Umhlanga at a glance
UMHLANGA ROCKS - Umhlanga means 'Place of Reeds' in the Zulu language
Umhlanga Rocks is a fashionable upmarket seaside resort just North of Durban on the east coast of Kwazulu Natal, and this region to Umdloti form the Sugar Coast. Umhlanga is in a spectacular location, central to a wealth of entertainment, sports, golf, shopping, movies, and nature trails. The locals refer to Umhlanga as "The Village" and the ambience is great with restaurants, coffee shops, sidewalk cafes, hotels and boutiques. Umhlanga attracts International tourists all year round for the beautiful beaches, amazing weather at any time of the year, and both residents and visitors love the vibe. La Lucia Mall and the huge Gateway Theatre of Shopping are nearby.
A wide paved Promenade curves for over 3 kilometers along the beach and is frequented by runners and walkers from dawn till dark.
The lifestyle in central Umhlanga Rocks is largely centred around apartment dwelling, predominantly sea facing with large balconies, and various configurations - ranging between high rise and low rise complexes, terraced apartments and townhouses. Also within walking distance to the Village is an exclusive residential area with distinctive homes and a vibrant local community. Several Guest houses and B & B's are also in the immediate vicinity as Umhlanga remains a popular holiday destination.
Begun as an initiative by Umhlanga property owners, the Umhlanga Urban Improvement Precinct (UIP) manages public spaces and helps ensure that the area retains and builds investment interest, supporting healthy business activity, improving the safety of the community and it contributes positively towards environmental sustainability
The houses in surrounding suburbs have magnificent trees and gardens, and there are outstanding facilities, hospitals, schools and business parks within minutes of the village.
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