Explore Umhlanga
Travellers are drawn to Umhlanga for it’s beautiful beaches and vibrant atmosphere. There are an amazing range of shopping locations, a variety of trendy eateries, a charming coastline, beautiful green spaces and fun activities to try out in Umhlanga, and it is only a 20 minute drive from Durban.
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Language Spoken
South Africa has 11 official languages, but English is understood in all 9 provinces.
Currency & Time Zone
South African Rand (ZAR)
UTC+02:00
Cuisine
Meals
An average meal for 2 people at a South African restaurant chain like Turn n Tender or Spur would be R 400, and dinner for 2 at more exclusive restaurants will be R800.Drinks
Local beers range CHFom R30-R50, while imported or craft beers can be between R60-R120.
Transportation
Taxis
Umhlanga doesn’t have public transport like busses, but taxi services like Uber can be used at R5 base fee and R7.50 per kilometer.General Transport
Taxis are advised as there is no public transport availableThings to do in Umhlanga
Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve; Mindgame Escape; WavePark Gateway; Umhlanga Beach; La Lucia Beach; Gateway Theatre of Shopping; La Lucia Mall; Umhlanga Farmers Market; Some popular restaurants to try are Angelo’s; Elements Café; Butchers Boys; Ocean Terrace and Olive & Oil
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Yellow Fever
- Cholera
- Rabies
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Hiking shoes
- Handsanitizer
- Sunscreen
- First Aid Kit
- Mosquito repellent
- Camera
- Water bottle
- Binoculars
- Waterproof bag
- Sun hat
Passports & Visa Information
No travel documents required