This secret gem of a seaside village is much unchanged from 30 years ago, when we first visited on holiday with our family. It was always a cove where bushbaby and mongoose abound, nature lovers gather, and birders flock. It has always had a wonderful, safe main beach, and a shore break that draws surfers and bodyboarders. It has always provided endless miles of walking and running coastline. It's always been a haven. It still is.
We first moved here six years ago, from the Central Drakensberg, one cold and rainy evening. We bought the house, which is now your accommodation, because my husband is a marine pilot and was transferred to Durban...and we needed to live NOT in the city. Zinkwazi was the obvious option because it was wild.
In September last year, we bought a mountain retreat in the Central Berg, renovated the flat, and moved to the mountains. We considered selling and at one stage thought we'd have to, but the Lord is gracious and we were able to keep the house and offer it to you, for your stay in KZN.
The apartment comprises two levels. Downstairs is a double bedroom and bathroom while upstairs is the living area and kitchen. The flat is air-conditioned, with a deck overlooking the ocean. The entire property is planted with indigenous trees and has a pool and braai area.
It is called Milkwood because of the massive Milkwood that grows in our garden. The Milkwood, by the way, is a protected tree in Zinkwazi, and Zinkwazi itself is a conservancy (and a strictly no fireworks zone). We take our fauna and flora very seriously because it's home to so much wildlife and we residents refuse to allow this beautiful area to become suburban. It's wild - and it must stay that way.
A 100 metres from our gate to your right is a pedestrian gate, where you can explore nature southwards right to the Nonoti River, and even beyond once you reach the lagoon.
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