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AMANZIMTOTI
On the South Coast of South Africa, you find the small town of Amanzimtoti.
It became a popular holiday destination over the years well known for his endless white beaches and entertainment during the festive season.
of Amanzimtoti
According to local legend,[2] 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 mtoti" (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 toti to replace mnandi out of respect not to wear out her name. Locals frequently refer to the town as "Toti".[3] In 2009 the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Geographical Names Committee recommended changing the town's name to aManzamtoti/eManzamtoti.[4]
(this according to the writing on Wikipedia
The breath-taking morning views with the sun rising over the ocean, breakfast on the balcony or at one of the well-known restaurants built unforgettable memories.
Under the sub-tropical trees the melody of birds welcoming the sun, while it colours the water with warm pastel streaks complete a picture of serenity.
During the day the warm Indian Ocean edge the white sand with a deep Navy Blue brushing some white streaks into the air as it rolls over the few dark shaded rocks.
A town not only visited by tourist but also by a variety of marine life, dolphins playing in the breakers, whales splashing and playing with their gigantic bodies launching into the air.
During the winter months, sardines turn the beaches into a colourful spectacle with vehicles and small zodiac boats searching the waters. Fishermen casting and spinning waiting for that big one to join them on the banks. And this all while you can either join the frenzy or sipping a tropical drink on your balcony or one of the sea-facing pubs.
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On the South Coast of South Africa, you find the small town of Amanzimtoti.
It became a popular holiday destination over the years well known for his endless white beaches and entertainment during the festive season.
Etymology
of AmanzimtotiAccording to local legend,[2] 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 mtoti" (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 toti to replace mnandi out of respect not to wear out her name. Locals frequently refer to the town as "Toti".[3] In 2009 the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Geographical Names Committee recommended changing the town's name to aManzamtoti/eManzamtoti.[4]
(this according to the writing on Wikipedia
The breath-taking morning views with the sun rising over the ocean, breakfast on the balcony or at one of the well-known restaurants built unforgettable memories.
Under the sub-tropical trees the melody of birds welcoming the sun, while it colours the water with warm pastel streaks complete a picture of serenity.
During the day the warm Indian Ocean edge the white sand with a deep Navy Blue brushing some white streaks into the air as it rolls over the few dark shaded rocks.
A town not only visited by tourist but also by a variety of marine life, dolphins playing in the breakers, whales splashing and playing with their gigantic bodies launching into the air.
During the winter months, sardines turn the beaches into a colourful spectacle with vehicles and small zodiac boats searching the waters. Fishermen casting and spinning waiting for that big one to join them on the banks. And this all while you can either join the frenzy or sipping a tropical drink on your balcony or one of the sea-facing pubs.
