Umhlanga in Durban, South Africa – Tips and advice on what to do in Umhlanga

Umhlanga is a residential, commercial and tourist city north of Durban. It is a bustling city with a wonderful atmosphere full of holiday apartments and hotels.

There are plenty of things to do when you visit Umhlanga, whether you are traveling alone or with your family or partner. Don’t miss the beautiful and safe beaches where you can go surfing or body boarding, as well as scuba dive and explore the rock pools.

A stroll along the boardwalk is always as much fun for the young as it is for the old. Let your children play and wander on the beach while you watch them and stroll along the boardwalk. There are always other people walking or running both for fun and to be fit. The best times to go are early in the morning and early evening, when you’ll be blessed with one of Africa’s beautiful sunrises or sunsets and may even catch a glimpse of the local school of dolphins.

Don’t miss the sunset cocktails on the terrace of the newly renovated Oyster Box Hotel. With a view over the calm sea and the lighthouse, watch the colors of the sky change as the sun sets behind you. A wonderfully romantic setting to say ‘I do’ or even to ask that special question.

For an educational experience, visit the Natal Sharks Board. Here you can watch a shark found in the nets being dissected in an attempt to learn more about its diet and behavior. Watch a short presentation on the study of sharks and how scientists have discovered and are improving ways to keep swimmers safe in our warm waters. You will also be able to peruse through the exhibit that the Shark Board has to teach you even more about the predators of the sea.

Just a few hundred meters south of the Natal Sharks Board is the Gateway Theater of Shopping, which has 380 high-end retailers, 18 movie theaters, an IMAX theater, 6 Nouveau Cinemas, a theater called the Barnyard Theatre, restaurants, the Wave House arcade, a Tony Hawk designed skate park, rock climbing, fitness center, bowling, clubs, dodgem cars, Valet Parking, Adventure Golf, science center and theme park, as well as a Nissan 4×4 track, will be very Hard for you not to find something the whole family will enjoy. This mall is a hub of activity and entertainment, rivaling the largest malls in the world.