AREA FACILITIES & ATTRACTIONS
Nearby Neccessities & Interest (km from Sithela)

-Petrol & convenience shop (1km)
-Banks (Standard & Absa) & ATMs (8-10km –Port Edward & 4km -Trafalgar)
-Shops (Sentra, Spar, Pep) (8-10km –Port Edward)
-Take aways (Kentucky, Tiagos) /Bakery /Butchery /Video store (8-10km –Port Edward)
-Bottle Store (800m-8km –Munster & Port Edward)

-Restaurants (1.5 –15km –Nightingale –Glenmore -booking essential & closed Mondays, Beach Bobbies on Port Edward beachfront (pub and restaurant, deck overlooking the ocean), Ematsheni (inland), Wild Coast Sun (Fishmonger, Squires, Chico’s), Marina Beach Nursery, The Estuary, The Cowshed (light meals), Klipspringer – Sunday buffet (booking essential)

-Massage (2km – Glenmore, Natural Health – offering Swedish massage, aromatherapy, hot stone therapy, Sports massage, Head massage) 
-Gym (10km -Port Edward)
-Chemist / Doctor (8 – 10km -Port Edward) 

-Life guarded Beach & Lagoon/ Snorkeling (800m -Munster/Glenmore). Glenmore Beach 800m walk or drive from Sithela... Rock pools and little bays and coves at low tide. Sheltered little bays for snorkeling. Good for fishing, surfing or bodyboarding. 

-Wreck(1.5km -Munster) … “The Nightingale” vessel ran aground on the rocks of Munster on Glenmore Beach in 1933. Part of the wreck, the boiler and cylinder, can still be seen on the rocks and is accessible at low tide. The “crankshaft” of the ship lies at Sithela. There are photos and history of the area at the Nightingale Restaurant (2km from Sithela). The collection of old photographs and memorabilia makes for fascinating reading. The restaurant boasting great sea views, is named after the vessel, and is renowned countrywide for its fine seafood, excellent A-La-Carte menu and Sunday Lunch. Being situated on the "Wild Coast" sporting many shipwrecks, interested visitors can still pick up bits of porcelain or trader beads from these vessels, particularly after storms and high seas. A framed example of the porcelain can be found at the reception area of the restaurant. 
The gardens around the restaurant are home to many Hyrax rock rabbits (Dassies) who are protected in this area. Colonies of these Dassies can be seen at Southbroom (north of Munster) and Glenmore beaches.

-Deep Sea Fishing (1-10km), Launch site (800m–10km)
-Fresh water / Bass Fishing (1.5 -10km) 
1). Port Edward 2 Dams - Brendon Whitehead - 072 948 9845 2). Munster 1 Dam -Trevor Nicholas - 039 3192320 3). Marina Beach 2 Dams -Mark Brand / Steven Brand -083 301 2941 4). Port Edward 7 Dams - Clayton Bekker -039 3112100 / 082 332 5032

-Tennis, bowls, squash (1.5km – Munster Sports Club) 
-Arts & Crafts (2-15km) 
-Ceramic Studios (1-10km) 
-Handcrafted knives (2-5km – Munster- Burger Knives, Palm Beach-Bauchop Knives)
-Wooden doors/ signs (10km – Port Edward - Africarve)
-Tourist info office - 5km south at Illvas Country Crafts on the main road (R61). The tourist office is also right next to “The Cowshed” pottery studio and coffee shop.
-Indigenous Nurseries (1-10km) 
-Farm Stall (1.5km –Munster, Mac Bananas) 
-2 Nature Reserves / Picnics (5 – 12km –Mpenjati & Umtamvuna)
-Nut Factory (7km -Marina Beach, Toucan Nuts)
-Horse Riding (7-10km Marina Beach – Selsdon Park & Ocean Trails-Wild Coast Sun) 
-4X4 & Quad Trails (7-10km -Wild Coast & Marina Beach)
-Golfing (9-13km – 4 courses Wild Coast, Port Edward, San Lameer, Southbroom) 

-Protea Farm (9km -Port Edward)
-Supertube (10km -Port Edward – on the beachfront)
-Lighthouse (10km -Port Edward). Situated on the beach in Port Edward. Lighthouse tours are available and one can have breakfast or light meals at the Lighthouse coffee shop.
-Space Centre (10 – 15km-Port Edward & Inland)
-Coffee Farm & Coffee Tours - at Beaver Creek Coffee Estate. Magnificent cake, coffee & light meals. (10–15km-Port Edward inland)

-Gorge View site - Awesome viewing at Clearwater Trails on the edge of the Umtamvuna Gorge and Nature Reserve. Walk along a boardwalk to the deck on the edge of the gorge. Information boards on the eco systems of the area.
-Cycling/Mountain/Hiking/biking/Abseiling – at Clearwater Trails (10–15km-Port Edward inland)
-Wild Care Centre – just past the coffee estate (10 – 5km-Port Edward & Inland) Rehabilitation of Wild animals and birds by a non-profit organisation, often organising special holiday events like 1 day “survivor challenges” to help raise funds.

-Red Desert (10km -Port Edward) …Rich in Diversity, the Red Desert, near Port Edward and accessed off the Pont Road, consists of areas of grassland, forest, wetland and eroded red sands (the Red Desert), the cliff face overlooking the Umtamvuna River and the mangrove community below. Aesthetically the area gives superb views over the Umtamvuna Gorge and Estuary with the stark contrast of the Red Desert. Southern reed buck, common duiker, blue duiker and oribi have been seen. Rare and vulnerable plant species have been discovered in the area. The presence of Early, Middle and Late Stone artifacts on both the Upper and Lower Red Desert should be noted and Archeological studies have been done. 
Hotspot – Recognised Worldwide - This area lies within the area known as Pondoland Centre of Endemism (One of the two such centres of the Maputoland-Pondoland Region of Plant Diversity) there are about 235 centres in the world and the Pondoland Centre has also been rated by Conservation International as one of about 2 dozen plant hotspots recognized world wide. Save the Red Desert- Local residents are concerned about the care and maintenance of the area as invasive plants are threatening large areas of the upper and lower Red Desert and this sensitive area is frequently being used as a 4x4 track. The land belongs to the Hibiscus Coast Municipality and farmers owning land adjacent to it are interested in adding their land to an area declared a Nature Reserve for all time. Moves are afoot at present to get protection for this land, but as with everything, willing workers and funds are in short supply. Until something can be done we request all visitors to the Red Desert to respect its “uniqueness” and treat the area as the special place it is. (Info written by S. Breedt of Leisure Bay)

-Casino/ Water sports/ Tenpin Bowling/ Go-carts (10km –Wild Coast) 

-Sardine Run (toll free number updates daily throughout winter season –Dbn – Wild Coast) 
-Whale & dolphin viewing (May/Jun-Oct/Nov)

Within 15-40km:

-Hospital (22km –Margate, private Netcare)
-Airport (22km – Margate) / Scenic Flights
-Transport(22km – Margate Coach)

-adventure activities, world’s highest gorge swing, swing bridge, game drives
gorge view sites, nature reserves, indigenous forests
cultural tours/ marine trips / sugar cane & banana farm tours
train rides, art/ historical museums, gyms, go-carts, entertainment centre
butterfly farm / bird park / crocodile & snake farm / reptile park, educational park
arts & crafts, art & craft village / ceramic studios, angora rabbit & goose down products
litchi picking, coffee farms, wine cellars, cheese factory, golfing, birding
diving, snorkeling / diving, light-houses, blue flag beaches, whale/dolphin viewing, 
sardine run