Tongaat is a sugarcane growing township in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, that is situated on the banks of the Tongati River about 37 km north of Durban and 28 km south of Stanger. It now forms part of eThekwini, the Greater Durban metropolitan area. Its population is predominantly people of Indian descent. Aesthetically English colonial but distinctly cosmopolitan in flavour, Tongaat, part of the Sugar Coast, now supports one of the largest sugar-producing districts in the world.
History
Tongaat was established in 1945 and its name was corrupted from the river’s name, Tongati, the Zulu word for the Strychnos mackenii trees that flourish on its banks.
Activities
Crocodile Creek, a crocodile farm where feedings can be viewed. Ndolondolo reptile park. Where you can view many different types of reptilian.
Scenic drives. Many drives in the area are picturesque including the road from Verulam, the parks and gardens of Amanzimyama on the approach into Tongaat. Westbrooke beach about 10 mins from tongaat. For shopping purposes, visit Ballito , almost like a smaller version of umhlanga. Just 7 minutes to ballito. – Ballito is Lined with many shopping centres and beautiful beaches. An atrraction for many tourists. Tongaat is 15 minutes away from umhlanga. Tongaat is very close to the airport. Roughly 5-7 minutes from tongaat.