Pennington Geography The resort village of Pennington lies on the South Coast, about 3km from the Mzinto River mouth. It is located about 80km south of the Durban city centre. History The village is named after the Pennington family, farmers of the area in the 19th century. One of the early sugar magnates, Sir Frank Reynolds, bought a piece of the farm and built a holiday mansion on it, which was to be used exclusively for the prime minister of South Africa. Science & Nature This town, the centre of a large sugar cane and dairy farming district, offers many nature reserves, including Nkomba Bird Sanctuary, Nkumban Dam, Elysium Wetland, Ifafa Lagoon Estuary and Mkamati Dam. Visitors to the Vernon Crookes Nature Reserve can enjoy the fine coastal forest and grasslands, and the animals that wander through the reserve including impala, clue wildebeest, zebra and eland. Entertainment Visitors to Pennington will enjoy the splendid beach and tidal pool, which is great for swimming and sunning the body. Bazley Beach is popular with windsurfers, para-gliders, jet skiers and anglers, while Roxy Bay, Umdoni Point, Kelso and Elysium are excellent for snorkeling. Sport For the traveler who needs to practice their golf swing, the Selborne Golf Course, one of the two courses in the country will not disappoint. Did You Know? A teaspoon of sugar contains 15 calories and 3 grams of carbohydrates |
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