Umhlanga Rocks Suburb
in eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
0.000 and 0.000 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 0° 0' 0" and E 0° 0' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rand - ZAR
Spoken languages:
Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Swati, Venda, South Ndebele
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 08:04 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:40 am and 6:48 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
21.157 and -156.740 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Halawa
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for South Africa in Southern Africa

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to South Africa.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning South Africa. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Umhlanga Rocks Suburb

The district Umhlanga Rocks Suburb of in eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality (KwaZulu-Natal) is a district in South Africa about 328 mi south-east of Pretoria, the country's capital city.

Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Durban, Ndwedwe, Camperdown, Wartburg and Scottburgh. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 66 °F

Morning Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Night Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 79%
Air Pressure 1025 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 15th of November 2024

23°C (74 °F)
21°C (69 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

24°C (76 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

25°C (77 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Forest Manor Boutique Guest House

Address
2.898,9 mi
62 Forest Drive, La Lucia
4051 Umhlanga
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 20:00 (lunchbreak: 22:00 - 8:00)
Weekend: 8:00 - 18:00


BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL SOUTHERN SUN HOTELS

Address
2.898,7 mi
54 LIGHT HOUSE ROAD
4320 Durban
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Kingston Place Guest House

Address
2.898,1 mi
3 Kingston Place
4320 Umhlanga
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Five Burnham

Address
2.898,8 mi
5 Burnham Drive
4320 Umhlanga
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Caza Beach Guesthouse

Address
2.899,0 mi
2 Trevor Place
Umhlanga
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Pearls of Umhlanga

Address
2.898,6 mi
6 Lagoon Drive
4319 Umhlanga
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga Ridge

Address
2.897,6 mi
14 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga Ridge, Umhlanga Rocks
4320 Durban
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Royal Palm Hotel

Address
2.897,6 mi
8 Palm Boulevard
4320 Durban
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge

Address
2.897,7 mi
2 Palm Boulevard Umhlanga Ridge
4321 Durban
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


LaLuxe

Address
2.899,0 mi
28 Forest Drive
4320 Umhlanga
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: 9:00 - 9:00
Weekend: 9:00 - 18:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

UMHLANGA TOURISM DEC 2012

Published: January 07, 2013
Length: 10:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CityInfoTVSA

This Video captures the beauty of Umhlanga, It shows off the best attractions and activities in the area. If you looking for your next holiday destination, look no further you have found it....


The Oyster Box - Umhlanga, Durban, South Africa

Published: March 12, 2015
Length: 24:46 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Davidsbeenhere

http://davidsbeenhere.com/ David's Been Here is traveling all over South Africa in search of the best destinations and greatest hotel experiences. In this travel clip, David heads to the...


Comme C Comme Ca - Restaurants in Umhlanga Rocks

Published: December 08, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: DiningOUTZA

View Online at: http://www.dining-out.co.za/md/Comme-C-Comme-Ca/7948 Comme C, Comme Ca is a Trendy Traditional Restaurant in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban. To view more Umhlanga Rocks ...


Umhlanga Lighthouse Dawn 26 Oct 13

Published: October 26, 2013
Length: 03:40 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Vynne Webber

Dawn flight at Umhlanga Rocks Lighthouse in Durban South Africa. Overcast and gusty winds, filmed with GoPro mounted on a hexacopter. Sorry, no gimbal mounted yet!


Beverly Hills Hotel Durban South Africa

Published: January 22, 2012
Length: 04:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ryan Mackie

BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL http://www.south-african-hotels.com/hotels/beverly-hills-durban-hotel/ Address Lighthouse Road Umhlanga Rocks 4320 Durban North Coast KwaZulu-Natal South Africa Star...


Dreams4Africa - Durban Travel Buyers Networking Event

Published: July 21, 2014
Length: 24:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Dreams4Africa

Dreams 4 Africa hosted a travel buyers networking event at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Umhlanga on the 17th July. This event was for buyers and product managers from all the top tour operating...


Umhlanga Beach, Pier, Lighthouse, The Pearls (from the sky)

Published: May 03, 2014
Length: 24:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: yash0505

Some footage of Umhlanga beach, taken with the DJI Phantom 2 Vision.


Umhlanga beach South Africa

Published: October 17, 2010
Length: 05:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mario Dos Santos

This video was uploaded from an Android phone.


Electric Bike ride around Umhlanga

Published: July 12, 2014
Length: 56:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tontomatic

Zero Electric motorcycle ride around Umhlanga.


BMW 4 Series Convertible media launch in Umhlanga, Durban, South Africa.

Published: March 29, 2014
Length: 00:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Edward Makwana

via YouTube Capture.


Videos provided by Youtube are under the copyright of their owners.

Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Gateway Theatre of Shopping

Gateway Theatre of Shopping or Gateway has been described as both the largest shopping centre in Africa and the largest in the southern hemisphere, although other shopping centres have also claimed the southern hemisphere title. It is located on Umhlanga Ridge in Umhlanga, north of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Construction commenced on 3 March 1998 and it officially opened during September 2001 and currently has a retail floor space area of 180,000 sq. metres.

Located at -29.7256, 31.0665 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.898 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures completed in 2001, Shopping centres in Durban, Shopping malls established in 2001

Kingsmead Cricket Ground

Kingsmead is a cricket ground in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It operates under the sponsorship-based name of Sahara Stadium Kingsmead where Sahara is the trademark of a sponsor from the IT industry. Its stated capacity is 25,000, although grass terracing makes up part of the viewing area. The 'end names' are the Umgeni End (north) and the Old Fort Road End (south). It is the home ground of the KwaZulu-Natal Dolphins.

Located at -29.8501, 31.0278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.901 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in South Africa, 2003 Cricket World Cup, Sports venues in Durban, Test cricket grounds in South Africa

Kings Park Stadium

Kings Park (previously known as ABSA Stadium and Mr Price Kings Park Stadium for sponsorship reasons and also commercially promoted as The Shark Tank), is a stadium in the Kings Park Sporting Precinct in Durban, South Africa, which was originally built in 1891 and extensively renovated in the 1990s. It has a capacity of 55,000 and is the home ground of the Sharks. The stadium has also been used by Durban based Premier Soccer League football (soccer) clubs, as well as for large football finals.

Located at -29.825, 31.0297 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.900 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Durban, Soccer venues in South Africa, Rugby union stadiums in South Africa, Rugby World Cup stadiums

Kings Park Soccer Stadium

Kings Park Soccer Stadium was a multi-use stadium in Durban, South Africa. It was formerly used mostly for football matches and was the home of Manning Rangers who played in the Premier Soccer League. The stadium had a capacity of 35,000 people. The stadium was demolished in 2006 to make way for the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Located at -29.8294, 31.0303 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.900 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Soccer venues in South Africa, Buildings and structures demolished in 2006, Defunct association football venues, Sports venues in Durban, Defunct sports venues in South Africa

Durban street circuit

The Durban street circuit is a 3.283 kilometres temporary street circuit located in Durban, South Africa which is 300 metres from Durban's North Beach and 800 metres from Durban's CBD. It was used for the A1 Grand Prix from 2005 to 2008. The A1 Grand Prix race held on this circuit was the first international open-wheel automobile race held in the country since the 1993 South African Grand Prix. The 2006 event attracted more than 105,000 spectators despite restricted seating (22 000).

Located at -29.8383, 31.0344 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.901 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Motorsport venues in South Africa, A1 Grand Prix circuits, Sports venues in Durban

Moses Mabhida Stadium

The Moses Mabhida Stadium is a stadium in Durban, South Africa, named after Moses Mabhida, a former General Secretary of the South African Communist Party. It is a multi-use stadium. It was one of the host stadiums for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The stadium has a capacity of 62,760 during the World Cup and 54,000 afterwards. The stadium is adjacent to the Kings Park Stadium, in the Kings Park Sporting Precinct, and the Durban street circuit used for the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport.

Located at -29.829, 31.0303 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.900 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Soccer venues in South Africa, Cricket grounds in South Africa, Sports venues in Durban, 2010 FIFA World Cup stadiums, Multi-purpose stadiums in South Africa, Sports venues completed in 2009, Music venues in South Africa

Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre

The Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) is a large convention centre in Durban, South Africa. The venue has hosted the International AIDS Conference in 2000, the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 1999, and the Non-Aligned Movement in 2004. It hosted the preliminary draw for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and will host the COP17 meeting in 2011. It is situated next to the Durban Exhibition Centre ("Expo"), built in the 1980s http://www. icc. co. za/About. aspxhttp://www. articlesnatch.

Located at -29.8536, 31.03 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.902 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Durban, Convention centres in South Africa

Clifton School

Clifton School is an independent school for boys located in Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, in the Republic of South Africa.

Located at -29.8296, 31.0208 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.900 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Boys' schools in South Africa, Nondenominational Christian schools in South Africa, Private schools in KwaZulu-Natal, Educational institutions established in 1924

Princess Magogo Stadium

Princess Magogo Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in KwaMashu, a suburb of Durban, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is set to be utilized as a training field for teams participating in the 2010 FIFA World Cup after being renovated in 2009 and brought up to FIFA standards. The stadium is named after Princess Constance Magogo, a Zulu princess who spent much of her life as a singer and composer while developing an understanding for Zulu tradition and culture.

Located at -29.7442, 30.9713 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.894 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Soccer venues in South Africa

Durban North

Durban North is situated just north of Durban in the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, created in 2000, which includes the greater Durban area in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It lies between the N2 freeway and the eastern seashore, with the Umgeni River forming its southern boundary. It is flanked by La Lucia in the north.

Located at -29.8, 31.0333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.899 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Durban

Battle of Congella

The Battle of Congella, beginning 23 May 1842, was between British and Boer forces.

Located at -29.8511, 31.0261 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.901 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battles involving the Zulu, History of KwaZulu-Natal

Kennedy Road, Durban

Kennedy Road is a shack settlement, in the suburb of Clare Estate in Durban, in the province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. It was founded by a Mr. Mzobe in the late 1970s. The land on which the settlement was founded is steep and runs down between the Municipal Dump and the 6 lane Umgeni Road. At the time of the occupation, the suburb of Clare Estate was reserved, under apartheid legislation, for the exclusive use of people of Indian descent.

Located at -29.8115, 30.9796 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.897 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Housing struggles in South Africa, Suburbs of Durban, Shanty towns, Shack settlements in South Africa, Squats, Slums in Africa

Kings Park Sporting Precinct

Kings Park Sporting Precinct is a site located in Stamford Hill, Durban, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. It was developed primarily to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but will also form part of the city's long term plan to host the Summer Olympics. The precinct regularly hosts domestic and international rugby union and association football events, as well as national and international swimming galas. The Kings Park Sporting Precinct is managed by the City of Durban.

Located at -29.8247, 31.0297 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.900 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Durban

Al Falaah College

Al Falaah College is an alternative, independent school situated in the coastal city of Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Located at -29.82, 30.9983 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.899 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Islamic schools in South Africa, Private schools in KwaZulu-Natal, Educational institutions established in 1985

Jameson Park and Rose Garden

Jameson Park and Rose Garden {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:29|49|37|S|31|00|31|E| |primary |name= }} is a rose garden located in Durban, South Africa. Once being a pineapple plantation, it currently possesses about 200 species of roses which are prominent in the South African Spring months of September to November.

Located at -29.8269, 31.0086 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.899 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Gardens in South Africa, Visitor attractions in Durban

Burman Bush

Burman Bush is a nature reserve in Morningside, Durban, situated some 8 km north of the CBD. At about 50 hectares it constitutes a small coastal forest, that forms part of the Durban Municipal Open Space System (D'MOSS). Among the forest trees that populate the reserve are flat-crowns, the forest fever-berry and red beech.

Located at -29.8175, 31.0169 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.899 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Nature reserves in South Africa, Durban

Educor

Educor is a premier supplier of tertiary education in South Africa. Educor is an abbreviation for the Education Investment Corporation Limited. They are the largest provider of private education in Southern Africa. They provide Higher, Further and Vocational education via face-to-face classes, distance learning and online learning. They also offer full-time and part-time studies, providing people from all walks of life with access to education.

Located at -29.8379, 30.999 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.899 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Higher education in South Africa

Hawaan Forest

The Hawaan Forest is situated near Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is a large remnant of a climax dry coastal dune forest and the last of its kind. This forest grows on a dune that dates back 18,000 years. The Hawaan forest is currently under the guardianship of the Wildlife and Environment Society of Southern Africa, but is owned by the Tongaat Hulett Group.

Located at -29.7078, 31.0925 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.898 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of KwaZulu-Natal, Forests of South Africa, Protected areas of KwaZulu-Natal

Mitchell Park Zoo

Mitchell Park Zoo is also known as Mitchell Park or Mitchell's Park. Situated in the Morningside suburb of Durban, South Africa, it is the only zoo in Durban. The zoo was established as an Ostrich farm in 1910, but was unprofitable and started adding other animals. At one time it was home to many large animals, the most notable of which was an Indian Elephant named Nellie.

Located at -29.8255, 31.0113 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.899 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Zoos in South Africa, Visitor attractions in Durban, Buildings and structures in Durban

Durban railway station

Durban railway station is the central railway station in the city of Durban, South Africa, located between Umgeni Road and Masabalala Yengwa Avenue just to the north of the central business district. It is the terminus of Shosholoza Meyl long-distance services from Johannesburg and Cape Town, and the hub of a network of Metrorail commuter rail services that stretch as far as KwaDukuza (Stanger) to the north, Kelso to the south, and Cato Ridge inland.

Located at -29.8447, 31.0225 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.901 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Transport in Durban, Buildings and structures in Durban, Metrorail (South Africa) stations, Shosholoza Meyl stations

Umgeni River Bird Park

The Umgeni River Bird Park is a bird zoo located in Durban, in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Located at -29.8082, 31.0167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.899 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Zoos in South Africa, Aviaries in South Africa, Buildings and structures in Durban, Visitor attractions in Durban

Lambert Road Baptist Church

Lambert Road Baptist Church is an evangelical church located in the suburb of Morningside, in Durban, South Africa. This church is a member of the Baptist Union of Southern Africa.

Located at -29.8296, 31.0208 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.900 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Baptist congregations established in the 20th century, Baptist churches, Protestant churches, Protestant congregations established in the 20th century, Churches in South Africa, Durban, Buildings and structures in Durban, Religious organizations established in 1904, 1904 establishments in South Africa

The Oyster Box (South Africa)

The Oyster Box is a luxury five-star hotel in Umhlanga, just north of Durban, South Africa. It was built in 1869 as a beach cottage and retained its name when it was converted into a hotel in the 1930s. In July 2011, Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene of Monaco spent their honeymoon in its £4600 a night Presidential Suite.

Located at -29.7272, 31.0853 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.899 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Hotels in South Africa, Buildings and structures in Durban, Houses completed in 1869

Umhlanga Lagoon

Umhlanga lagoon is a nature reserve in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, South Africa. It is at the point where the Ohlanga River empties into the Indian Ocean. It has picnic sites, the remains of a prehistoric shell midden and walking trails. It is well known as an unofficial nudist beach.

Located at -29.7092, 31.0975 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.898 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Nudity, Naturism, Nude beaches, Beaches of South Africa, Visitor attractions in Durban, Protected areas of KwaZulu-Natal

Overport

Overport is a hilly residential area in Durban, South Africa. The name Overport is commonly used to refer to the suburbs of Overport, Sydenham, Sparks and parts of Essenwood, with the part of Sydenham west of Brickfield Road usually called Asherville rather than Overport. The name Overport was coined by William Hartley, the eighth Mayor of Durban for an estate he developed in what had up to then been called West Hill.

Located at -29.8333, 31 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.899 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Durban

capture of the webcam Durban North: The Oyster Box

Durban North: The Oyster Box, Durban North (source)

Webcams provided by webcam.travel are under the copyright of their owners.