uMhlanga Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail showing general coastal views, a hotel and a coastal town
Umhlanga Rocks Beach featuring a city, a skyscraper and modern architecture
uMhlanga
Umhlanga Rocks Beach featuring a beach, a lighthouse and landscape views
uMhlanga

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Umhlanga Rocks Beach featuring a coastal town, a beach and landscape views

Umhlanga Rocks Beach

Surfing competitions, a picturesque lighthouse, a scenic nature reserve and walks along a waterfront boardwalk welcome visitors to Umhlanga’s lively main beach.

Umhlanga Rocks Beach
Gateway Theatre of Shopping

Gateway Theatre of Shopping

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gateway Theatre of Shopping during your trip to Umhlanga Ridge. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Gateway Theatre of Shopping
Umhlanga Main Beach

Umhlanga Main Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Umhlanga Main Beach during your trip to uMhlanga? Discover the entertainment venues and spas in this trendy area.

Umhlanga Main Beach
Umhlanga Lighthouse which includes a lighthouse and general coastal views

Umhlanga Lighthouse

This historic lighthouse is loved by photography enthusiasts and is an ideal starting point for exploring the waterfront promenade of Umhlanga Rocks Beach.

Umhlanga Lighthouse
Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail featuring landscape views, a park and forests

Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail

Walk along the wooden bridge over the Ohlanga River and explore the beautiful forest and sand dunes near this relaxing nature trail.

Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail

Umhlanga Hospital

If Umhlanga Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Umhlanga Ridge.

Umhlanga Hospital

Reviews of uMhlanga

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Great vacation spot. Close to airport, beach, restaurants and shopping centre. Also participates in Parkrun on Saturday mornings.

5/5 - Excellent

RichardH

The staff were brilliant - on hand politely, but not in any way overbearing.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

We were recommended uMhlanga by friends as a safer and fancier option to the Golden Mile. It was pleasant, we had a great curry at Incredible India and spent some time at the pier.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Huge mall. Plenty of shops asks activities

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The Umhlanga beach area is excellent good shops bars and restaurants. It felt safe with no beggars or street sellers unlike Durban. Would definitely return but maybe stay in a hotel nearer the beach area.