Umhlanga Rocks

Umhlanga Rocks is an upmarket seaside suburb that is just a 15-minute drive from the Durban’s centre. The main beach and promenade is fringed with luxury hotels and apartments, restaurants, sidewalk cafes, pubs and clubs. Families and overworked urbanites love the holiday vibe, warm Indian Ocean water, endless sunshine and nightlife.

The promenade is the best place for a beachfront jog or lazy walk, and leads to the Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve Nature Trail, a short stroll through coastal forest. Here you may spot numerous birds, vervet monkeys, and even small antelope.