Umhlanga Rocks

Umhlanga Rocks is located 20km north of the City of Durban. Umhlanga means "Place of Reeds" in Zulu, referring to the beds of reeds that accumulate on the banks of the Ohlanga river a few Km North of present day Umhlanga Rocks. The area used to be part of a coastal dune forest system many years ago and provided sanctuary to a multitude of bird and wildlife species of which many can still be found in bird, marine, and wildlife preserves in and around the area today. Sunny skies and the warm Indian Ocean waves, and beautiful beaches together with tantalising cuisine, pristine nature, captivating culture, vibrant nightlife, shopping extravaganzas all wait your. Welcome to the sweet life on the Sugar Coast.

Umhlanga Rocks hospitality history started back in 1869, when tea and scones were first served at a cottage named Oyster Lodge. Built on a site overlooking the Indian Ocean, it has over the years become one of Umhlanga's landmarks. While it took another half century for the hotel industry to arrive, the 'Place of Reeds' has since flourished without falter...and is today a prime, up-market beach resort boasting a fine array of luxury hotels, B&Bs and self-catering holiday apartments. For a compelling taste of Umhlanga's safe, protected beaches and seafront accommodation, restaurants and attractions, the shore- hugging O'Conner Promenade has no equal. You'll not miss the red and white lighthouse, a landmark that's kept ships safe for almost fifty years. Boats can be launched from the Ski Boat Club and numerous Deep Sea Fishing Trips, Scuba Diving Trips and Day Trips are available for individuals or groups. See tours.

If that is is not enough take a chartered flights from Virginia Airport as well as Micro-light flights over the Coastline. Umhlanga Rocks has a Promenade that stretches all the way from the Breakers Resort on the Northern edge of Umhlanga, down to Durban View Park in the South. Umhlanga lagoon nature trails are delightful and there are lovely barbecue and picnic spots along a well-marked path. Well trained professional life guards are also stationed at all the swimming beaches along the Umhlanga Rocks Coast.