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Meerensee, Zululand
Meerensee, sometimes spelt Meer en See, is a pretty, upmarket suburban area that lies on the edge of Richards Bay Harbour between Alkantstrand, the local beach, and an inland lake. Hence its name - Meer en See - Lake and Sea. Include in the already attractive package a golf estate in the vicinity, and the promise of peace and quiet, and you can see why a stay here might be attractive.
Across on the other side of the lake are an arboretum and neighbourhoods aptly called Bird Wood and Veld En Vlei - named for the predominance of green space, and abundance of trees. All around here the bird life is spectacular and it is not surprising if you consider the subtropical vegetation that dominates this part of Richards Bay, despite the development, and the numerous trees that allow for the element of bird song.
Drive along Dune Route and you will get a real sense of typical seafront vegetation. As you make your way further down this stretch of road, closer to Kostertkring, you will start to see the full extent of the vegetation that surrounds the homes here.
Richards Bay is regarded as something of a hub from which to explore Zululand and, as a result, it is brimming over with everything visitors demand from their stay here - big chain stores, chain restaurants, movie houses and more. But it also provides shark protected beaches, great fishing spots, deep sea charters that operate from the nearby harbour, and great time out for families with children. Nearby are game parks, bird sanctuaries and the odd crocodile farm. If it's a true sense of Zululand you are after, this is a good place to base yourself.
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Meerensee has spectacular homes and is so close to the warm sea off this coast. We enjoyed this suburb very much - feeling like we were "at home", just in a more luxurious home than our own!! There is so much greenery around the houses that each one feels quite isolated from neighbours, giving you a sense of tranquillity. Just wonderful.
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Hotels & other accommodation options
Guest House
Nyathi Lodge
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Guest House / Bed & Breakfast
Mzingeli Guesthouse
Mzingeli Guesthouse is an up-market venue offering accommodation in Merensee on a golf estate. The guesthouse is perfectly located between the be...
Guest House
DuneSide Guest House
The Guest House is ideally suited for business executive or tourist seeking comfortable accommodation. DuneSide Guest House is located in the cit...
Self Catering
Pompano Place
Pompano Place has two units which can each accommodate two guests each. Each unit has a bedroom furnished with a Queen-size bed. There is a cosy ...
Self Catering
On The Bay 98
On The Bay 98 offers accommodation in Richards Bay in the prestigious Mzingazi Waterfront Village, alongside the canal joining the Richards Bay H...
Self Catering
On the Bay 108
On the Bay 108 is located alongside the canal joining the Richards Bay Harbour in the prestigious Mzingazi Waterfront Village in Richards Bay. Th...
Bed & Breakfast
Elephant Hills B&B
Elephant Hills offers accommodation in the upmarket suburb of Meerensee. All rooms are en-suite and fitted with air-conditioning for the warm, su...
Bed & Breakfast / Self Catering
La Rochelle Inn
Surrounded by tropical gardens, experience warm and homely comfort. A stay at La Rochelle is like being in your own home whilst being treated to ...
Guest House / Bed & Breakfast
The Ridge Guesthouse
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Guest House
Minilitha Lodge
Minilitha Lodge provides accommodation in nine fully self-contained rooms in Richards Bay. The establishment has a garden and braai facilities......
Self Catering
Villa Pesca
Villa Pesca is a holiday home in Meerensee offering self catering accommodation in Richards Bay. Villa Pesca is situated 1km from various shops a...
Guest House / Bed & Breakfast
Umuzi Guesthouse
Umuzi Guesthouse is located in Meerensee and offers accommodation, excellent food and the ideal base of operation from which to explore the area....
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Hillton Manor Guest House
Hillton Manor Guesthouse offers accommodation in Meerensee, a delightful coastal suburb which overlooks the Mzingazi Lake. With our friendly natu...
Hotel
Premier Hotel The Richards
Premier Hotel The Richards enjoys the reputation of being one of the best hotels in Richards Bay. Situated in the exclusive suburb of Meerensee, ...
Self Catering
On the Bay 72
On the Bay 72 is located in the prestigious Mzingazi Waterfront Village in Richards Bay, alongside the canal joining the Richards Bay Harbour....
Things to do in the area
Lighthouses
Durnford Lighthouse
An unattended aceylene gas lighthouse, Durnford was originally erected in 1916 on a headland 15 kilometres south of Richards Bay. The headland on...
Beaches & Pools
Alkanstrand
Dubbed the tourism gateway to Zululand and Maputaland, Richards Bay is characterised by its exquisite beaches and the gorgeous terrain that is so...
Family Entertainment
Boardwalk Inkwazi Mall
The Boardwalk Inkwazi Mall is one of the most popular centres of shopping and entertainment in Richards Bay. Here, more than 65 000 square metres...
Picnic
Naval Island
Naval Island is one of the most popular beach attractions in Richard�s Bay; both amongst the locals and the tourists that visit here every year. ...
Noteworthy attractions
Game Reserves
AmaZulu Game Reserve
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Game Reserves
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
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Game Reserves
Ithala Game Reserve
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Game Reserves
Mkhuze Game Reserve
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Game Reserves
Mkuze Falls Private Game Reserve
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Game Reserves
Pakamisa Game Reserve
The Pakamisa Private Game Reserve comprises a pristine malaria free wilderness area of some 2500 hectares. Access to the reserve is restricted, e...
Game Reserves
Pongola Nature Reserve
The Pongola Nature Reserve was first proclaimed in 1894 and is the second oldest reserve in the world and the oldest in South Africa. Pongola Nat...
Game Reserves
Richards Bay Game Reserve
The Reserve has remnant stands of swamp forest, the Thulazihleka Bird viewing hide in small swamp and the Tidal Mudflats and shallows south of th...
Game Reserves
Ubizane Wildlife Reserve
Ubizane Wildlife Reserve boasts a variety of wildlife including white rhino, giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, most species of antelope, and over 350 s...
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