Margate: Your Gateway to Paradise
Known for its history of being a place of entreaty or ‘Nkhongweni,’ Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa is listed as a seaside resort town 20 kilometers southwest of Port Shepstone. The town became famous in 1924 with the so-called ‘Margate Monster’ washing up on its shore.
Best Time to Visit
Margate, South Africa is accessible with flights from and to Margate Airport thru CemAir. The best time to visit Margate is from months of March to August. The town of Margate is most likely to receive a crowd of South Africans and foreign tourists in September, January, and August. Travelers can also expect that Margate, South Africa hotels are expected to peak during the same months. For fewer crowds, it’s best to visit in March.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Explore the sunshine and vibrant town of Margate, South Africa with a splash in the waters of Margate Beach. The beach is protected from sharks and is known as an ideal swimming, surfing, body boarding, and stand-up padding area. Guests can reach Margate in 25 minutes when approaching from Port Edward and 20 minutes from Port Shepstone. Meanwhile, visitors can discover the culture and history of the town at the Margate Art Museum. Nearby attractions worth driving to is the neighboring village of Ramsgate. Head over to the Butterfly Valley and spend the day surrounded by gorgeous species of butterflies in their natural environment. For Margate, South Africa hotels located close by the city centre, travelers can book at the Margarate Beach Club, and First Group Margate Sands.