Our New Menu & Fresh Room Upgrades! ✨

We’ve launched our brand-new guesthouse menu—featuring everything from our hearty High Tide breakfast options to braai packs, fresh salads, pap & sauce, braaibroodjies, and garlic butter baguettes (just remember to pre-order your braai sides 24 hours ahead on WhatsApp at +27 71 396 6564!).

Along with our new menu options, we’ve been busy making special little upgrades around The Lazy Shark to elevate your stay. You can now wake up to freshly ground beans from Wild Coffee, in a frenchpress/plunger right in your room, sink into plush NEW pillows, and relax with luxurious upgraded linen after a day exploring Scottburgh.

Whether you are fired up to braai or kicking back with a cup of coffee on your patio, we can’t wait to welcome you to a cozy, refreshed retreat!

Crazy BLACK FRIDAY Specials!

  • Book 2 Nights ~ Get 5% Off + FREE Breakfast 
  • 3-5 Nights ~ 10% Off + FREE Breakfast
  • 6 Nights ~ 15% Off + FREE Breakfast
  • 1 Week ~ 20% Off = FREE Breakfast

Book direct via WhatsApp or Email ~ Don’t miss out, limited space available!

WhatsApp +27 71 3966 564!  |  Email : bookings@thelazyshark.co.za

Summer has arrived in Scottburgh: What’s Happening Right On Our Doorstep

It’s official, SUMMER is here, warm days spent by the pool or the beach, The Lazy Shark is the perfect spot! With crisp coastal sunshine, ideal water temperatures, and the coastal forest coming alive, you don’t need to travel far to experience the best of the KZN South Coast.

If you are staying with us at The Lazy Shark, here is what is happening right here in town and just a few minutes down the road:

1. Edutainment & Talks at Crocworld

Location: Conservation Centre (5-minute drive in Clansthal)

Spring is one of the best times to visit Crocworld as the resident wildlife and indigenous gardens come to life.

  • Special Conservation Talks: Crocworld is hosting special evening edutainment talks, including amphibian and frogging conservation sessions starting in October.

  • Traditional Sunday Buffets: Enjoy weekly Sunday buffet lunches at the Fish Eagle Café overlooking the ocean while the kids play in the park.

  • Daily Demos: Catch the famous crocodile feeding demonstrations and snake interactions running daily.

2. Mountain Bike & Trail Runs at Rocky Bay

Rocky Bay Trails

Location:  (Just 7 minutes south of Scottburgh)

For mountain bikers, runners, and outdoor lovers, spring offers the crispest weather for exploring the coastal sugarcane trails.

  • Trail Running & Riding: Choose from 17km, 27km, and 35km marked trails winding through indigenous coastal forests and farm tracks with sweeping ocean views.

  • Spring Ocean Views: Perfect for early morning runs before returning to the guesthouse for breakfast.

3. Picnics & Birding at T.C. Robertson Nature Reserve

Location: Right on the edge of Scottburgh town

Tucked along the MPambanyoni River, this 60-hectare coastal reserve is a local sanctuary that comes alive in spring.

  • Bird Watching: Over 180 species of birds can be spotted along the quiet walking trails.

  • Riverbank Picnics: Pack a picnic or enjoy a quiet, shaded woodland walk just two minutes from Scottburgh Main Beach.

4. Ocean Adventures & Reef Diving on Aliwal Shoal

Location: Launches from Scottburgh Main Beach

Spring brings exceptional visibility for scuba diving and ocean charters out to the world-renowned Aliwal Shoal Marine Protected Area.

  • Diving & Snorkeling: Explore Raggie Cave and Shark Alley as marine life becomes active with warmer spring currents.

  • Whale Watching: Late migrating humpback whales can still be spotted breaching off the Scottburgh coastline through September until November.

Why Your Coastal Sanctuary Awaits

After a morning of trail riding, diving the shoal, or exploring nature reserves, you deserve a space that feels less like a hotel and more like home. Here is why The Lazy Shark is your ultimate local sanctuary:

  • At the Heart of Scottburgh: Perfectly positioned so you are only minutes away from Scottburgh Main Beach, Crocworld, and T.C. Robertson Nature Reserve.

  • The Best Morning Start: Fuel up for your morning trail run or dive with our signature breakfast—a refreshing bowl of seasonal fruit salad and muesli, followed by a cooked-to-order English spread and fresh coffee.