S1 - Ep 366 - Scottburgh - A Breathtaking Panorama of Beaches and Wilderness!

[@corinedelange9663]

I live in Pretoria. About 20 years ago mother, sister, myself and daugter were on the Shosoloza train trip to and from Scottburgh. Just behind the caravan park is/was a stopover for the train. You will sleep on the train and spend the day on the beach for a couple of days. Mom not with us anymore, but we have the nice memories. Very nostalgic.😊

[@DustBugsTravel]

Those sound like very special memories and I'm happy that our video reminded of you of those wonderful times with your mom and sister. 🚉😊

[@Jesus_is_Lord_316]

You guys!!! I spent my high school holidays going to Scottburgh every July holiday. Last year in 2022 in August (MANY years later), we went down with my family and children and we stayed in the blue holiday flats on the right just before you drive into the security boom you went through. That whole area you drive past on the right, including the apartments you stayed in, used to belong to the War Services Union and was built as holiday flats for the families of soldiers who fought in World War 2. Those 2 big blocks of flats were actually named after 2 battles fought up in North Africa. Sadly the War Services Union had some mismanagement over the years and each of the units and flats were sold off and now only the first big block of flats still belongs to the Union. I have some very special childhood memories of that place and I’ll never forget those holidays in Scottburgh. ps - not sure if the noisy/meowing black cat is still there, but that cat was apparently abandoned by someone who was living there and then had to leave. They just left the cat behind 😢 Those superchubes used to work and were a big attraction years ago!! Wow. Fond memories!! 😊😊 God bless and safe travels.

[@1812nico]

Hi you two! I'm back with a brand new laptop. I watched the earlier couple of video's of the magnificent east coast areas, but the touch pad key board of the tablet became too much for my old fingers to comment. Your thumbs up made me feel very welcome. Nice blue colour too! As usual your drone view was something special, showing those rows upon rows of waves braking. Scottburgh is unique with its vegetation, especially those beautiful trees, both in and around town. The Crockworld is overwhelming, not only with crocodiles but also with those wonderful birds one seldom see so up close. I enjoyed the hornbills eating their fresh lunch. I would really love to have my morning cuppa in one of those crocodile mugs I saw in the shop. Sonia's background info on history etc. is again much appreciated. Thank you for not forgetting to take me along on this wonderful trip! I'll be on the side of the road for next one. Keep safe !

[@DustBugsTravel]

I'm so glad to see you back in the comment section, it's been a while! 🚙😁 While I thought you may still be travelling along, I also struggle to type on a tablet, so thought that might be the reason you're so quiet! Glad to hear you've got your full keyboard back again! I agree with you about the vegetation in this coastal town. We were quite astonished when we saw just how much of it there was along the coast and little did we know that we slept adjacent to what can almost be called a coastal forest. It was awesome! 🏡🌳 I've been in many shops, but the one at Crocworld had some pretty spectacular stuff. I also loved the mugs, but those wildlife T-shirts were incredible too! I just had to go and check out the crocs and other animals, it's always cool to see them, as long as they're well taken care of while in captivity and it seems to be the case there. Some of those crocs are humongous! 😳🐊 I know that you'll enjoy the rest of the KZN trip with us! Oh, and my thumb is much better, but still very blue!

[@doraduplessis2727]

We are impressed with this place! Thank you again!

[@DustBugsTravel]

So were we! Glad you enjoyed. 🚙🤩

[@michellematthews8332]

I was so happy that your channel popped up on my feed. My parents, my twin & I holidayed at the caravan park in July from about 1976 for 7-years, first in a tent & then a caravan. Our site was on the 2nd tier in the front, & I awoke to the smell of eggs & bacon being cooked by Mom, with the gorgeous sunny view greeting us most mornings & we often saw pods of dolphins swimming past; it was completely idyllic. The local dairy came past every morning with bottled milk, orange and guava juice for sale. We also had camping friends who holidayed next to us every year. It was such a privilege. My then husband & I stayed in self-catering apartments a few times with our 2-sons from 1987, & the little train was still running then & the route was from the main beach to the end of the caravan park & back, which all the children & parents equally loved. It was wonderful to see how well the caravan park has been maintained. The stretch of beach in front of the park is perfect for small children with little rock pools & it is also a lovely beach to walk on, which extends all the way to the main beach. Thank you for the wonderful walk down memory lane 🤗.

[@ronnykenny3965]

Beautiful. Thank you Curtis & Sonja, loved Croc World. Now that's a caravan park I could quite easily retire in, in a campervan of course. Just imagine the peaceful life. Safe travels. South Africa is BEAUTIFUL🚗🥰

[@DustBugsTravel]

That carvan park was really great to see, I can imagine you'll retire happily there in your campervan. 😁🌊 Crocworld was fascinating, I always enjoy wildlife of any kind. 🦅🐊 You are indeed correct. Our country is gorgeous! 🇿🇦😍

[@mariusroos]

What a nice relaxing trip. Thank you it was so nice. The caravan park and the crocs and birds. Vegetation still beautiful as we travel Natal. The beach is very nice and attracks one. Nice of the guys who clean the shore line. I cant wait for our next trip keep my seat warm please.

[@DustBugsTravel]

There was quite a bit to see in Scottburgh and surrounds and I'm glad you enjoyed the variety with us! 🦅🐊🌊 The vegetation here was incredible, we couldn't believe the next morning that we virtually slept next to a coastal forest! 🌳💚 Your seat will be warm, be ready in two day's time for the next stop!

[@KelvinNaidoo-h4t]

Scottburgh a splendid getaways very Interesting area ❤❤❤❤

[@DustBugsTravel]

Indeed, I can imagine many folks having fantastic holidays there. 🚙🌊🌳

[@mkza2280]

South Africa is awesome each and every province has some hidden gems .Thanks for sharing 👌👌👌

[@peetermuna4178]

i was borne in Scottburgh in 1944 and left in 1970 - those were amazing times. The best place was the Merry Windmill at the back of the Scottburgh Hotel. My wife and were down there a few years ago and it was a great disappointment. Thank you for this very interesting video it brought back many memory's

[@deonzar]

What a nice " lekker by die see" dorpie....with a very nice caravan park. And yes the African Fish Eagle is also my favourite bird!

[@DustBugsTravel]

I can listen to the Fish Eagle cry all day, it's such a beautiful sound! I hope they somehow get a mate for this one, Sonia feels very sorry because it's alone. 🦅 That caravan park was something else and went on forever. Sonia has spoken about it a few times since, so there is hope yet. 😁🤞🏻🏕️

[@indrankistensamy3084]

Thank you for showcasing our beautiful country 🇿🇦👌

[@DustBugsTravel]

Thank you for watching. 🚗🛣️

[@RyanDH]

Scottbourgh is certainly one of the greatest areas in KZN to visit. I've been there twice, and both visits were amazing

[@DustBugsTravel]

Indeed, it's a fantastic place. The natural beauty is definitely what stood out for us. 🚙🌳🌊

[@lee-anne2353]

It was my father who made the mermaid on the boulder at Scottburgh caravan park beach. She was born 1989. He touched her up every December until 1998 when we last came there. We went to the Cape during the last few years from 1993 some years. He is a bronze sculptor but he did that just for the love of nature. It’s my favourite most cherished artwork of his although it didn’t cost anything. No one can buy it . Or take it. It belongs to mother earth. The most beautiful time to see it is during and after sunrise and sunset and when the tide comes in. It starts by washing over the top, then the chest, the tummy and eventually you have to leave because she will be submerged and the water will be to deep . That is why she erodes . From the tides. But she’s still there after he last chiselled in 1998. Only the one nipple is dragging down a bit. My father is 77 now. We are going this December again. He’s going to see her again. He has walking problems due to a condition he has since I was little. And now he’s old but I’ll get him there somehow…

[@lee-anne2353]

@@wollie1769 Ok that will be wonderful. I think she likes visitors ☺️♥️

[@phillipleboa5167]

Once again. Thank you to the two of you for these amazing videos!!!! GOD bless you on your journeys!!

[@DustBugsTravel]

Thank you so much, I'm always happy to hear you enjoyed a trip with us. 🚙👌🏻

[@lizstapelberg1862]

Really beautiful here , so peaceful

[@DustBugsTravel]

It really is! And the natural beauty makes it even more so. 😍🌳🌊

[@susannaemmerich1166]

Ouch,ouch, hope it's not toooo painful. Scottburgh has always been a nice destination. Thank you, take care.🙃🙏❤

[@DustBugsTravel]

The pain luckily subsided very quickly, but I'll probably have a blue thumbnail for months. 😁👍🏻 Thank you for hopping on board to Scottburgh! 🚙🌊🌳

[@conrayjones9290]

The stand you were talking about is number one. I stood on that stand with my caravan in 2005 for a week.

[@DustBugsTravel]

How cool! 😎 I bet you had a fantastic time, what a caravan park that is! 🏕️🌊

[@mk-xq1tt]

Lovely visit.

[@DustBugsTravel]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it. 🚙😁

[@franspistorius1886]

Hi Guys, thanks for shaking the memory bank. Sorry to hear about your injured thumb Curtis. Good advise, if it keeps on being very painful, that throbbing pain, then there is only one cure. Heat up a needle over a flame, wipe the sharp end clean and slowly push it through the nail. This will get rid of the blood under the nail , but gives instant relief. A friend of mine had the same thing a few weeks ago and it worked straight away. All the best and safe travels. Frans

[@DustBugsTravel]

Thank you! I was lucky, I think. 😁👍🏻 The pain subsided very quickly and I didn't have to resort to extreme measures. I'm all too familiar with that procedure you described, I've done it to a good few toe and finger nails over the years.😨 It relieves the pressure immediately. Good advice!

[@MarcusMommsen]

So happy I found your lovely channel. Thanks so much, brought back some teenager memories from visiting good old Scottburgh. I suggest, Never travel at night, especially in SA. Best to always leave early morning for a two hour drive, max, arrive midday and relax is best in my opinion of 25 years travelling this wonderful planet and South Africa

[@andremare1127]

Scottburgh is my most favourite place by the sea. FYI , the caravan park was voted the BEST in SA for many years. Thanks for an entertaining video !

[@DustBugsTravel]

Now that would make complete sense to me! It's certainly a very beautiful caravan park with the perfect location. 🌊🏕️ I can completely understand that it's your favourite oceanside destination, it's a cool place! Thank you for watching our video! 🚙😁

[@mgwilt]

Brings back memories. Good ones.

[@gregorycotton1]

Bliss!🤩

[@DustBugsTravel]

Yup, it really was for us! 🚙😁

[@terrimeyer3815]

Beautiful video. You have showcased the south coast perfectly. Miss it all but moving forward to new places to explore for our family. Well done as Always....your biggest fan 🎉🎉❤❤🎉

[@DaphneNaslund]

A few points I'd like to add as I live in Scottburgh. It was once known as the jewel of the south coast but has been sadly neglected. The water slide you showed has not been operational for years as it's declared unsafe. The miniature railway was washed away by high tidal waves and although the municipality was awarded enough money to cover all the damage done that year they refused to allow the little railway to be rebuilt. The pool was not empty because it's winter! It has been empty for over two years with promises from the beach manager that it will be filled by July, however she did not say of which year. A project called Spay a Stray organised the sterilization of over 1000 feral and stray cats in and about Scottburgh. Partially funded by public donations. There are many other places of interest that you unfortunately missed. Thank you for an interesting and entertaining series

[@mikemortlock6969]

Great video!, we live in Pennington so enjoyed your trip to our neighbour, Scotties!!

[@lee-anne2353]

Living there for a month in December each year as children me and my brother had the life of that as you see in the movie blue lagoon. We were so wild and free. We lived and played on the beach each day until we were bronze from the sun.

[@Helgardt6189]

Nice supertube on Scottburgh beach.👍

[@DustBugsTravel]

Yes! We were so happy to hear that it is still operational in the warmer months. 🌊👌🏻

[@wilmadebeer7365]

The supertube has not been in operation for years

[@theexperimentalcqdx4208]

2 x swimming pools, small train track no longer exists, but was along the sea edge. We camped there for 20 yrs on and off.

[@charlietreston4035]

Hi guys the drive in the dark love it sea side holiday vibe with fish and chips can't beat it accommodation 100m from beach wow amazing views everything seems quite but as you said it is winter views of the old railway bridge and river mouth amazing the best caravan park I've seen seen on the beach millionaire views nature what more could you ask for the park benches and the seagulls had a English vibe the views are mind blowing the history was very interesting first time I've heard of Byrne settlers lots of sugar cane equals cane spirit witch i was rather partial to lol the main street looks busy and the suburbs wow what luck people to live there ! Who couldn't be impressed w with the Croc world that womble bird was a bit aggressive. I was lucky to see a Fish Eagle swoop and pick up a fish on a visit to Kruger Park brings back memories of my time in South Africa shame you couldn't get closer to the light house. Butt great to see people keeping the beach clean and to think i thought the waves were impressive only to hear they are 10m high in a few weeks all in all i was very impressed by Scottburgh 5 stars from me thanks for taking me along cheerio till the next one

[@DustBugsTravel]

I'm telling you, the fish-and-chips were just what the doctor ordered that evening. It was absolutely delicious! 🐠🍟 I was never partial to cane spirit myself, but I had a few friends who could knock back a few. 🤣 That caravan park was seriously next-level and went on forever! How lucky were you to see a Fish Eagle actually catch a fish! 😱🦅 I'd give anything to see that, it's my ultimate favourite bird and my heart skips a beat when it cries. I could literally listen to that all day long! The lighthouse was just too far away to walk to, at least we got a glimpse of the top of it. 🎑 Those folks cleaning up the beach are really inspirational, it was great to see! 👌

[@RaesibeRadebe]

Viewing from Limpopo Mashashane Maraba

[@nelsonchinasamy9857]

That area is where I was born and brought up, two big towns, Scottsbrgh and Umzinto and a few other smaller towns make up the Umdoni Metro. I was there in July 2023. Such a lovely place but badly messed up by bad governence. You will not know because you haven't lived there. I hope you enjoyed the the main beach and. Crocworld The weather is so good there that you don't want get back to Cape Town.

[@DustBugsTravel]

We did enjoy our visit to Scottburgh and Crocworld very much. The vegetation along the coastline is spectacular and natural beauty is always at the top of the list for us. Thankfully a lot of that is stil left for folks like us to see and enjoy. 🌳🌊 The warm weather was a welcome bonus too! 🌞

[@JackieMorgan-sr4yf]

Just watched your episode on Scottburgh and loved it. Unfortunately you missed out on two gems - Scotties cafe in the Caravan Park and the lovely village of Pennington where we live. Maybe next time.

[@DustBugsTravel]

I'm glad you enjoyed this episode. 🚙👍🏻 We're always super tight on time and it's just not possible to visit all the places of interest in any town we get to. 🤷🏻‍♂️ You certainly live in a beautiful area.

[@JackieMorgan-sr4yf]

We'll think of you next time we are eating at Scotties@@DustBugsTravel

[@annawitter5161]

Lekker by die see! I bet you were glad to reach your destination after such a long day. Love that old rail bridge. I think the water slides only operate in the season. Beautiful caravan park. I would camp here given half a chance. Wonder what those lovely spreading trees are. These pink sand beaches are unique. I must say, crocodile is NOT my favourite animal. But each to his own, I just find them bit creepy. I am okay with snakes and I love lukkewaan.They are beautiful, and so ancient looking. Dont like seeing these animals in captivity, in such a tiny little space! Not a zoo fan. Love the pink tree tunnel, so pretty. Pity you couldnt get closer to the light house, that would have been amazing. Thank you for a really beautiful tour.

[@DustBugsTravel]

The lighthouse was just too far, I'm never keen on leaving Sonia alone for too long. 🤷🏻‍♂️🎑 I'm also not overjoyed about animal parks, but they do have a place, as long as they care for the animals properly and they seem to be doing so at Crocworld. I enjoy all kinds of wildlife, certain ones must just stay a little further away from me than others! 😳🐊 If it weren't for places like these, the injured Fish Eagle would've most likely perished in the wild a long time ago. What a magnificent bird that is! 😍🦅 The caravan park still lingers in our minds, it's really a beautiful facility in this pretty coastal town. Thank you for joining us in Scottburgh! 🚙😁

[@annawitter5161]

@@DustBugsTravel I love lighthouses! But you are right to observe safety precautions.

[@ingeborgvanderveer789]

Oei je duim … hopelijk is je nagel er wel op blijven zitten 😬. Gelukkig heeft het je pret zeker niet beïnvloed! Geweldig die camping met uniek zicht op zee en ook nog eens de spoorlijn direct langs de deur. Nou ja alleen jammer dat de trein momenteel buiten gebruik is … Wonderlijk dat jullie pal voor het einde van deze episode wèl moesten stoppen voor een heus stopteken op de weg toen je de spoorlijn wilde passeren. Alsof er toch nog iemand, die deze verkeersregel in stand houdt, de hoop heeft dat er ooit weer een locomotief voorbij komt 🚂. Mooi om met de drone beelden te zien hoe de treinen ooit via een eigen brug over het water reden. De grootste verrassing vond ik toch wel die glazenwasser aan de binnenkant van het reptielhok! Die zag ik niet ‘aankomen’ evenals die vogel met giga neus die even jouw camera wilde aanvallen. Of wilde hij gewoon even de Action Hero uithangen speciaal voor de DustBugs kijkers 😄🧛? De krokodillen rond 50 minuten lijken wel op vakantie in Nederland, zo bomvol op een kluitje bij elkaar op een heel klein oppervlakte 🇳🇱🐊🐊🐊. Wel fijn dat ik alleen kon kijken naar de leuke souveniers want het is een winkel vol verleidingen. Even wachten op de volgende aflevering om te zien of er inmiddels een schattig pluche krokodil op de Kwid achterbank zit tussen mij, Anna, Marius en de rest 😊🚘

[@DustBugsTravel]

My nail is still on and fortunately the pain subsided very quickly, but it'll be blue until Christmas I think. 😨👍🏻 The caravan park is fantastic and we're so glad we took a drive through it. We always hope for running trains, but are very seldom that lucky. 🤷🏻‍♂️🚉 That hornbill did not like me filming him, I think my other thumb might've been blue too had there not been a fence. 😳🦆 I almost left with a few of those wildlife T-shirts, they're fantastic and I might go back for some one day! Nope, no plush crocodile. Our plush teddy, Dusty, will not be a happy camper if he has to share the back half of the Kwiddie! 😍🧸

[@lee-anne2353]

They have made so many changes since the 80s when I was last there

[@MP-uw1qc]

Absolutely, lived there in 1984 and while I recognised a few things, so much has changed.

[@lee-anne2353]

@@MP-uw1qc yes they took away the giant staircase at the camp beach. I used to climb them on all fours as a child so big they were. Each step was about half a meter high and two meters in length. And it went so high…It was quite beautiful . They said a child fell badly there later years so they took it away. And they stopped the mini toy train too. What was the Whimpy is a mug and bean now. And there is a coffee shop on the beach now called Scotties and a play area for kids where the hall used to be. My heart will always be there. My father made the mermaid carved on the boulder. 1989. December. He touched her up for four years afterwards then left her. She is 34 years old now.

[@DJS-DJ]

The tiny railway line ran along the caravan park between the park and the beach.

[@vishnunaidoo3258]

❤❤❤😊😊😊!!!

[@samanthashepheard]

Just something interesting about a video I watched about alligators /crocodiles, in America when it's winter and the lake or river freezes over the crocodiles/alligators will stay under the frozen lake or river and just make holes so that they can stick their snouts out to breath, sometimes they will move around under the ice to another area and do the same just make a hole for them to breathe. Very fascinating

[@susannaemmerich1166]

The crocs are packed in like sardines.😂😂🙃

[@DustBugsTravel]

They certainly don't have to lie so close together, they have a big space. They must just like being close together. As long as they don't come closer to me, all is good with me! 😳🐊

[@eiccoaching8642]

Thank you for your lovely videos on the South Coast. Is it safe to drive at night?

[@DustBugsTravel]

We had no problems, but we were never on the roads late in the evening. We do try and avoid driving after dark when we can. 🚙🛣

[@gregw9289]

Nice video!! But I have to say I felt a bit sorry for the poor old kookaburra!! I grew up in the Aussie bush and saw heaps of them. Their laughing sound is unique!! Safe travels.

[@riagouws3211]

As ek lank genoeg lewe dan kan my kinders op so n toer vat ek en my skoondogter kan baie nonsens aanvang maar mymense geniet dit die lewe is kort❤😂😅lief dit dankie 😊

[@DustBugsTravel]

@gregw9289 I know what you mean. I always feel somewhat sorry for any wildlife being kept in captivity, but those folks do good work and at least the ones in there are protected from any harm, although they're not free. It was super cool to see the kookaburra and at least it has a mate. The knocking in the background is the mate knocking on the inside of the nest box. Thanks for coming along! 🚙😁

[@lee-anne2353]

There was a little train yes long ago in the 80s from the main beach to the camp site. A toy train but grown ups and children could ride in it. You paid a small fee.

[@jemz1zn631]

I'm surprised u never took a selfie with Henry

[@wilmadebeer7365]

Nope, the pool is almost always empty and the supertube is NOT in operation. Hasn't been for almost 9 years

[@7mge1]

Fantastic videos, just need better quality video's.

[@DustBugsTravel]

We travel and make videos only for fun and I'm totally happy with the quality of the footage my everyday cellphone produces. Nothing serious for us and certainly no fancy equipment. 😁📱Thank you for watching!

[@Pr1meEv1l]

We were wondering why your wife does not accompany you outside the car?

[@DustBugsTravel]

She does on occasion, but not when there are long distances to walk, uneven surfaces or steps / stairs. She has serious knee issues and has trouble navigating those. 😖

[@Pr1meEv1l]

@@DustBugsTravel cool man. We love your videos. When is Scottburgh again checkout the Bell and Anchor restaurant. When in Clansthal checkout The Lazy Moose restaurant

[@stefanopaione3502]

,enjoy your treep in the meantime busy looking the convention brick in jhb blame on the withes John Clark 🌈🌈😡👍👍

[@DustBugsTravel]

We did enjoy our trip very much! 🚙😁 I'm keeping an eye on the news that filters through from the convention, but can't bear to watch the whole thing. 🤷🏻‍♂️🇿🇦