Amanzimtoti is also well known for surfing, paddle skiing and cheap family Ski boat trips that can also be arranged.
For the more adventurous traveler the world famous Aliwal Shoal diving spot is a short distance from accommodation for diving and world famous as one of the top ten dive sites in the world, the shoal affords an exceptional undersea diving paradise.
The Banana Express train is a functioning narrow gauge steam train running between Port Shepstone accommodation and Paddock accommodation . The Banana Express leaves on Wednesdays and Saturdays is at ten in the morning. The Banana Express climbs and winds its way inland through large banana plantations and lush green fields of sugar cane, twisting and turning almost doubling back on itself as it climbs the steep hills and valleys.
There's a wide choice of budget family shopping facilities, cheap family entertainment, budget restaurants and if you still have some energy left by night time, you can enjoy the exciting nightlife whilst finding overnight accommodation.
Diving accommodation for the world famous Aliwal Shoal, which is situated at the town of Umkomaas, is a popular scuba spot for adventure holidaymakers, being recognized as one of the one of the ten best dive sites in the World. The scuba diving sites include reefs, 2 wrecks, and one of the scarest attractions, "Raggie Cave" where scuba divers will get a chance to mingle with ragged tooth sharks of the warm Indian Ocean.
Golf Courses accommodation close by the local Amanzimtoti Golf Course, UmkomaasGolf Course, Umbogintwini Golf Course, Scottburgh Country Club and the Selborne Country Club. The Kwa-Zulu Natal South Coast boasts some of the cheapest golf course accommodation with their indigenous coastal fauna. The courses all offer a spectacular ocean view making for a uniqie golfing experience whilst in Amanzimtoti.
