Port Shepstone
Afrikaans name: Port Shepstone

Port Shepstone
Photo © Steven Herbert
KwaZulu-Natal
Port Shepstone is a seaside town about 120 km south of Durban. It is situated on the south bank of the Mzimkulu River.
The town was founded in 1867 and named after Sir Theophilus Shepstone who was a member of the Natal government. Soon after Port Shepstone was established a small harbour was built but this fell into disuse after the railway line, linking Port Shepstone with Durban, was opened in 1901.
One of the obvious sights in Port Shepstone is the lighthouse at the mouth of the Mzimkulu River.
Accommodation in Port ShepstoneThe main attraction for tourists is the many beaches in the area. Swimming, fishing, surfing and snorkelling are all popular activities in and around Port Shepstone. The town has many restaurants and different types of accommodation available.
There are a number of game reserves within an easy drive from Port Shepstone. Travelling inland on can visit the spectacular Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve and the nearby Lake Eland Game Reserve. Skyline Nature Reserve is situated near Margete. Further south is the Umtamvuna Nature Reserve.

Port Shepstones beach
Photo © Steven Herbert
References and further reading
Book of the Road - 4th edition - Author: MapStudio - Year Published: 2019 - Page: 139Conolly's Guide to Southern Africa - Author: Denis Conolly - Year Published: 1982 - Page: 191
Country Life - Issue 209 - Author: - Year Published: 2013 - Page: 55
On Route - A region by region guide to South Africa - Author: B.P.J. Erasmus - Year Published: 1995 - Page: 121
Reader's Digest Illustrated Guide to Southern Africa - 4th edition - Author: - Year Published: 1986 - Page: 331
Southern Africa from the Highway - Author: AA RSA - Year Published: 1991 - Page: 211
The Pictorial Motoring Atlas of South Africa - Author: Maxwell Leigh - Year Published: 1987 - Page: 113