Details About Richard's Bay

Destinations » Asia » Africa - Middle East - India » Richard's Bay


Situated on KwaZulu-Natal's fertile south coast, Richards Bay started out as a holiday town and has developed into a major port. It is situated on a lagoon in the Mhathuze river and its potential as a great natural harbour were confirmed in 1897 after a detailed survey was carried out. Originally, the lagoon provided a home for a vast population of aquatic birds, attracted to the area by a rich supply of fish. Crocodiles, sharks and hippos frequented the lagoon, as did hunters and fisherman in search of trophies.
Right Now
62°F
03n
scattered clouds
64%
Setting East-southeast
Thursday, 10/01/2026
03d
72°F / 58
scattered clouds
Friday, 10/02/2026
01d
81°F / 57
clear sky
Saturday, 10/03/2026
01d
82°F / 64
clear sky
Sunday, 10/04/2026
04d
77°F / 64
overcast clouds
Monday, 10/05/2026
04d
66°F / 66
broken clouds

Attractions

Richards Bay is also known for being the point where the world’s most famous hippo, Huberta began her 2500km trek across the country traveling down the East Coast sometime in 1928. Huberta was a fascinating creature who, evidently, was scared of very little: she would cross roads, highways, railroad tracks, enter cities and city parks without a care in the world. The world loved her and followed her journey even allowing her to ruin golf courses and gardens. She had a phalanx of journalists tracking her every move and feeding her fruits and sugar cane to keep her energized. She is now on display in Kaffrarian Museum in King William’s town.

Currency

Currency in South Africa: rand (ZAR)

 
Click red-star to view sailings.
Cruise Line 2026
Sep		 Oct Nov Dec 2027
Jan		 Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Oceania Cruises -- red-star -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Regent Seven Seas Cruises -- -- red-star red-star -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Silversea Cruises -- -- -- -- red-star red-star red-star -- -- -- -- --
Viking Ocean Cruises -- -- -- red-star red-star -- -- -- -- -- -- --