Uvongo River Resort

The Resort & Its Setting

Uvongo River Resort is an independently run timeshare property affiliated with RCI, situated in Margate, a coastal town on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast. Accommodation at the resort is built around extended family stays, with units designed for owners who return year after year rather than book a single night. Being independent means the resort manages its own affairs locally, while the RCI affiliation gives owners access to a much wider network of exchange resorts if they want a change of scenery in a given year.

Margate and the KZN South Coast

Margate sits right on the coast, with Margate Beach only a short stroll from the town centre and Uvongo Beach, known for its river mouth setting, just a little further along. The wider KwaZulu-Natal South Coast stretches out from here, a string of beaches, seaside villages and nature reserves that locals and regular visitors know well. Inland, Oribi Gorge offers hiking trails and viewpoints for anyone wanting a day away from the sand. The subtropical climate keeps things warm through summer and mild in winter, which is part of why the South Coast draws repeat visitors throughout the year rather than just at peak season.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Uvongo River Resort and are considering moving it on, BidMyTimeshare.com works as an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week yourself, set your own asking price, and pay a one-time listing fee rather than handing over a percentage in commission. Buyers contact you directly through the platform to work out details and arrange the transfer.

Because Uvongo River Resort is independent, resale isn't processed through a big brand's corporate resale desk — it goes through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, it's worth asking the resort directly for two things: the current transfer fee for putting a week into a new owner's name, and the annual maintenance fee for the unit size and season in question, since these vary by resort and aren't published figures we can quote here. Confirm with the resort what exactly transfers with a resale — typically the usage week or points allocation and the RCI membership eligibility that goes with it — and whether any outstanding levies or fees need settling before the sale completes.

Renters, meanwhile, are usually after a straightforward week in Margate without taking on ownership — they'll want to know the unit size, the week or season on offer, and what's included, so have those details ready when you list.

Practical Notes

Margate is roughly a 2.5-hour drive south of Durban, so most visitors fly into Durban and self-drive or arrange transfers from there. South African school holidays, particularly December–January and July, push up demand along the coast, so owners renting out a week and buyers wanting specific dates should both plan ahead. Anyone new to RCI exchanges should read up on how the points or weeks system works before relying on it for their first trip.