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A coastal town just south of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, Amanzimtoti is well known for its warm climate and numerous beaches. It is a popular tourist destination and its residents live a relaxed lifestyle in a family-orientated environment. Amanzimtoti has various types of homes perfect for couples, families, investors and retirees.
A brief history of the area
According to local legend, when the Zulu King Shaka led his army down the south coast on a raid against the Pondos in 1828, he rested on the banks of a river. When drinking the water, he exclaimed "Kanti amanzi amtoti" which is isiZulu for "So the water is sweet". The river came to be known as Amanzimtoti which translates to "Sweet Waters".
Distance from key points
Amanzimtoti residents are able to reach King Shaka International Airport via the N2 and will take approximately 42 minutes (58,3 km) to get there. Amanzimtoti beach is only 2,2 km (4 minutes) away via Umdoni Road and Galleria Mall is only 1,6 km (4 minutes) away via Moss Kolnick Drive.
Climate
Amanzimtoti has a subtropical climate with the warmest month of the year being February, which has an average maximum temperature of 28 °C. The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 23 °C. In January, Amanzimtoti sees 130 mm of rainfall making it the wettest month of the year.
Schools in the area
When it comes to choosing a place to live, you want to know what schools are in the area as it is a key factor in the decision-making process. Fortunately, Amanzimtoti has some great schools for you to choose from.
Some of the top primary schools in the area include Moyeni Pre-Primary, Amanzimtoti Primary School, Athlone Park Primary School, Harper House Primary School, WoelWater Pre Primêre Skool and Doon Heights Primary School.
For high schools, you should consider Amanzimtoti High School and Kingsway High School.
Healthcare in the area
Now that you know the top schools in the area, the next step would be to find out about the healthcare in the area. Amanzimtoti is home to its very own Netcare Kingsway Hospital which is only a four-minute drive and so you can have peace of mind that should an emergency arise, you'll be covered.
For your day-to-day needs, you could always pop into Arbour Crossing Medical Centre, Seadoone Medical Centre Inc, Intercare Amanzimtoti or Athlone Park Clinic.
Veterinarians in the area such as Amanzimtoti Veterinary Clinic and Seadoone Veterinary Clinic will be able to assist you with all your furry friend's medical needs.
Shopping centres
Amanzimtoti is home to the acclaimed Galleria Mall which has everything you need from jewellery, clothing, electronics, groceries or even just a fun day out. There are however other shopping centres in the area that you may be interested in as well such as Arbour Crossing Retail Centre, Athlone Park Centre or Toti Towers.
Restaurants
As Amanzimtoti is a tourist destination, you can expect the area to have some amazing restaurants for you to choose from whether you are looking for a romantic setting, a family-orientated environment or somewhere to grab a bite to eat with friends.
Some of the restaurants you should visit include Ollie's Pub and Grill, 19 Beach Road Restaurant, Lords & Legends, The Thirsty Whale, Clear Waters Spur Steak Ranch, Memories Restaurant and The Rock Cafe.
Special attractions
Residents of Amanzimtoti have loads of options when it comes to attractions in the area. Besides the beautiful beach that is free to everyone, there are other places that should be added to your to-do list.
Splash Waterworld is an awesome little water park with slides, pools and braai areas that the whole family will love.
No matter the weather, you can always visit the Galleria Ice Rink for a day of fun.
Animal lovers, you could always go for a horse ride along the beach with Gary's Beach Rides.
Make Amanzimtoti your home. Let it be your story.
Amanzimtoti is a family-friendly neighbourhood that offers its residents vacation-style living. Whether it's a townhouse, flat or freestanding home you're after, Seeff has a wide variety of properties for you to choose from, so contact one of our property practitioners today.
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