Bushwillow Camping

Kenton’s beaches have been hailed as some of the best in South Africa: for starters there’s Kariega beach, set between the tidal rivers of Kariega and Bushmans, spot on for family outings and scenic strolls next to the Ghio Wetland Nature Reserve that runs alongside; then there’s the vast stretch of sand, Boknes river pedal boat rides and warm lagoon at Boknes beach, all making for tiptop days with the tiddlies too. Elsewhere inland, head to Waters Meeting Nature Reserve and climb the observatory to catch the cracking views over the Kowie River horseshoe bend, and relax around the pretty picnic area there. Also splendidly, the game reserves of Kariega and Sibuya, home to heaps of birds and big critters like lions, elephants, leopards, rhino, hippo and giraffe, are also within superly easy reach. For several scenic hiking routes, head to the Assegaai Trails, less than half an hour’s drive away, for 35 kilometres’ worth around a nature reserve past swimming holes, grassland, riversides and highly spectacular lookout points.