Activities & Attractions in Umhlanga
Umhlanga and the surrounding area boasts a huge variety of activities for everyone. Umhlanga Beach is very popular, where holiday makers and locals can go snorkelling, surfing, swimming, jogs and walks along Umhlanga's scenic boardwalk or to just soak up the sun. Shark nets and Lifeguards are there for safer bathing. Along the Umhlanga beach boardwalk... you will come across beach cafe's, cocktail bars, beautiful upmarket accommodation, Umhlangas Lighthouse, arts and craft and plenty of holiday makers swimming and enjoying themselves on the beaches.
Browse this page to see some of the activities one can enjoy in and around Umhlanga.
SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES TO ENJOY IN UMHLANGA:
- Bird watching
- Bowls and Squash
- Casinos.
- Dolphin viewing
- Fishing
- Golf courses
- Gym centres
- Horse riding
- Microlight flying
- Surfing
- Tennis courts
Up on Umhlanga's ridge is the very hard to miss Gateway shopping Centre. Hosting a variety of shops and entertainment activites and faciltiies, including, the highest free-standing indoor climbing wall in the world (22.5 metres high), Go-kart track, standing waves at the Wave House, Huge skate park, 4x4 tracks / courses, bowling alley, putt putt course,(great to keep the kids entertained while the adults can do their shopping) ... Imax theatre, a variety of different restaurants, clothing shops, supermarkets, and much more. Gateway is know to be the "Theatre of Shopping".
Feeling lucky? Wanna dice with the high rollers? Do take a 10 minute drive up North to Sibaya Casino. - An African themed Casino with large statues of carved elephants and African Animals. The Casino Hosts not only the Casino, but top class restaurants, takeaways, shops and has Nightlife which we'll leave you to find out!
Take an educational tour at the well known Sharks Board. The headquarters is close by and on top of the Umhlanga ridge. This research facilitiy centre aims at trying to understanding the still very misunderstood and feared marine creature. Learn, how to protect ourselves against shark attacks and learn to conserve and protect the sharks that inhabit our waters.
A beautiful indigineous forest which is inhabited many species of birds / animals and tropical trees, that has been left in its natural state for centuries. Put on your hiking shoes and venture through this forest with trails to follow and picnic spots. A lagoon lies on the far end of the forest to cool off in after your scenic walk through the Hawaan Forest!Umhlanga and the surroundings areas treats golfing enthusiasts to a variety of Golf courses to choose from.With over 10 course to choose from, not only are they some of the countrys top golf courses in the South Africa, but they are all within approximtely 35km from Umhlanga.
Contact any of the Golf Course below for more information:
Amitikulu Golf Course Tel : (035) 331 1071
Beachwood Golf Club Tel : (031) 313 1777
Durban Country Club Tel : (031) 313 1777
Kloof Country Club Tel : (031) 764 0555
Maidstone Golf Club Tel : (032) 945 0419
Mount Edgecombe (2 Courses) Tel : (031) 538 1041
Prince's Grant Country Club Tel : (032) 482 0005
Royal Durban Country Club Tel : (031) 309 1373
Umhlali Golf Course Tel : (032) 947 1181
Windsor Park Golf Club - Nine Holes Tel : (031) 312 2245
Zimbali Country Club Tel : (032) 538 1041
If the surf isn't good, then you can try some tricks at the Wave House in the Gateway Shopping Mall in Umhlanga. The Wave House is also open during the week and some days have half price specials! 
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