Named after Richard Pennington, an early resident who owned the estate on which the town was laid out, the town is not only the centre of a large sugar cane and dairy-farming district, but is also a popular tourist destination.
Adventure And Sport
Bazley Beach: Bazley Beach is ideal for wind-surfing, paragliding, jet-skiing and angling.
Selborne Country Club: Just south of Pennington, Selborne Country Club is billed as one of South Africa’s top 20 golf courses.
Snorkelling: Excellent spots for snorkelling include Rocky Bay, Umdoni Point, Kelso and Elysium.
Fauna And Flora
Nature Reserves: The area abounds with nature reserves, including Nkomba Bird Sanctuary, Nkumbane Dam, Elysium Wetland, Ifafa Lagoon Estuary and Mkamati Dam.
Vernon Crookes Nature Reserve: The Vernon Crookes Nature Reserve features the fine coastal forest and grasslands of the South Coast. Animals such as impala, blue wildebeest, zebra and eland roam the reserve.
History And Architecture
Botha House: The house was built by General Louis Botha for his wife, Annie
