Umzumbe Places of Interest (original) (raw)
... and a little further afield
Beaches / Natural Wonders
Aliwal Shoal
Rated as one of the top 10 dive spots in the world, but regular divers say it is second only to the rocky ride over breakers to get there, the marine life of Aliwal Sshoal is said to be spectacular. Raggies or ragged tooth sharks are regularly spotted ...
Marine Protected Areas
Aliwal Shoal Marine Protected Area
Most people know that Aliwal Shoal is one of the country's major dive sites, and one of the best sites at which to spot raggies, or ragged-tooth sharks, particularly as they are in evidence in these waters for five months of the ...
Golf Courses
Amanzimtoti Golf Club
Set just south of Durban and on the white sandy shores of KwaZulu Natal lays the Amanzimtoti Golf Course and Country Club. Originally opened, in 1915, under the name Isipingo, the Golf Club has a wonderful history and charm to it. The decision to upgrade ...
Beaches
Clansthal Conservancy
Clansthal Conservancy is flanked by the Mhlongwa and Mhlongwana rivers, and extends from the Indian Ocean to the farmlands of e�Thekwini, covering a total area of around 2 200 hectares. Within these borders are countless plant and animal species. The ...
Entertainment
Crocworld Conservation Centre
Crocworld is an apt name considering that a few hundred breeding Nile crocodiles live there, in amongst a series of snakes, tortoises, waterbirds, flamingos, caracals, jackals, meerkats, a host of different types of birds in a walk-through aviary, and ...
Nature Reserves
Empisini Nature Reserve
Empisini, meaning 'the place of the hyena', is 120 hectares of nature reserve just inland of Umkomaas on the KwaZulu-Natal coast. At least 50 of these hectares remain untouched and in a pristine state, which makes them home to a prolific bird life and an ...
Nature Reserves
Ilanda Wilds Reserve
Ilanda Wilds Nature Reserve is a petite yet effervescent ground of nature that runs along the banks of the Amanzimtoti River. A recorded 300 species of bird life makes the reserve a popular bird watching destination, and continues to add to the vibrant ...
Golf Courses
Margate Country Club
Margate golf course game may appear to be easy at first, don�t be lulled into contentment; this is an extensively challenging course. The Margate country Club was upgraded in 1995 and has been transformed into one of the finest golf courses on the South ...
Nature Reserves
Mkambati Nature Reserve
Flanked on either side by the forested ravines of the Msikaba and Mtentu Rivers, Mkambati Nature Reserve is 8000 hectares of coastal reserve that consists mainly of grassland, close to the KwaZulu Natal border in north-east Pondoland. Despite being ...
Nature Reserves
Mpenjati Nature Reserve
Mpenjati Nature Reserve occupies 60 hectares (or 149 acres) of the KZN countryside. Thanks to its ideal locale, on the Mpenjati River and stretching to the coast, the reserve is able to boast a number of different ecological habitats and biomes. It ...
Umzumbe as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Amanzimtoti, Anerley, Bazley, Clansthal, Doonside, Elysium, Glenmore Beach, Harding, Hibberdene, Illovo Beach, Ixopo, Kelso, Kingsburgh, Leisure Bay, Manaba Beach, Margate, Marina Beach, Melville Beach, Mtwalume, Munster, Oribi Flats, Oribi Gorge, Oslo Beach, Palm Beach, Pennington, Port Edward, Port Shepstone, Pumula, Ramsgate, San Lameer, Scottburgh, Sea Park, Selborne, Shelly Beach, Southbroom, Southport, St Michaels On Sea, Trafalgar, Umgababa, Umkomaas, Umtentweni, Uvongo, Warner Beach, Widenham, Winklespruit
Staying Overnight
Self Catering
Beach Rose Cottage
Beach Rose Cottage is situated on the South Coast, an hour's drive from Durban. It is the ideal holiday accommodation for 2 families, sleeping up...
Self Catering
Summer Place Umzumbe
Umzumbe is located on the South Coast between Hibberdene and Port Shepstone and known as the best kept secret of the Hibiscus coast. Directly on ...
Self Catering
Banana Bungalow
Banana Bungalow is a beach Bungalow tucked into the tropical bush, away from the main Surf House in Umzumbe. The beach is a few steps away, and y...
Self Catering
Bill's Place
Bill's Place is located in Umzumbe, KwaZulu Natal and offers stunning accommodation with spectacular sea views. The house is super luxurious and ...
Self Catering
The Tides 6B
The Tides 6B offers accommodation in Umzumbe in a ground floor apartment with direct beach access. The apartment sleeps four guests in two bedro...
Self Catering
Beach Bungalow
Beach Bungalow is a surf bungalow tucked into the tropical bush near the beachfront. The bungalow is set away from the main Surf House. Just a sh...
Self Catering
The Treehouse
Boasting 120 degree views and a laid back atmosphere, The Treehouse can accommodate up to eight guests in a choice of three en-suite bedrooms. A ...
Self Catering
Pumula Surf Camp
Pumula Surf Camp provides accommodation with shared self catering facilities. Pumula Surf Camp specialises in teaching surfing, yoga and stand up...
Self Catering
Umzumbe Beach House
Umzumbe Beach House is a beautiful four-bedroom beachfront house (accommodates ten guests) situated right on the edge of a stunning sandy beach i...
Self Catering
Cycasia Lodge
Cycasia Lodge is located on a seven acre property in a tropical garden setting, close to Umzumbe beach (800m as the crow flies). Cycasia Lodge ca...
Hotel
Pumula Beach Hotel
Charming and intimate, the highest levels of personal service and excellent cuisine are provided. In addition to this a selection of comfortable ...
Self Catering
Ocean View Cottage
Ocean View offers accommodation in a lovely chalet in Umzumbe, KwaZulu Natal. This lovely large cottage has stunning ocean views and sleeps four ...