Zinkwazi Beach is the center of a number of historically significant events and is home to a rich diversity of cultures and people.

Strandlopers to Seaside resort

There is plenty of evidence that Zinkwazi Beach formed an early and important Strandloper settlment in 300AD. Study the people, environmental forces and historical events that have shaped this community over the last 2000 years including slavery, drought, flooding, depression, wars, indentured labor, and good and bad farming practices.

Sociological Studies

Practical exploration of the local cultures, people and economic forces. Study the impact of land re-distribution on farming; assess and discuss life on farm compounds; evaluate conservation practices; conduct studies of rural entrepreneurs and subsistence farmers and fishermen.

Guest speakers

The famous African explorer, Kingsley Holgate, actually lives in Zinkwazi Beach and gives memorable talks about his travels (providing he is not currently busy with an expedition). There is also a wide range of local amateur historians who are happy to share their knowledge about the local culture and history.

Visit neigbouring historical sites

Sugar Bay is situated close to an abundance of historically significant land marks, museums and battlefields. Use us as a base to visit the Ultimatum Tree, Rorkes Drift Battle Fields, King Shaka Museum and Memorial and the Harold Johnson Nature Reserve.