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Situated south of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, Amanzimtoti is a pleasant coastal town. It is famous for its charming climate and beautiful beaches. Hence, it is a sought-after tourist destination for surfers. Many flock to the Tyron beaches along this coastal town for the annual sardine run.

It is interesting how it developed. According to the popular legend, when the Zulu king Shaka took his army against the Pondos in 1828, he took rest on the banks of a river. While drinking the water from the river, it is believed that he said, "Kanti amanzi mtoti" which means "So, the water is sweet". The river got its name as Amanzimtoti meaning "Sweet Waters".

Dick King passed through this area while he was on his way to Grahamstown in 1842. He was going there to request for help. The route that Dick King took later came to be known as Kingsway. Dr. Newton Adams he had set up a mission station at Umlazi in 1836. In 1847, he shifted from there to Amanzimtoti and began a new mission station. Adams Mission Church came into existence in 1852. Adams College was set up in 1853.

The railway line from Durban to Isipingo was stretched to Park Rynie from 1896 onward. The first train passed through Amanzimtoti in 1907. The first post office was situated at the railway station. The first hotel came up in 1898 to serve the tourists because some of them came all the way from Johannesburg. The first newspaper came out in 1955. Toti's biggest building which was earlier known as Sanlam Centre was built in 1972/73. It was made up of a shopping complex and 25 story block of flats which can house 1500 people.

Cape clawless otters, blue duiker and spotted ground-thrush are found in this area. You can spot Vervet monkeys here. It is all along the Amanzimtoti river that you can find the most of the wildlife. Ilanda Wilds is a nature reserve that was established on the banks of the river in 1965. Umdoni Bird Sanctuary is a bird park. Umbogavandgo, Vumbuka and the Pipeline Coastal Park are the other well known nature reserves and green areas.

If you are visiting for the first time, you can keep in mind the important landmarks like Splash Waterworld, Durban Botanic Gardens, Amanzimtoti Bird Sanctuary etc. For your shopping requirements, you can try out Galleria Mall, Arbour Crossing, Toti Mall, The Little Fish Shop etc. RJ's, Giorgios Restaurant, Panarottis Galleria etc are popular places to eat.

If you are shifting to this place, you might want to know about the educational facilities in this area. Kingsway High School, Amanzimtoti Primary School, Kuswag Skool, Athlone Park Primary School, Amanzimtoti High School etc are the leading educational institutions.