Amanzimtoti Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
About Amanzimtoti
According to local legend, when the Zulu king Shaka led his army down the south coast on a raid against the Pondos in 1828, he rested on the banks of a river. When drinking the water, he exclaimed "Kanti amanzi amtoti" (isiZulu: "So the water is sweet"). The river came to be known as Amanzimtoti ("Sweet Waters"). The Zulu word for "sweet" is actually mnandi, but, as Shaka's mother had the name Nandi, he invented the word mtoti to replace mnandi out of respect not to wear out her name. Locals frequently refer to the town as "Toti". Amanzimtoti is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including Cape clawless otters, blue duiker and spotted ground-thrush. Vervet monkeys are common and can be seen throughout the suburban parts of the town and in the nature reserves. Most of the wildlife can be f
Top Attractions in Amanzimtoti
Explore the best things to see and do in Amanzimtoti:
- ★Amanzimtoti Japanese Gardens
- ★Ilanda Wilds
- ★Umdoni Bird Sanctuary
Where to Stay in Amanzimtoti
- 🏨Inyoni Rocks Cabanas
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