"Umhlanga Rocks - The Place of the Reeds" Umhlanga Rocks by MikeAtSea

Umhlanga Rocks Travel Guide: 19 reviews and 30 photos

The name Umhlanga originates from the Zulu name for the word reeds. The Umhlanga River that flows into the Indian Ocean on the Northern boundary of the city is bordered by many reeds and as so many names in KwaZulu Natal a historical or natural meaning from the Zulu name remained the name till today.
Umhlanga in the past was a small town that offered a number of hotels and timeshare resorts along is beautiful beach and cost line and has grown continuously over the last few years.
The changes in South Africa opened the country for a number of foreign investors who bought property here and made the property prices climb into the sky.
When beaches were opened to all races in the early 1990's a move of mainly white people to the northern beaches of Durban became evident.
Today Umhlanga is a bustling residential area with many new developments, plenty of hotels and guest houses and a new massive shopping complex "Gateway" which was built right into the sugar cane fields.
It is the pleasure seekers ground for anyone wanting to spend a few days on the year round sun baked beaches of KwaZulu Natal.

Last visit to Umhlanga Rocks: Apr 2005
Intro Written Apr 3, 2005
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Plane Services to Umhlanga Transportation (2)

The closest airport to Umhlanga Rocks is Durban International Airport which is around 40 km to the south. Various... more travel advice

Umhlanga Centre Things to Do (6)

The small centre which is situated along the Granada Drive offers a number of shops, two malls and a few restaurants.... more travel advice

Umhlanga Centre Things to Do (6)

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junecorlett Sep 23, 2009 at 12:06 PM

Hi Mike -are you enjoying your new homeplace Durbs? Nice tips here, we dont visit Durban so much anymore, prefer the Eastern Cape beaches.
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simbac2001 Jan 25, 2007 at 7:50 AM

Hi Mike, ur travel pages r very awesome...thanx for sharing
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paradisedreamer Feb 10, 2006 at 2:42 AM

Oh the memories..... Many a great holiday spent here! Happy belated birthday.