Things to do in South Africa, South Africa: The Best Bodies of Water

September 9, 2021 Lashaunda Abraham

in the African Union  (light blue)
Restaurants in South Africa

1. Kosi Bay

Richards Bay South Africa
Excellent
100%
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Kosi Bay

2. Hout Bay

Cape Town Central 7872 South Africa +27 21 790 7278 http://www.houtbay.org/
Excellent
50%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3,324 reviews

Hout Bay

Enclosed by ocean, mountains and wine farms, the former fishing village offers a country affair with some adventure thrown in.

Reviewed By vermeulen_anton

Houtbay....a small bay but with lots and lots to do and to see. From a museum to an old fashioned library, to restaurants, pubs, boat trips, flee market at the harbour, to fresh snoek and chips at the harbour, clean seasand for the kids and the oldies to play, good places to stay, all the main shops like Woolies and Pick and Pay to book shops, toy shops, curio shops and very interesting is the shops at harbour with all old "ship stuff". Get place close to harbour to stay....and walk early in themorning and at dusk on the beach. I always go back when I am in Cape Town....just love the place!

3. Orange River

Groblershoop South Africa +27 21 975 9727 http://amanzitrails.co.za/orange-river-rafting
Excellent
66%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 32 reviews

Orange River

Reviewed By SandraG1278 - Chester, United Kingdom

Our safari was with " on the go " the first stop was Cape Town , after that we stayed by the Orange river and went canoeing , it was fabulous

4. Rocktail Bay

South Africa
Excellent
88%
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6%
Poor
6%
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Rocktail Bay

Renowned for its exotic marine life, Rocktail Bay also comprises precious forests and secluded wetlands.

5. Knysna Lagoon

The coast of the city, Knysna 6571 South Africa http://knysnafeatherbed.com/john_benn.htm
Excellent
57%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
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1%
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4.5 based on 647 reviews

Knysna Lagoon

Reviewed By brinylobster - Auchterarder, United Kingdom

We’ve come to Knysna a few times now and love the lagoon. We have stayed at Leisure Isle, up high overlooking the lagoon, the Waterfront and Laguna Grove. Watching the tides come and go as well as the associated wildlife, boats coming and going etc is a delight and a great way to relax. The Heads are spectacular, visit the viewpoints up high to get great views as well as the rocky bits at the lagoon entrance. Eat at one of the many restaurants at Knysna or Thesen which overlook the lagoon for sunset views too.

6. Wilderness Lagoon

Wilderness South Africa
Excellent
55%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
6%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 133 reviews

Wilderness Lagoon

7. Saint Lucia Estuary

Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, St Lucia 3936 South Africa +27 35 590 1001
Excellent
59%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
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4.5 based on 706 reviews

Saint Lucia Estuary

This estuary is part of the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park and includes fishing, hiking tours, boat tours and a crocodile center. The crocodiles make swimming an ill-advised idea.

Reviewed By Meliepod - Port Shepstone, South Africa

We booked on the hippo croc cruise boat at around Mid Day , which was recommended to us as hippos are usually waking up from their sleep around this time. We saw a lot of hippos and only 2 crocodiles and a rare sighting of Hammer bird and then a green falcon which is the fastest bird or animal on earth I believe . True magic! Only irritation was the rude tour guide from a French group of tourists , he was rather rude to other people not included on his tour. Making it unpleasant for others.

8. Walker Bay

South Africa
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Walker Bay

9. Victoria Bay

George South Africa +27 83 306 9437 http://www.victoriaheightsbb.com
Excellent
54%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 261 reviews

Victoria Bay

Reviewed By DravidGoesSolo

Great waves, and friendly locals. Beware of the rip currents when entering the ocean, I would advise that you ask someone that knows the beach setup before you enter it.

10. Noordhoek Beach

Beach Rd, Noordhoek 7979 South Africa
Excellent
67%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 231 reviews

Noordhoek Beach

Reviewed By Katwedel

I prefer beaches that stretch endlessly along our coast to little pockets of beach that are filled with people, music, umbrellas and ice-cream vendors. Noordhoek is just perfect. It’s worth the drive to get there. Late afternoon welcomes the runners, dog-walkers and even a yoga-enthusiast. There’s plenty of space for everyone to do their thing without encroaching. So peaceful, but not lonely. #KeepItUndiscovered

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