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The Top Things To See and Do in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban

The seaside village of Umhlanga just north of Durban is still one of South Africa’s favourite playgrounds, retaining a sense of old-world charm among sophisticated new delights. Here, Culture Trip reveals the top things to do in this stunning bit of coastline.

Stroll the promenade.

There’s no better way to start the day than watching the sun pop up from the Indian Ocean from the revamped 3km (1.9mi) O’Connor Promenade. This winds between the lush gardens of beachfront hotels and apartments, and the golden sands and sea, past the striking red and white lighthouse and ‘whale-bone’ pier, to Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve . Take the path and boardwalks through the coastal forest to the lagoon, a great place to picnic.

Magnificent southern right whales migrate along the KwaZulu-Natal coast between May and September, and humpbacks arrive around the same time but stay until late November, and are often seen from the beach, along with pods of dolphins. Boats operate daily from Granny’s Pool on Umhlanga Main Beach, but there are only two operators with permits for dolphin and whale-watching, and they launch from Durban Harbour. Whale and Dolphin Tours trains guides from disadvantaged communities and supports WILDOCEANS’ Whale Time project research.

Visit the Sharks Board

The KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board is dedicated to protecting bathers from these fascinating apex predators, while minimising the effect on the sharks and marine environment, and conducting important biological research. The Shark Museum has life-like replicas, including an 890kg (1,962lb) Great White, and there are informative and entertaining 25-minute audiovisual displays of the Sharks Board’s work, followed by a 20-minute shark dissection, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9am and 2pm, and the first Sunday of the month at 2pm. Book to go out in one of their boats that service the shark safety gear at 6.30am, Mondays to Fridays.

Indulge at the Oyster Box

This iconic Umhlanga family hotel was built in 1947 on the site of the original Oyster Lodge beach cottage dating back to 1869, and lovingly restored in 2010. Step back in time with a lavish high tea under the chandeliers of the Palm Court each afternoon. Or take in the view from the Ocean Terrace Restaurant , while tucking into its celebrated curry lunch buffet, with a selection of at least 11 curries daily and all the trimmings. Start or end with cocktails at the celebrated Lighthouse Bar. On the first and last Friday of the month, you can book for ‘Dinner and a Movie’: a two-course dinner on the Ocean Terrace, then a movie in the Oyster Box’s plush 24-seater cinema with a state-of-the-art flat screen and Dolby surround sound, a complimentary glass of wine, popcorn and your pick of sweets from a trolley. To check what’s showing, contact the hotel .

Explore the Village

Chartwell Drive and its surrounds are a hive of colourful eateries and bars. Stop at Salsa Mexican Grill for the best burritos (think chicken with brown rice, caramelised onion and butternut) and a craft tequila; Little Havana for sensational steaks; Mythos for Greek delights; the Zululand Brewing Company for Zulu sushi and a glass of Zululand Pale Ale or Zulu Blonde; and Marco’s Italian for Mamma Luciana’s fresh tortellini. But don’t leave Umhlanga without visiting The Chef’s Table alongside the refurbished Protea Marriott Umhlanga; chef Kayla-Ann Osborn has notched up numerous awards for her imaginative cuisine. Think pink prawns with black beans, red pepper, charred corn, chorizo, lavash and lemon aioli, followed by their PS I Love You – salted caramel, biscuit tuile, Valrhona Dulcey Grand Cru blond chocolate and vanilla ice cream.

Shop at The Pearls

The Pearls Mall, below the gleaming glass towers of The Pearls apartments developed by local movie mogul Anant Singh (producer of Sarafina! and Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom ), is home to coffee shops, ice cream parlours, restaurants, designer fashion boutiques and decor and art outlets – a good place to browse when the sun gets too hot, or on the few days it doesn’t shine.

Play at Gateway

Besides shopping, the Gateway Theatre of Shopping on Umhlanga Ridge offers a slew of adventure activities. At the new be.UP Park , you can tackle an array of climbing walls; bounce on interconnected horizontal and inclined trampolines to experience the freedom of jumping, turning, twisting and flipping; or engage in aerial play five metres (16ft) above the ground, climbing through barrels, walking on planks, even riding a skateboard attached to a wire! Gateway also has action karting on the roof, and at Snow Wonderland , you can experience snow all year round, build snowmen, ride snow slides and test your skills slinging snowballs at a snow target wall.

Get your mind going

Finally, Mindgame Escape in Granada Square, Chartwell Drive, is the perfect way to get family and friends together, or make new ones on holiday, solving mysteries in one of three themed Escape Rooms – Sherlock Holmes’ Baker Street, Bunker 51 (home to secret UFO files!) or The Forgotten Temple, Ancient World of the Mayans. You’re given an hour to gather clues in your chosen fantasy setting, decipher codes and puzzles and solve the mystery. Exhilarating fun!

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Guide to umhlanga.

A small town with a big heart, Umhlanga is a spot for everyone to enjoy almost year-round sunshine on KwaZulu-Natal’s north coast. Here’s our guide for what to do and where to stay in Umhlanga.

Please note: we’ve included the prices, as a guideline – but although they were correct at time of travel, they’re liable to change at the owner’s discretion. Please confirm with individual establishments before booking.

Sunset in Umhlanga. Photo by Adel Groenewald.

It’s what summer is all about: a beach where the gaps between bright umbrellas, beach towels and tanning bodies are filled with soft, crumbling sand, and a pier that stretches towards the distant horizon. The picture’s accompanied by cheerful youngsters’ screeches and the carefree rhythm of KwaZulu-Natal’s invitingly warm seawaters. This golden edge of the Indian Ocean, otherwise known as Umhlanga’s main beach and undoubtedly the town’s main attraction, runs parallel to a paved promenade and if you follow the bare feet, flip-flops and running shoes that cross it every day, you’ll find a strip of towering flats and hotels where holidaymakers in their thousands base themselves for weeks of beachfront sun-soaking.

Yet you wouldn’t believe that this jam-packed holiday town started as a humble beach cottage just north of Durban, with nothing but the sugar-cane fields at its back and the ocean to its front. In 1869, the tin roof of a cottage that later became the Oyster Box hotel, reflected light that warned boats about Umhlanga’s famously rocky shore. Today the red and white lighthouse has this role, the lonely cottage replaced by big resorts, trendy cafés and cocktail bars. A visit here can be as luxurious or affordable as you choose. Stay in homely B&Bs, eat fresh seafood on rustic wooden benches and snack on R2 naartjies from the local fruit vendors, or go all out and make it a five-star spa-filled, fine-dining holiday.

Seaside in Umhlanga. Photo by Adel Groenewald.

What to do in Umhlanga

1. be a beach bum.

There are no better or worse beaches in Umhlanga. It’s simply one long stretch of sand from Durban, north all the way along town until it becomes a nature reserve at Umhlanga’s northern tip. Although the water’s relative warmth may lure you, shark nets protect only certain spots, so stick to areas marked off by red and yellow flags. if you’re swimming with small kids, Granny’s Pool is a natural tidal pool with shallow, calmer water.

2. Dive deep

If you’d rather explore beneath the ocean’s surface, Ocean Blue Scuba ’s one-, three- and four-day courses will introduce you to this bright new world. If you’re experienced, these waters will fuel your diving addiction. Uncover KwaZulu-Natal marine life within a long-forgotten shipwreck, dive among manta rays and ragged-tooth sharks, and perhaps you’ll even encounter unicorn fish. Tel 031 561 8120, www.oceanbluescuba.co.za

3. Surfer’s Scoop

If you’re looking to catch some waves, head south of the lighthouse to a beach called Durban View, which promises the best waves in town.

4. Coastal Walk

Explore Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve, starting where the promenade ends in the north and taking a leisurely two-kilometre walk through thick coastal vegetation, along a mirror-like lagoon and onto a deserted section of the beach before ambling back to civilisation. You can do the route on your own, or pay R30 and let breakers resort’s guide Mazwi Ngubane point out which trees were used for Zulu huts and weapons. Daily guided walks at 9:00, 11:00 and 15:00. book at breakers resort. Tel 031 561 2271, www.umhlangatourism.co.za

Keep walking north along the sandy beach and eventually the strip of development will give way to wild coastal vegetation. Photo by Russell Smith.

5. Creeper Forest

Encounter more than 60 different types of vines as you pick your way along the paths of Hawaan Forest. Look out for bushbuck, duiker, crested guinea fowl and bushpig in the undergrowth. It’s worth joining the monthly walks and booking is essential. Tel: 031 572 4116 or 083 275 2216.

6. See inside a shark

A shark dissection isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s interesting to learn more about the feared kings of the ocean. Only those found dead in the shark nets are used for dissections and kids love watching as they’re cut open to reveal a liver, a heart and shark mucus (don’t worry, it’s not as gory as it sounds). Dissections take place at KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board twice daily on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Adults R45, kids and pensioners R30. Tel 031 566 0400, www.shark.co.za

Where to eat in Umhlanga

1. harvey’s restaurant.

Don a suit jacket, hook your date’s arm through yours and enjoy a slightly theatrical touch to fine dining. An enormous chandelier hangs from the roof of Harvey’s Restaurant and the waiters’ corseted waistcoats are tied with colourful ribbons. The wine list boasts Champagne and a thoughtful selection of South African wines, while the cuisine is artistically presented without holding back on portion sizes. Slice your silver into the Asian-roasted linefish or dip your spoon in a classic Provençal bouillabaisse. Tel 031 561 4977, www.harveysrestaurant.co.za

Harvey’s Restaurant, Umhlanga. You can also sample cocktails next door. Photo by Russell Smith.

2. Harry’s Cocktail Bar

Trust Haroon Haffajee to give you new appreciation for the art of cocktail-making. The award-winning bartender is based at Harry’s Cocktail Bar, part of Harvey’s Restaurant. Try the ultimate pink drink: the raspberry rose sorbet Martini contains Champagne, rosewater sorbet and raspberry-infused vodka. Tel 031 561 4977.

3. Remo’s

Remo’s is part street café, part bistro, and makes an Italian sausage and stringy cheese pizza that proves thin bases don’t necessarily mean better pizzas. Be sure to book, as tables are likely to be packed with cheerful, hungry mouths on any given night. Tel 031 561 7143, www.remos.co.za

4. Life Saver’s

Perhaps the most humble eatery in town, Surf Lifesaving Club, or Life Saver’s as it’s known in these parts, is perched above the beach and there’s a charm to its plastic table covers rickety wooden benches, and R8 help-yourself coffee. Order and pay (cash only) at the hatch, grab a drink at the bar and wait for your filled-to-the-brim plates of fresh fish or juicy burgers without staff giving a second glance at your ruffled hair and sand-covered feet. Tel 031 561 3519.

5. Bar Ba Coa

Meat-eaters take note! At Argentinean-styled Bar Ba Coa , only flames are good enough for grilling prime cuts, served with chimichurri, a traditional sauce of herbs, olive oil and vinegar. For a creamier condiment, try the red-wine mushroom sauce. Top your meal with the garlic fries and a bottle of Malbec. Tel 031 561 4106, www.barbacoa.co.za

6. Little Havana

You know you’ve hit gold when the dessert menu includes tequila and Cuban cigars. Little Havana is a place for special occasions and although pricey, the grills from the in-house butchery and the white tablecloth service are worth every penny. Strapped for cash? Try the R100 lunch special and get a starter and a main from a constantly changing menu. Tel 031 561 7589, www.littlehavana.co.za

7. Seaside cafés

Take a break from the beach before turning lobster-coloured for cooldrinks, sangria and sandwiches at the Lighthouse Café (Tel 031 561 2371), part of Cabana Beach Resort. Alternatively, fill up on Italian at La Spiaggia (Tel 031 561 4388), the only cafe on the promenade. Let the children play on the beach below while you enjoy a breather of pizza, wine and some welcome shade.

Element’s Cafe on the first floor of the Beverley Hills Hotel is sheltered from the wind without compromising on a good view. Photo by Russell Smith.

Where to stay in Umhlanga

1. breaker’s holiday resort.

Enjoy the restaurants, swimming pools and kids’ activities of Breakers Holiday Resort , but sidestep the hotel-styled main building and stay in one of the privately owned self-catering flats on the property. Beach Break Holiday Letting manages a selection of these and rents them out from R1 295 a night for a two-bedroom unit. Tel 083 788 2736, www.beachbreak314.co.za .

2. Jessica’s

Jessica’s was among the first of Umhlanga’s hundreds of B&Bs. Three self-catering units have their own entrances and safe parking. The two-sleeper has only a kitchenette, while the two four-sleepers have full kitchen facilities. Pop over to the main house to tell Jessica Hallgren when you want breakfast and she’ll treat you to whichever combination of bacon, eggs, cereal and fruit you fancy. Self-catering from R350 a person a night for a double unit. R65 a person for breakfast. Tel 031 561 3369, www.jessicaskzn.co.za .

3. On the Beach Backpackers

Umhlanga’s pricey resorts and restaurants might make it seem inaccessible to the budget traveller, but On the Beach is only five kilometres away and ticks the backpacker boxes – it’s affordable, has a bar, includes breakfast and isn’t seedy. Airy dorms sleep eight and look out over the pool, and double and triple rooms with en-suite bathrooms overlook Glenashley Beach across the road. One room can accommodate physically disabled guests. From R180 a night for a dorm bed, R550 for a single room and R800 a double room. Tel 031 562 1591, [email protected] , www.durbanbackpackers.com .

The balcony that skirts the upstairs room at On the Beach Backpackers is a great place to check out the morning’s surf. Photo by Russell Smith.

This article first appeared in the January 2014 issue of Getaway Magazine .

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Umhlanga, a coastal town situated in the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa, is an ideal vacation destination for beach lovers. Its picturesque beaches, warm climate, and diverse attractions are the main reasons to visit here. From the iconic lighthouse to the Ushaka Marine World, this place has a variety of attractions to explore.

Umhlanga is known for its beaches where travelers can relax, swim, sunbathe, and enjoy a range of water sports. The Umhlanga Rocks beach is the most popular one, offering stunning views of the Indian Ocean. Visitors can also explore the nearby attractions such as the Gateway Theatre of Shopping, The Wave House, and the Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom. The Umhlanga Lighthouse is one of the highlights of the town. It is situated at the entrance of the beach and is the perfect spot for taking photos with stunning views of the Umhlanga Coastline. The nearby Ushaka Marine World is a great place to visit with the family. It features an aquarium, water parks, restaurants, and more. Other activities that travelers can enjoy in Umhlanga are whale watching, deep-sea fishing, and boat cruising. They can also explore the nearby game parks and wildlife sanctuaries. For nightlife and entertainment, there are several bars, pubs, and clubs in the area. Overall, Umhlanga is a great place to visit for a fun-filled vacation. Travelers should remember to bring their swimwear and sunscreen and to be cautious when swimming in the ocean due to the strong currents.

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Top 15 Umhlanga Activities

Umhlanga, which means “place of reeds” in Zulu, is known for its coastal-lying beauty, classy shopping malls and, perhaps above all else, as Durban’s popular resort town, so it’s only natural to find some epic adventures lying in store here.

Umhlanga , located in KwaZulu-Natal province, is a place of beauty, shopping joys and fun activities for the whole family.

Here are some of the best activities to enjoy in Umhlanga (and nearby areas):

#1 See the Light with Umhlanga Lighthouse

This rather iconic, 21-metre high lighthouse is white with a topside red stripe and offers a light range of 24 sea miles.

It not only doubles as a tourist attraction and popular local landmark, but it also, naturally, safely guides ships to shore.

And although this isn’t a lighthouse that you can explore from within, it’s definitely one you need to snap a picture of or pass by when visiting Umhlanga.

Contact: n/a

Website: n/a

Address: East Lagoon Drive, Umhlanga, KZN

#2 Catch a tan at Umhlanga Main Beach

This popular beach offers a few fun things to enjoy. Not only can you tan and surf, but you can also swim in the granny’s pool, with the knowledge that there are life guards on duty.

Visitors can also rent beach chairs and umbrellas and enjoy taking in the sights from nearby benches.

Parking is minimal so, if you can, it’s best to get there early to secure a spot. The beach is clean (and thus most perfect for beach walks!) and there are toilet facilities found , as well as a nicely maintained walkway. Ice-cream shops nearby will delight children and adults alike.

Contact: (031) 561 4257

Website: www.umhlangatourism.co.za

Address: Umhlanga Main Beach, Umhlanga, KZN

#3 Get your shopping fix at Gateway

Gateway Theatre of Shopping is the ultimate retail and entertainment experience, offering everything from fashion to dining and movies.

It’s considered to be one of SA’s most elite retail shopping stores, with over +390 stores and 70 eateries, and frequently brings world-class events, competitions and entertainment to town. What’s more, it offers something for everyone to enjoy.

Contact: (031) 514 0500

Website: www.gatewayworld.co.za

Address: 1 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga Ridge, Umhlanga, KZN

#4 Enjoy a beach day at La Lucia Beach

While not strictly within Umhlanga, it’s close enough to warrant a mention… and it certainly deserves one! Offering a tropical element, La Lucia is close to paradise, with its coral reef and colourful fish. It’s ideal for snorkelling, diving, surfing and swimming.

It offers wonderful tranquility, despite being relatively close to the city centre… so if you’re in Umhlanga, you will definitely want to take a drive to enjoy some time at La Lucia Beach.

Website: www.sa-venues.com

Address: La Lucia, Umhlanga Coast, KZN

#5 Lace up for Umhlanga Lagoon Hiking Trail

Located on the periphery of this resort town, Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve is nevertheless a popular nature lovers’ haunt.

The trail winds by past a picnic area, crossing over a wooden boardwalk into a coastal forest, inhabited by all manner of local wildlife, including veret moneys, buck, birds and even butterflies. Some of the trees have labels so you can learn while you ramble.

Address: Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve, Umhlanga, KZN

#6 Catch a movie at IMAX Theatre Gateway

With pretty epic effects, good audio, comfy interiors and prime location within Gateway Theatre of Shopping, this will definitely be your go-to movie spot for all the major flicks, provided you can afford to splash out a little…

It’ll blow your socks off as you experience your favourite film in ultra high definition 3D on a very big screen indeed!

Contact: (031) 566 4415

Website: movies.sterkinekor.co.za

Address: IMAX Theatre Gateway, Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Umhlanga, KZN

#7 Visit KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board

Enjoy an educational and insightful visit to the KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board Maritime Centre of Excellence (also known as KZNSB), a global leader in shark protection, as well as in key environmental and tourism efforts.

Not only does the KZNSB maintain the 37 beaches found along the KZN coastline, but it also conducts shark biological research and offers fascinating public education programmes.

Activities visitor can enjoy, both at and with KZNSB, run as follows: boat trips, audio-visual and shark dissections, a museum, a curio shop and conference facilities. Be sure to visit them and learn more about these misunderstood ocean predators.

Contact: (031) 566 0400

Website: www.shark.co.za

Address: 1a Herrwood Drive, Umhlanga, KZN

#8 Take to the greens at Umhlanga Bowling Club

Have a bowl at this fun and free facility, which is also wheel-chair friendly and happily suitable for all ages. Registered coaches and officials are on-site to ensure that the rules are understood and that help is offered where needed.

The bowling green is not only a great place to enjoy some bowls but it’s also available to hire for corporate and function days.

Contact: (074) 639 4028

Address: 75 Twilight Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, KZN

#9 Shop till you drop at The Pearls Mall

If you need a little retail therapy, look no further than the relatively new and exciting, The Pearls Mall, which opened in late 2016.

This classy, high-end boutique mall not only offers excellent shopping, but it also includes a host of delightful coffee shops and eateries, like African Roots Coffee, Casa Bella and Doppio Zero to name just a few.

Strut your stuff as you enjoy some fun shopping and eating out at the Pearls.

Contact: (031) 940 6840

Website: thepearls.co.za

Address: The Pearls Mall, The Pearls, Umhlanga Rocks, KZN

#10 Sip some good java at African Roots Coffee

The still newly-opened coffee shop, located within the glamorous Pearls Mall, is already taking the Umhlanga area by storm. The still newly-opened coffee shop, located within the glamorous Pearls Mall, is already taking the Umhlanga area by storm.

Coffee lovers will rejoice upon discovering this speciality coffee shop, which serves only the finest African origin Arabica coffees. If you really love their java and would love some to enjoy at home, you can also shop for different blends on their site.

You can also order artisanal light meals, such as breakfast (includes banting-friendly and health eats), Danish-style open sandwiches, veggie quiches and locally baked cakes, to complement the fine coffee and speciality teas on offer at African Roots Coffee.

Contact: (087) 941 4591

Website: www.africanrootscoffee.co.za

Address: Pearls Mall, The Pearls, 6 Lagoon Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, KZN

#11 Grab a bite to eat at Village Table

If you agree that eating is a great activity to partake in, then you are going to want to visit Village Table, where you can enjoy some delicious food in a very attractive setting.

Bringing life experiences from pantry to plate, Village Table is all about aesthetically appealing food and restaurant atmosphere both.

Contact: (087) 288 4235

Website: villagetable.co.za

Address: 6 Lagoon Drive, Umhlanga, KZN

#12 Have some fun at WavePark Gateway

This fun, affordable and clean spot is a great, family-friendly location where visitors can enjoy a water park with a super tube and other water-based activities (making it a safe place to learn to surf), as well as a pump track for bikes, scooters or skates for those who prefer to stay dry.

It’s also offers a fun toddler area for the little ones – and generally makes for an enjoyable day out for all, whether young or old.

Contact: (031) 584 9400

Website: N/A

Address: G240, Gateway Theatre of Shopping, 1 Palm Boulevard, KZN

#13 Explore Hawaan Forest

Immerse yourself in this beautiful forest, which offers a woodland enclosed by the Ohlanga River and the ocean. It is home to large number of birds and animals, and remains wonderfully unspoiled even to this day.

The Hawaan Trails are not open to the public due to preserving conservation efforts but you can partake in a guided trail and learn more about this unique ecosystem, which is home to creatures of all kinds.

Address: Hawaan Forest, Umhlanga, KZN

#14 Enjoy great food at Olive & Oil

Tuck into comfort food at this cheerful eatery, where fresh ingredients come together beautifully to supply guests with wholesome meals.

Friendly staff and unrivalled hospitality will ensure you feel right at home too.

Contact: (031) 561 2618

Website: oliveandoil.co.za

Address: Olive & Oil, 15 Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga, KZN

#15 Walk along Umhlanga Promenade

Of course, one way to really take in some of the best sights Umhlanga has to offer is by simply enjoying a leisurely walk along the promenade.

Or, if you prefer, go for a 4.6km-odd jog and ensure you stay fit and healthy, while absorbing the gorgeous scenery and surrounding views.

Address: Umhlanga, KZN

These are just some of the fun and varied activities you can enjoy when visiting the Fun-Shine Coast!

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