Renovated Prawn Farm The Hatchery – thehatchery. co. za Set on a lagoon at Amatikulu Beach on KwaZulu-Natal’ s North Coast, The Hatchery is a wonderfully unconventional retreat created from a former prawn-breeding facility. Originally established in the 1970s by engineer-turned-prawn farmer Faan Myburgh, the site has been transformed into a rustic, character-filled destination where old maturation rooms, pump houses and hatchery spaces have become unique guest accommodation. Overlooking a deserted beach, coastal reserve and river mouth, it offers a blend of adventure and tranquillity, with fishing, birdwatching and watersports on the doorstep. Relaxed, quirky and deeply connected to its natural surroundings, The Hatchery is a memorable stay for families, groups, weddings and travellers seeking an authentic coastal escape.