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| Richards Bay | ||
| province | KwaZulu-Natal | |
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Richards Bay is a district and administrative seat of the City of uMhlathuze in the south african region KwaZulu-Natal. It lies at the mouth of the Mhlathuze River and is one of the most important industrial ports in the country.
background
The port on the coast of the Indian Ocean was not put into operation until 1976. From here coal is shipped, which at EMalahleni(Witbank) and is intended for the Japanese steel industry. By importing Australian bauxite, an aluminum factory quickly developed. Large quantities of phosphate fertilizers are also exported from Richards Bay. The import of petroleum is important.
getting there
By plane
The 1 Richards Bay Airport
(IATA: RCB) is only of regional importance.
By train
By bus
In the street
Richards Bay is on the 
, it comes from Durban (170 km) and continues to follow Ermelo (420 km).
By boat
The 2 Richards Bay Harbor is also used by cruise ships. The use of shuttle buses is mandatory in the port area.
mobility
A rental car is highly recommended for individual tourists.
Tourist Attractions
- 1 Shakaland Hotel (Zulu Cultural Village)
- 2 DumaZulu Cultural Village & Lodge, Lot H29, Bushlands Rd, Hluhluwe, 3960, KwaZulu-Natal., Hluhluwe, 3960,. Tel.: 27 71 807 6187.
- 3 Mhlathuze Civic Center
activities
- 1 Alkantstrand Beach. Beach with a long jetty. You should also be able to see dolphins from here.
shop
- 1 Boardwalk Mall, 3900, 0A Mark Street, Richards Bay Central. Tel.: 27 71 169 5694. There are numerous large and small shops in the mall and its neighborhood. Toilet use 2 edge. There are ATMs. Caution is advised.
kitchen
There are several restaurants on the promenade at the marina. Here you can also sit with a view of the boats, which for European tourists tend to be in the mid-range price range.
nightlife
accommodation
- 1 Bon Hotel Richards Bay waterfront, Braem Hill, Richards Bay, 3900. Tel.: 27 35 788 0448. Formerly Protea Hotel Waterfront.
health
Practical advice
Exercise caution when driving in the dark. Animals (e.g. cows) graze even right next to expressways (around Richards Bay). These can also run into the street and are, at a permitted speed of up to 100 km / h, a seriously increasing risk of accidents. In the vicinity of the mall, there are also some people walking around in the dark who do not exactly increase the feeling of safety.
trips
- 4 Enseleni Nature Reserve
- 5 Hluhluwe Umfolozi Park
about 75 km to the north - 6 ISimangaliso Wetland Park about 75 km northeast at 1 Santa Lucia, approx. 75 km
- 7 Richards Bay Game Reserve
- 8 Empangeni, Sugar industry
