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uShaka BnB
uShaka BnB is conveniently located just a 4-minute drive from Richards Bay's CBD, placing you near the mall, business hubs, and a variety of restaurants. Nestled in the peaceful residential area of Veld en Vlei, the property is adjacent to a serene green belt, offering a tranquil escape. Accommodation comprises 5 guest rooms and 1 Family Apartment. Each guest room features a private bathroom and contains a TV with streaming apps, a bar fridge, tea/coffee facilities, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi access. The 6-sleeper Family Apartment offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The 1st room has 2 single beds and the 2nd room has 4 single beds. The flat offers a well-equipped kitchen and an open-plan dining and lounge area with a TV for media entertainment. A hearty breakfast can be arranged. uShaka BnB boasts an outdoor swimming pool, a thatched lapa with a braai/BBQ area, outdoor seating, and free secure parking. The guest house is also situated 8 km from the harbour, 9.5 km from Alkantstrand Beach and 30 to 60-minute drive from a variety of top-notch game reserves and nature parks located in the surrounding areas.
Area Info
Richards Bay is a coastal town situated on a 30km² lagoon of the Mhlatuze River in KwaZulu-Natal. Situated halfway between Durban and Kosi Bay, Richards Bay boasts one of South Africa’s largest harbours and forms the tourist gateway to Zululand and Maputaland.
Activities such as fishing, kayaking, boating, jet skiing, sailing, and kite surfing can be enjoyed here. Water sport enthusiasts will revel in scouring the waters at the Tuzi Gazi Waterfront, Naval Island, and Pelican Island. Safe swimming and surfing can be enjoyed at the Alkastrand and Newark beaches.
There is a variety of top-notch game reserves and nature parks located in Richards Bay and the surrounding areas. Spend some time exploring Richards Bay Game Reserve (founded to protect the ecology around the lagoon) or drive further out to Itala Game Reserve, Pongola Game Reserve, Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre, and Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Park. Nature reserves worth a visit include Umlazi Nature Reserve, Enseleni Nature Reserve, Dlinza Forest Nature Reserve, Mapelane Nature Reserve, Amatikulu Nature Reserve, and Harold Johnson Nature Reserve.
Richards Bay has some of the most awe-inspiring wetlands and unspoilt beaches on KwaZulu-Natal’s north coast. You can explore the Zululand Birding Route, which includes Richards Bay Harbour and the game reserve, and covers a geographical area of sand banks, mud flats, mangroves, freshwater pans, and forests. Visitors can expect to see rare bird species such as the cuckoo hawk and pygmy goose as well as hippos and crocodiles in Richards Bay.
Units and Rooms
Triple Room
Guests: 3
Each room is furnished with a double bed and 1 single bed and features a private bathroom. Each room contains a TV with streaming apps, a bar fridge, tea/coffee facilities, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi access.
Family Room
Guests: 4
This family-friendly room is furnished with 2 double beds and features a private bathroom. This room contains a TV with streaming apps, a bar fridge, tea/coffee facilities, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi access.
