When bad weather means a non-beach day, head for the Riverbend Crocodile Farm where you can get up close and personal with these giant reptiles. A feeding frenzy occurs every Sunday at 3pm while crocodile hatching demonstrations are also a spectacle not to be missed.

Approximately 6000 crocodiles hatch at Riverbend Crocodile Farm each year after which they are transferred to a commercial facility situated in the Natal Midlands.

Real reptile lovers should visit the Snake House, which houses some of South Africa’s deadliest snakes, and afterwards head for the art gallery and curio shop for some retail therapy – paintings, hand-crafted pottery, beadwork and jewellery are all on offer.

Snakes
Nineteen different species are housed in modern enclosures allowing the public a bird’s eye view of the snakes. Although snakes as reptiles are closely related to crocodiles the farm relies on the services of experienced snake handlers who assist with the husbandry and handling of snakes.

A weekly snake demonstration takes place every Sunday at 14:30 and more frequently at advertised times during the busier holiday seasons. The purpose of these demonstrations are to educate the public as regards snakes and to help dispel certain myths relating to snakes and their effect on humans. The value of snakes as integrals links in many eco systems and the handling and treatment of snake bites are key features of these demonstrations.