The South African Umhlanga Ridge is an area of land which sits atop the Umhlanga Rocks Drive. It commands fabulous views of the Indian Ocean in one direction and Durban in the other. As one of the main tourist areas in the city, there are several large hotels designed to house as many guests as possible. On the other hand, there are plenty of much smaller and much more personal hotels and guest houses in the increasingly popular Umhlanga Ridge.

Top Things in Umhlanga Ridge

The beaches of the Umhlanga Ridge coast are among some of the most beautiful in the Durban area and are popular with scuba divers thanks to the unique coral reef formations offshore.

Visitors can pamper themselves with a trip to the spa at the exclusive Mount Edgecombe Country Club.

The Gateway Theatre of Shopping is much more than just a mall, with a skateboard park and even a climbing wall under its roof.

Umhlanga Ridge Hotels

Accommodation in Umhlanga Ridge is usually either the large lodge-style resorts with excellent amenities, and smaller guest houses and hostels. Cheap hotels in Umhlanga Ridge still come with all mod-cons and many even have their own pool to take advantage of Durban's excellent climate and to help you relax after a hard day of sightseeing.

Kids and Families in Umhlanga

As well as being spoilt for choice when it comes to beaches, many of which are very family-friendly and safe for swimming in this part of South Africa, the magnificent Gateway Theatre of Shopping has enough entertainment to keep kids of any age amused. Younger children will enjoy the fun swimming pool while teens can try the indoor climbing wall or hang out at the skateboard park.