraine Odendaal, Turning Point Centre Manager. Whilst spray paints will be provided, the public is encouraged to bring along templates, paint brushes, old t-shirts and anything else they need to contribute towards this unique piece of public art.
For the duration of the Festival, there will be a free –timed Park Run every Saturday at the Amanzimtoti Main Beach, a great opportunity to exercise as a family.
There will be non-stop fun and entertainment daily between the 17th and 31st December, excluding the 26th. This will include music by local DJs, touch rugby, tug-of-war, beach volleyball, talent competitions and much more.
Kids will be in for a treat with face painting, treasure hunts, puppet shows, sandcastle building and water games.
On 28th December Festival-goers will have a unique opportunity to experience the virtual reality Navara adventure, promoting the all new Nissan Navara, which will be launched in March 2017. Stand a chance to win a three-night weekend adventure with Getaway Magazine to the value of R20 000, an all expenses paid holiday & to be featured in the Getaway Magazine.
The Umnini Dam New Year’s Extravaganza is set to be a day of non-stop celebrations, with live entertainment, music, food and much more.
“We are looking forward to welcoming all our visitors, especially those from outside KwaZulu-Natal,” said Sapphire Coast Tourism’s Monique Botha. She added that this year’s bumper holiday programme has something for everyone. “There will be an abundance of activities for the entire family, especially the kids, so make your way down to the warm Amanzimtoti shores for fun and entertainment not to be missed,” said Botha.
Be sure not to miss out on the Sapphire Coast Tourism’s Summer Festival, which promises to be fun for the entire family. Grab your picnic blankets and beach umbrellas, and head down to Amanzimtoti’s brilliant beaches for an unforgettable summer break.
