The striking beach along this part of the KwaZulu-Natal coast has led to the development of a thriving resort close by. Just north of Durban – about twenty minutes by car – the affluent residential area is home to the largest shopping center in the southern hemisphere.
Away from the commercial and urban development, the long, sandy beach is the ideal place to spend some days unwinding. Far from the stress of city life, the town of Umhlanga is a space to enjoy the warmth of the Indian Ocean – the water here is on average 25-degrees in the summer months. People enjoy walks on the sand, along the backdrop of grassy cliffs and, if you are lucky, you might catch sight of a dolphin or two.
