| Trafalgar | |
| Pushpin Map: | South Africa KwaZulu-Natal#South Africa |
| Coordinates: | -30.958°N 30.292°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | South Africa |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Name1: | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name2: | Ugu |
| Subdivision Type3: | Municipality |
| Subdivision Name3: | Ray Nkonyeni |
| Subdivision Type4: | Main Place |
| Subdivision Name4: | Southbroom |
| Established Title: | Established |
| Leader Title: | Councillor |
| Area Footnotes: | [1] |
| Area Total Km2: | 2.63 |
| Population Total: | 397 |
| Population As Of: | 2011 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Demographics Type1: | Racial makeup (2011) |
| Demographics1 Title1: | Black African |
| Demographics1 Info1: | 21.4% |
| Demographics1 Title2: | Coloured |
| Demographics1 Info2: | 0.5% |
| Demographics1 Title3: | Indian/Asian |
| Demographics1 Title4: | White |
| Demographics1 Info4: | 78.1% |
| Demographics1 Title5: | Other |
| Demographics Type2: | First languages (2011) |
| Demographics2 Title1: | English |
| Demographics2 Info1: | 50.6% |
| Demographics2 Title2: | Afrikaans |
| Demographics2 Info2: | 35.3% |
| Demographics2 Title3: | Zulu |
| Demographics2 Info3: | 6.5% |
| Demographics2 Title4: | Xhosa |
| Demographics2 Info4: | 3.5% |
| Demographics2 Title5: | Other |
| Demographics2 Info5: | 4.0% |
| Timezone1: | SAST |
| Utc Offset1: | +2 |
| Postal Code Type: | Postal code (street) |
| Postal2 Code Type: | PO box |
| Postal2 Code: | 4275 |
| Area Code Type: | Area code |
Trafalgar is a seaside resort village in Ugu District Municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. Trafalgar is on the north bank of the Mpenjati river which enters the Indian Ocean at the Mpenjati Nature Reserve. The town is located in lush coastal forest, sitting on a small rise overlooking the beach.
Trafalgar is a neat and well maintained town with clean streets, landscaping and municipal services. There are no potholes on the streets, a considerable accomplishment by South African standards, versus the many towns in the country that have poor quality of municipal service delivery.
The town has an active rate payers association involving local volunteers who undertake considerable activity on behalf of the community and have invested in good relations with municipal officials. Trafalgar is a happy town, people here know each and work together for common purpose. This is invaluable for any community in contemporary South Africa.
Trafalgar is popular as both a destination for tourists who can stay at one of several guest houses. It is also a lifestyle community valued by residents who appreciate the peace, calm and beauty of the town. Increasingly more residents have taken up full time residence and are mid-career people, able to work from home.
The main beach on the north side of town has a "Blue Flag" designation, meaning that it conforms to international standards regarding water quality and environmental protection and that there is a Life Guard present. Visitors can park here and access the beach which is a public space. The beach is good for surfing and swimming as well as snorkelling the reef offshore. There are shark nets on this section of beach also. The beach at Mpenjati Nature Reserve has been used by naturists for many years.
There are two restaurants and a local grocer, which bakes fresh bread and pastry, daily. Shopping and services are easily accessible at the nearby towns of South Broom, Shelly Beach and Port Edward. There is a private hospital at Shelly Beach.
Trafalgar can be accessed by turning off the R61 (to Port Edward and Port Shepstone) onto Trafalgar Drive, the single access road into village. Direct, scheduled, flights to Johannesburg are available at Margate Airport, 22km away. The N2 Road from Durban is well maintained and is in good condition, making the town easily accessible.