South Coast - Pennington Information
South Coast - Pennington
South Coast - Pennington Information
The resort town of Pennington was named after Richard Pennington and is home to Botha House built by General Louis Botha for his wife, Annie, on land given to him by Sir Frank Reynolds, a sugar magnate and a member of the Colony's Legislative Council. Umdoni Park, a sanctuary named after the Umdoni tree, was established by Sir Frank to preserve the indigenous fauna and flora. He presented it to the South African nation in 1920 and the Umdoni Trust was formed.
Today, the Park offers wonderful walking trails, excellent birding and the Komba Bird Sanctuary and Nkumbane Dam, which are perfect for appreciating the profusion of fauna to be enjoyed in this part of the world. And if you are into indigenous plants, take a stroll through the local Indigenous Nursery to see the beautiful plants and birds native to South Africa.
Hidden treasures at Pennington include the Umdoni Park and Selborne Park courses where a round of golf comes complete with game and bird watching, as well as magnificent views of ocean and indigenous forest. Selborne Park Estate also offers luxury accommodation, which is enjoyed by guests from all over the world.
Pennington's splendid beach beckons – its golden sand and tidal pool, make it the perfect place for swimming and sun worshipping.