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Umhlanga and Surrounds
Visitors’ Guide

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Visitors' Guide Umhlanga and Surrounds - Durban Tourism
Visitors' Guide Umhlanga and Surrounds - Durban Tourism
Contents                                                                                                 AT YOUR SERVICE
                                                                                                Visit Umhlanga Tourism and Nonhlanhla Mtshali
How to get to Umhlanga                                                                    2         will provide you with the info you need to
                                                                                                          ensure your visit is memorable.
A warm welcome from Umhlanga Tourism!                                                     3
Sunshine, beaches & ocean                                                                 4
Enjoy Umhlanga’s natural heritage                                                         8
Non-stop sport & adventure                                                              11
Extravagant shopping experience                                                         14
Wine, dine & party                                                                      16
Useful information                                                                      31
Contact details                                                                         37

Acknowledgements                                                                                        Contact
Published by Artworks | www.artworks.co.za                                                      Umhlanga Tourism Information Centre
in association with Umhlanga Tourism Information Centre                                         Chartwell Centre, Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga Rocks
Photography: Samora Chapman, Peter Nelson, Justin Klusener, Durban                              PO Box 1240, Umhlanga Rocks 4320, KZN
Tourism, Brenda Daniels                                                                         Tel: 031 561 4257 • Fax 031 561 6943
                                                                                                Email: info@umhlangatourism.co.za
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How to get to Umhlanga
The greater Umhlanga area extends from the mangove forest at the mouth of the Umgeni River
in the south, to the mouth of the Tongaat River in the north. This gorgeous stretch of coastline is                                        Johannesburg
KwaZulu-Natal’s most exclusive playground, with postcard-perfect beaches, high-end shopping,
                                                                                                                                            Pietermaritzburg Umhlanga
vibrant nightlife and fine dining.                                                                                                         SOUTH              Durban
                                                                                                                                           AFRICA
Fly in                                                                                                               Cape Town                          Port Elizabeth
Two airports service the Umhlanga area. The world-class King Shaka International Airport is just 12 kilometres                                             Dudley Pringle           Shaka’s
                                                                                                                                                               Dam R102              Rock
from Umhlanga and offers direct international as well as domestic flights to all of South Africa’s major cities,                                                              M4   Ballito
making Umhlanga the perfect stepping stone to the rest of southern Africa. King Shaka International Airport
                                                                                                                                                         Tongaat
won the 2019 award for Best Regional Airport in Africa and Best Airport Staff in Africa serving 5-10 million                          King Shaka                    Tongati River
                                                                                                                                     International                 M43    Westbrook
passengers.                                                                                                                             Airport                         Tongaat Beach
    Just south of Umhlanga in Durban North, Virginia Airport serves light and private commuter aircraft, and is                Verulam         R102

home to a number of aircraft and helicopter flight training schools and charter operators.                                                                N2       La Mercy
                                                                                                                                        Mdloti River
                                                                                                                                                   M27
                                                                                                                                                               Umdloti Beach
By car                                                                                                               Ohlange River
                                                                                                                                                          M4
From Johannesburg and Pietermaritzburg                                                                                 Phoenix
                                                                                                                             Mount Umhlanga
                                                                                                                                     Ridge
From the N3 approaching Durban, take the turn-off to the N2, North Coast. Follow the N2 northwards and                     Edgecombe
                                                                                                                                           Umhlanga
take the turn-off signposted Mount Edgecombe/Umhlanga. Follow the signs to the M41 East. Go under the                                M12       Rocks
                                                                                                                                             La

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                                                                                                                                            ’wa
                                                                                                                                               Lucia
Millennium Bridge and take the turn-off signposted M12/Umhlanga Rocks Drive. Turn left onto the M12.

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                                                                                                                              R102
                                                                                                                                              Virginia

                                                                                                                                      h Fir
Proceed straight at the first turning circle, and turn right at the second turning circle. Continue downhill until

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                                                                                                                                       M4                          Indian Ocean
                                                                                                                                       Blue
you reach Umhlanga Rocks.                                                                                                 Mgeni River Lagoon

From Durban
                                                                                                                     N3    Durban
Follow the M4 north until you come to the Umhlanga turn-off. Alternatively, take the N3 west from the city
centre to Spaghetti Junction. Take the N2 north to Umhlanga signposted North Coast.

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A warm welcome from Umhlanga Tourism!
The sun-blessed collective suburbia of Durban North, Verulam,
Umdloti, Tongaat, Westbrook, Mount Edgecombe, Sunningdale,
La Mercy and the internationally-renowned borough of Umhlanga
Rocks itself join together as Umhlanga Tourism to extend a
typically warm South African welcome to you, our visitors.

N
          estling on the eastern seaboard of Africa with the warm Indian Ocean
          lapping at her shores, this cluster of vibrant ‘villages’ encompasses
          ancient forests, lagoons and mangroves. The history of present-day
Umhlanga dates back to the time of our First-Nation people, the Khoi San
Bushmen – tiny hunter-gatherers who roamed this region long before any
later-arriving nations.
     Phoenician, Arab and Chinese seamen followed this maritime routing,
eager to trade.
                                                                                               Heather Hunter (Chairperson), Sabelo Didi (Vice-Chairman)
     The weather is superb, the Indian Ocean is welcoming and we take pride
                                                                                               and Nonhlanhla Mtshali (Secretary).
in having golden Blue Flag beaches that are both stunning and safe.
     Beach activities led by world-renowned surfing, kite-board surfing, body
boarding, tanning on the beach, internationally-famous historical sites, world-     Phoenix, Durban. You can visit his Phoenix Settlement and home in Inanda –
class golf courses, the exciting world of thoroughbred horseracing and ... ‘down    12 kilometres from Umhlanga’s iconic lighthouse.
the road ‘ ... you are able to experience exciting ‘Big Five’ game reserves.            According to former President Nelson Mandela, Inanda is one of the most
     Greater Durban, a mere 12 kilometres away, is an exciting, multi-cultural      historically important areas in South Africa and because of this, he chose to
city where the Zulu nation meets East and West... a wealth of influences that       cast his first vote in this unique corner of Greater Durban.
entertain and enthral.                                                                  Wozani!
     Colonial history came to the fore on this coastline in the 19th century.
Into this period, Mahatma Gandhi, a young English-trained barrister, stepped        Heather Hunter
onto the international stage, cutting his teeth in world politics after living in   Chairperson – Umhlanga Tourism
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Sunshine, beaches & ocean
                                                    Umhlanga Rocks is situated on the edge of the Indian Ocean and
                                                    its beaches offer excellent swimming and surfing within walking
                                                    distance of the Umhlanga village centre.

                                                    T
                                                           here are close to 300 days of sunshine a year, and the seawater is warm
                                                           enough to swim in throughout summer and winter. Umhlanga Main
                                                           Beach and the neighbouring Bronze Beach to the north are protected
                                                    by shark nets and stationed by well-trained professional lifeguards. The
                                                    2.7km O’Connor Promenade runs from Durban View Park to Umhlanga
                                                    Lagoon Nature Reserve. It is a favourite for walkers and runners, and is dotted
                                                    with restaurants, takeaways, ablution facilities and ice cream sellers. The boat
                                                    launch site at Granny’s Pool, adjacent to the lifesavers’ clubhouse, allows
                                                    visitors to get out onto the water to fish from fishing charter boats.
                                                         To the north, the seaside village of Umdloti is set against green hills and
                                                    lush vegetation. It has some of the best beaches in the area, with a rock-
                                                    enclosed tidal pool and a wide lagoon. There is excellent fishing off the rocks
                                                    and safe swimming.
                                                         Further along the coast are Westbrook and Tongaat. These beaches are
                                                    quiet and offer great swimming and surfing, as well as a launching area for
                                                    boats.

  Fishing off Umhlanga beaches has its rewards.

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There are close to 300 days of
                                                            sunshine a year, and the water
                                                               is warm enough to swim in
                                                          throughout summer and winter.

A quiet stroll along the 2.7km long O’Connor Promenade.

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Snorkelling and diving
                                                         There are a few good dive spots right off Umhlanga, and the best diving
                                                         conditions are to be found in the winter months. The T-Barge, Lighthouse
                                                         Reef, the Trawler of Fontao and Dolphin Reef attract everything from moray
                                                         eels to tropical fish. One of the best snorkelling spots in the area is at the
                                                         northern end of Umdloti’s Beach Road. A line of rocks encloses an enormous
                                                         tidal pool, home to large cowries, crayfish and a variety of tropical fish.

                                                         Learn all about sharks
                                                         The KZN Sharks Board (KZNSB) in Umhlanga has a display hall with life-size
    The best snorkelling conditions are in winter.       replicas of sharks, fish and rays, and offers a 25-minute presentation on the
                                                         work it does and the importance of sharks in the marine ecosystem. You can
                                                         also experience a 20-minute shark dissection, where you can learn about
                                                         – and smell – the internal machinery of the ocean’s fiercest predator. The
                                                         KZNSB services shark nets, which provide protection against shark attacks
                                                         at 38 localities.
                                                              The presentation and shark dissection are offered at 9am and 2pm
                                                         Tuesdays to Thursdays and at 2pm on the first Sunday of each month.

                                                                        Tel: 031 566 0400 • www.shark.co.za
                                                                        1a Herrwood Drive, Umhlanga

    Bottlenose dolphins can be spotted all year round.

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KZN Sharks Board employees service the shark nets.

Umhlanga’s main beach on a sunny winter weekend.

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Enjoy Umhlanga’s natural heritage
                                                                                     Despite Umhlanga’s growth boom in the last twenty years, it’s still
                                                                                     home to some pristine natural areas. The O’Connor Promenade
                                                                                     ends where the Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve Trail begins.

                                                                                    T
                                                                                           here is a well-marked path that winds through pretty coastal forest
                                                                                           on boardwalks that cross the Ohlange River on its way to the lagoon,
                                                                                           buttressed by dunes. Benches and picnic spots are dotted throughout, and
                                                                                    you can follow the trail to reach the beach and the lagoon, and the remains of a
                               Hazelmere Dam is a haven for leisure seekers.
                               (photo courtesy of Msinsi Resorts & Game Reserves)   Stone Age seashell midden can also be found to the north of the lagoon.
                                                                                         The adjacent Hawaan Forest Reserve is inland of Umhlanga Lagoon
                                                                                    Nature Reserve. This indigenous woodland has remained in its natural state
                                                                                    for centuries, and is characterised by important species of trees with tropical
                                                                                    attributes, and many small animals. Entry is restricted, so phone ahead to book
                                                                                    a guided walk.
                                                                                    Contact: 031 561 2271
                                                                                         Hazelmere Dam and Resort, a few kilometres inland from Verulam, is
                                                                                    a favourite watersport destination. There are also picnic spots, and game such
                                                                                    as zebra and wildebeest can be seen. Dudley Pringle Dam north of Umdloti is
                                                                                    another dam with prolific birdlife.

    Enjoy a ramble through the Hawaan Forest Reserve.

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Despite Umhlanga’s growth
boom in the last 20 years, it’s
still home to some pristine
natural areas.

                                  The Hawaan Forest Reserve (background) and the tranquil
                                          Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve (foreground).

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The Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve.       Situated on the north bank of the Umgeni River, Beachwood Mangroves Nature
   (Picture courtesy of Durban Green Corridor)   Reserve is a 76-hectare reserve with the largest population of mangrove trees in
                                                 the Durban area. A raised boardwalk through the mangroves gives visitors the
                                                 opportunity to spot many rare bird species and the lopsided fiddler crabs that
                                                 call the mangroves home. The reserve is open to the general public on the third
                                                 Saturday of each month from 8am to 1pm.
                                                 Contact: 082 559 2839
                                                 Gateway into Africa
                                                 The Umhlanga coastline is the perfect stepping stone to the rest of southern
                                                 Africa, connected to all the major destinations by road and air. It is a short drive
                                                 to two World Heritage sites: the majestic mountains of the uKhahlamba-
                                                 Drakensberg Park in the west and the iSimangaliso Wetland
                                                 Park in the north, which is approximately a
                                                 three-hour drive by car or motorboat.

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Non-stop sport & adventure
Umhlanga visitors are spoilt for choice when it comes to top-notch
sporting facilities and adventure activities.

S
       ea kayaking is a rapidly growing sport, and anglers often fish off
       paddle skis where they catch dorado and barracuda. The best shore
       angling spots are off the rocks at Umdloti and La Mercy.
    If you like exploring trails at speed, mountain biking, dirt biking and           A pleasant round of golf at Mount Edgecombe Country Club.
quad biking are all offered, from tours to day excursions to outrides. If you
fancy a flip through the air, microlighting and helicopter flights are offered
from Virginia Airport. Contact: 031 563 7101.
    The annual Tour Durban cycle race is growing in popularity, offering
mountain bike and road bike races of varying distances through the Durban
and Umhlanga areas.

Swing away
Golfers are spoilt for choice with 11 courses all within a 35km radius of
Umhlanga. Mount Edgecombe, just inland of Umhlanga, offers two
championship golf courses designed to USPGA specifications. Both courses
are challenging but fair, and provide a very agreeable round of golf.
Contact: 031 539 5330. South of Umhlanga is the 5 883-metre
Durban Country Club Beachwood Golf Course, one of the area’s most
beautiful courses with its undulating fairways lined by tropical bush.
Contact: 031 564 4257.

                                                                                 The annual Tour Durban cycle race.
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                                                                                 (Picture courtesy of Tour Durban)
The Umhlanga area
                                              has some powerful
                                                   waves, and the
                                               best surf spots are
                                               at Umhlanga Main
                                                  Beach, Umdloti
                                                  and Westbrook.

    A perfect wave off Umhlanga Main Beach.

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The Umgeni River looking towards Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Hit the waves                                                                      Durban’s iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium
The Umhlanga area has some powerful waves, and the best surf spots are at          A visit to the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, just 15 minutes south of
Umhlanga Main Beach, Umdloti and Westbrook. The waves at Umdloti and               Umhlanga, is a must-do. This incredible facility was a key stadium during the
Umhlanga are classic beach breaks that work on any size swell from two to          2010 Soccer World Cup and hosted a semi-final. Visitors can take the SkyCar
six foot. Westbrook is a fickle right-hander that breaks along a shelf of rocks.   to a viewing platform on the top of the iconic arch 106 metres above the
All these spots work on light offshore winds, and conditions are best in winter    pitch for a 360º degree view.
(between April and August), especially in the early morning when the land              For the brave visitor, the Big Swing is the largest swing of any kind in the
breeze blows. There are loads of surf shops in the area where you can buy all      world. Jump into the void and swing out in a huge 220-metre arc under the
the gear and find out about lessons for beginners. When the surf’s not great,      arch.
the Wave House at Gateway has standing waves suitable for newbies and
advanced surfers.

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Extravagant shopping experience
                                                       From pavement sellers and local crafts to boutique shopping and
                                                       malls where everything is on offer, Umhlanga is a shopping Mecca.

                                                     E
                                                            xplore a world-class experience at one of the largest shopping and leisure
                                                            destinations in the southern hemisphere. Revel in entertainment with a
                                                            host of exciting options, including Snow Wonderland, Be.UP Park, Action
                                                     Karting, Electric Avenue and Mr Funtubbles, or dine at a restaurant outlet for every
                                                     taste. With over 450 stores, including local and international retailers, Gateway
                                                     Theatre of Shopping is your first stop to exploring the beautiful East Coast.
                                                          La Lucia Mall is a lovely suburban mall with a relaxed atmosphere and big
                                                     brand stores.
                                                          Cornubia Mall is less than 10 mins away from Umhlanga, Durban North and
                                                     La Lucia using the N2 interchange, ensuring unobstructed direct access. It boasts
                                                     over 100 stores and unlimited free parking, a 4DX Nu Metro cinema, three indoor
                                                     soccer fields and Durban’s first Bounce trampoline park.
                                                          An array of local arts and crafts is available from shops, markets and pavement
                                                     sellers in the area. Zulu crafters are especially adept in beadwork, weaving, clay
                                                     pots and wooden animal carvings. Many local crafts recycle used materials, such
                                                     as plastic bags, oil tins and beer cans, turning waste into art.

                                                                    Gateway Theatre of Shopping – 031 514 0500
                                                                    La Lucia Mall – 031 562 8420
                                                                    Cornubia Mall – 031 001 0160

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Gateway Theatre of Shopping is one of the biggest
                                                   malls in the southern hemisphere, and over two million
                                                   people visit it every month.

The Gateway food court, with dozens of restaurants to choose from.
(Picture courtesy of Gateway Theatre of Shopping

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The Umhlanga coastline region has many excellent restaurants and pubs.

                                                                              Wine, dine and party
                                                                               The Umhlanga Coastline has some excellent restaurants, from
                                                                               takeaways selling local delicacies to fine dining in beautiful
                                                                               settings at the area’s top hotels.

                                                                              Chartwell Drive – Just a few minutes’ walk to Umhlanga beachfront, vibrant
                                                                              eating is on offer in the heart of Umhlanga Village.

                                                                              Umdloti Beachfront – A wide range of world-class restaurants in the
                                                                              beachfront of Umdloti, with amazing sea views.

                                                                              Umhlanga Beachfront – The finest culinary beach restaurants with
                                                                              sweeping views of the Indian Ocean.

                                                                              Umhlanga Arch – Prominently positioned on the slopes of Umhlanga
                                                                              Ridgeside, The Legacy Yard’s upmarket food court boasts many fantastic
                                                                              eateries.

                                                                                            Legacy Yard – 067 422 3826

The restaurants of Legacy Yard at Umhlanga Arch are modelled on a European-
inspired high street and offer a dynamic, informal and interesting
way of dining in a food-court-style set-up.

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Trendy Mount Edgecombe
Mount Edgecombe is an upmarket golf course resort and suburb tucked
away in the undulating hills just inland of Umhlanga. Visit Flanders Mall and
Cornubia Mall for exciting restaurants, shops and an art gallery.

Umgeni River Bird Park
The Umgeni River Bird Park is home to over 200 species of
endangered, indigenous and exotic birds. The Bird Show is
the top attraction, where visitors can witness owls, macaws,
kookaburras, toucans, vultures and many other species as
they demonstrate what they would normally do in the wild.
Shows are at 11am and 2pm every day, weather permitting.
                                                                                A toucan from the Umgeni River Bird Park.
               Tel: 031 579 4600, opening hours: 9am-5pm,
               Monday to Sunday (Closed on Christmas Day)

Fun and comfort in Durban North
Set between the Umgeni River mouth and Umhlanga, Durban North is an
affluent suburb. With its close proximity to central Durban and Umhlanga’s
business parks, Durban North’s comfortable accommodation establishments
serve as an ideal base for business travellers.
     Swapo (previously Broadway) Road – A wide range of eating and
drinking establishments, from bistros to cocktail bars to boutique family
restaurants make Swapo Road in the heart of Durban North a great place to
relax and meet people.
     Mackeurtan Avenue – A vibey road that has mushroomed into a
culinary hotspot with new restaurants and shops offering great eat-in or
take-home options.
                                                                                One of the many diverse restaurants in MacKeurtan Avenue.

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Umhlanga boasts some of the most exclusive
          hotels, self-catering apartments and sophisticated
          guesthouses just north of Durban.

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Within walking distance to shops and beach
                                                                                            34 Stanley            and ideally located for business or leisure.
                                                                                         Grace Crescent,          Sophisticated bedrooms have quality linen,
                                                                                         Umhlanga Rocks           air-conditioning, DSTV, DVD, hospitality
                                                                                                                  tray, bar fridge, hair dryer, bathrobes, safe
                                                                                       info@tesorino.co.za        international electric socket and Fibre
                                                                                        www.tesorino.co.za         (some rooms have jacuzzi baths). Close to
                                                                                                                   restaurants, pubs, shopping centres, casinos,
                                                                                        Tel: 031 561 2719          sport stadiums, ICC, gym, golf courses and a
                                                                                        Cell: 084 582 4952         variety of activities can be arranged.

  We offer our guests elegantly decorated, air-conditioned rooms. Luxurious Executive/Honeymoon suite avail-
  able. Selected rooms have views over the sparkling pool and tropical garden but all are situated upstairs
  each with its own patio. Other amenities include satellite television, hairdryer and safe. Rooms are serviced
  daily and a laundry service is available. Umhlanga village and beach are within walking distance.

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Exceptional ocean view self-catering
                                                                                                     accommodation with casual and
                                                                                                   elegant ambience. Walking distance
                                                                                                          to the beach. The perfect
                                                                                                      place to relax and unwind. Ideal
                                                                                                       for holidays or business travel.
                                                                                                   Air-conditioned units with free Wi-Fi.

    With stunning breaker views of the Indian Ocean and metres away from
 kilometres of pristine beach in Glenashley, we offer three beachfront, ensuite
deluxe rooms, four standard ensuite doubles/twins, three ensuite budget rooms
     (dorms) and two three-bedroomed furnished beachfront apartments.

             17 The Promenade, Glenashley, Durban 4001
      Tel: +27 (0)31 562 1591 | Email: onthebeach@telkomsa.net                                        149 Forest Drive, Umhlanga
                     www.durbanbackpackers.com                                    info@seashelles.co.za | www.seashelles.co.za and www.wheretogo.co.za
                                                                                                      031 572 5143 | 082 517 7778

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Cathy’s Place
                                                                  BED & BREAKFAST/SELF-CATERING

                                                 Cathy’s Place is ideally situated within walking distance to Umhlanga
                                               and the beach. It has a three-star South African Grading and is AA highly
                                              recommended and quality assured. Your host, Cathy Mocke, will welcome
                                               you with her warm Irish hospitality. The three double units are equipped
                                                 with fridges, microwaves, full DSTV, WiFi and air-conditioning. Braai
                                                  facilities and a rock pool feature in a lovely, tranquil garden setting.
                                                        18 Stanley Grace Crescent, Umhlanga Rocks 4319, KwaZulu-Natal
                                                        Email: cathysbb@mweb.co.za • Website: www.cathysplace.co.za
                                                                     Tel: 031 561 3286 • Cell: 082 573 1474

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A tropical oasis in the heart of Umhlanga, minutes from the beach, restaurants
and vibrant nightlife. Large, superior rooms with private entrance, patio and BBQ
 facilities, air-conditioning, DSTV and free high speed Wi-Fi. Delicious full-style
 English breakfasts, secure parking, credit card facilities. Children 10+ welcome.

                      14 Stanley Grace Crescent, Umhlanga Rocks 4319
           Website: www.anchorsrest.co.za • Email: enquiries@anchorsrest.co.za
           Tel: +27 (0)31 561 7380 • Cell: 083 631 9344 • Fax: +27 (0)31 561 6249

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We offer you the full range of laundry and dry clean-
         ing services, catering for all domestic and hospitality
                              service needs, including:

           •   Washing and drying of both loads and individual
               items
           •   Pressing
           •   Dry cleaning
           •   Bedding, including sheets, blankets, duvets,
               duvet covers, bed spreads, throws, etc.
           •   Towels and mats
           •   Table linen

         We also specialise in curtain cleaning, including taking
                         down and re-hanging.

               Quality • Experience • Passion • Tradition
                               Since 1964

               38/39 Protea Mall (Upper Level) • 1 Chartwell Drive
                      Umhlanga Rocks • Tel: 031 561 1694

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Established and funded by
                                              uMhlanga Rocks property
                                              owners, the UIP (Urban
                                              Improvement Precinct)
                                              creates desirable and
                                              well managed public
                                              spaces in uMhlanga
                                              Rocks by establishing
                                              private sector and
                                              municipal partnerships
                                              while delivering privately
                                              funded security, cleaning,
                                              maintenance, greening
                                              and marketing services.
                                              www.umhlangauip.co.za
                                              086 111 2050

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Useful information                                                                          UMHLANGA TOURISM MEMBERS – DURBAN NORTH (continued)
                                                                               The Grange Guest House          031 563 6826   agrange@iafrica.com
Name                         Tel             Email                             The Palms B&B                   031 563 5915   carolinebest@icon.co.za
                                                                               Tudor Inn                       031 020 0352   durbanbnb@gmail.com
                    UMHLANGA TOURISM MEMBERS
                                                                               Villa Shells Guest House        031 562 8114   umhlangatelecomms@saol.com
                                     AVOCA
                                                                               Fairway Guest House             031 563 7102   reservation@fairwaydurban.co.za
Qalakahle Lodge              031 565 1935    qalakahle@yahoo.com
                                                                               Hilltop Manor B&B               031 563 0276   info@hilltopmanor.co.za
                               DURBAN NORTH
                                                                               The Palms B&B                   031 563 5915   carolinebest@icon.co.za
45 Broadway Lodge            031 564 1608    mail@45broadway.co.za
Africa Regent Guest House    031 563 3075    enquiries@africaregent.com
                                                                                                                    CANELANDS
Allways B&B                  031 563 9399    dewet.david@gmail.com             De Charmoy Estate               032 533 8187   bookings@decharmay.co.za
Annies Place                 031 564 7358    info@anniesplace.co.za                                                   LA LUCIA
Anthuriam Lodge              031 561 5360    anthuriumlodge@live.co.za         5 On Timavo Drive               078 298 3353   dipaololee@gmail.com
Astor Guest House            031 564 6067    info@astorhouse.co.za             Akanan Guest House              031 572 7725   info@akanan.co.za
Barnies B&B                  031 573 2287    bookings@northwaylodge.co.za      Aso Rock Villa Guest House      031 201 1058   asorockvillaguesthouse@gmail.com
Berkeley House               066 285 7176    bookings@berkeleyhouse.co.za      Bayete B&B                      031 563 3386   enquiries@bayete-dbn.co.za
Boma Lodge                   031 563 9629    bookings@bomalodge.com            Beachside Self-catering Units   031 562 9859   beachside@mweb.co.za
Centre Court B&B             031 573 2484    stay@durbanguesthouse.co.za       Bella Vista Guest House         083 703 5750   jbellavista11@gmail.com
Chelsea Cottage              031 563 9495    rick@durbs.com                    Bentley on the Beach            031 562 7500   info@beachfront.org.za
Corner Stone B&B             031 563 2632    connerstonebnb@wol.co.za          Blue Dolphin Ridge              031 572 5769   info@bluedolphinridge.co.za
Cozy Nest B&B                031 564 4048    durban.kzn@cozynest.co.za         Bougainvillea B&B               031 572 2481   info@bougainvilleabnb.co.za
Durban North Villa B&B       082 600 2735    karendorkin@gmail.com             Bumblebees B&B                  031 572 6088   bumblebees@iwebz.co.za
Fairway Guest House          031 563 7102    reservation@fairwaydurban.co.za   Caza Beach Guest House          031 562 8235   info@cazabeach.com
Hilltop Manor B&B            031 563 0276    info@hilltopmanor.co.za           Clinch Self Catering            083 625 7546   lgstewart@icon.co.za
Honeycomb Guest House        031 563 3329    stay@honeycombhouse.com           Cowrie Cove Guest House         031 572 6171   cowrie1@iafrica.com
Khanyakude B&B               072 461 7726    bookings@khanyakude.com           Dolphin Beach Villa             031 562 3627   dolphinbeach@sinet.co.za
Lakibba B&B                  074 460 2273    pumza.makanya@gmail.com           Dolphin Coast B&B               031 572 3379   thresa@dolphincoastbnb.co.za
Mandalay B&B                 031 563 9706    enquiries@mandalay.co.za          Executive Cove B&B              031 572 3825   execucove@3i.co.za
Old Mill Guest House         031 563 9296    oldmill@northdurban.com           Five Burnham B&B                031 572 3019   mail@fiveburnham.co.za
Riverside Palms B&B          031 573 1488    raylene@riversidepalms.co.za      Forest Manor Boutique           031 572 5400   info@forestmanor.co.za
Splash Inn B&B               031 563 5275    Maverick.hollis@gmail.com         Guest House
Summer Place Guest Cottage   031 564 1942    terlynn@telkomsa.net              Homeways B&B                    031 572 4727   veronica@homeways.co.za

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UMHLANGA TOURISM MEMBERS – LA LUCIA (continued)                                       UMHLANGA TOURISM MEMBERS – UMHLANGA (continued)
 Kites View B&B                    031 562 1672     kitesviewbb@sai.co.za                  Chartwell Guest House      031 572 4380  info@88chartwell.co.za
 On the Beach                      031 562 1591     onthebeach@telkomsa.net                Crooked Tree Cottage       031 561 5759  info@crookedtreecottage.co.za
 Sea View Manor                    031 562 0799     eflinner@gmail.com                     Durban Manor Guest House   031 572 4354  admin@durbanmanor.co.za
 Villa Siesta B&B                  031 562 8669     carol@villasiesta.co.za                Fairview B&B               031 561 6988  phiwe.mhl@gmail.com
 Zeranka Lodge                     031 572 3309     stay@zerankalodge.com                  Flamingo Lodge             031 561 5793  flamingo@flamingolodge.co.za
                                                                                           Hillside Guest House       082 657 7066  info@hillsidegh.co.za
                                          LA MERCY
                                                                                           Honeypot B&B               031 561 3795  honeypot@iafrica.com
 Eden Rose Manor B&B               032 941 5802     richard@edenrose.co.za
                                                                                           Jessica’s B&B              031 561 3369  jessicasbbkzn@gmail.com
                                   MOUNT EDGECOMBE
                                                                                           Kingston House             031 561 4160  info@kingstonhouse.co.za
 Afri-lala B&B                     031 539 4011     bb@afri-lala.co.za
                                                                                           Kingston Place             031 561 3680  info@kingstonplace.co.za
 Kingfisher Lodge                  031 539 7799     res@kingfisherlodge.co.za              La Loggia B&B Broadwood    031 561 2411  laloggiab@gmail.com
 Mount Edgecombe Estate Lodge      031 502 1555     mountedgecombe.estatelodge@gmail.com   La Loggia B&B Herrwood     031 561 2411  laloggiab@gmail.com
                                              UMDLOTI                                      La Loggia B&B Portland     031 561 2411  laloggiab@gmail.com
 Bahari Accommodation              031 568 1064     info@bahari.co.za                      Lapa Lighthouse B&B        083 452 2923  lapalighthouse@telkomsa.net
 Carpe Diem Umdloti                031 568 2300     drgmeyer@lantic.net                    Lavender Moon Guest House 083 253 0072   info@laverndermoon.durban
 Die Strandhuis                    031 568 2821     strandhuis@telkomsa.net                Maison H B&B               031 837 4627  info@maisonh.co.za
 Fairlight Beach House             031 568 1835     enquiries@fairlight.co.za              Ocean Vista Guest House    031 572 3089  oceanvistaguesthouse@gmail.com
 Lalaphantsi                       031 568 1565     lalaphan@mweb.co.za                    Paul’s Guest House         031 561 6088  nerend@tiscali.co.za
 Mei Pen Lai                       031 568 2415     rory@meipenlai.com                     Ridgesea Guest House       031 825 0911  ridgesea@gmail.com
 Sea Side Villa                    031 303 2590     accounts@sncanvas.co.za                Rostalyn Guest House       031 561 6512  info@rostalyn.co.za
 Spindrift B&B                     031 568 1861     spindrift@mweb.co.za                   Sandals Guest House        031 561 3973  info@sandalsumhlanga.co.za
                                                                                           Sylvan Grove GH            031 561 5137  info@sylvangrove.co.za
                                         UMHLANGA
                                                                                           Teremok Lodge              031 561 5848  marine@teremok.co.za
 8 Royal Palm B&B                  031 561 1369     8royalpalmbnb@gmail.com
                                                                                           Tesorino B&B               031 561 2719  info@tesorino.co.za
 Addis B&B                         031 561 7302     stay@addisbedandbreakfast.co.za
                                                                                           The Hamptons Guest House   031 561 7729  info@thehamptons.co.za
 African Oyster Guest House        031 561 2567     bookings@africanoyster.com
                                                                                           The Sandringham B&B        031 561 3823  info@thesandringham.co.za
 Anchor’s Rest Guest House         031 561 7380     enquiries@anchorsrest.co.za
                                                                                           The Villa B&B              031 561 1360  reservations@the-villa.co.za
 Burnham House B&B                 031 572 3062     burnhamhouse@edsl.co.za                Umbrella Tree House        031 561 5456  info@umbrellatree.co.za
 Cameron House                     031 561 7782     alex@acameron.co.za                    Umhlanga Self-catering     031 561 5611  zimbalitours@absamail.co.za
 Casa Ridge Guest House            031 562 1747     info@casaridge.co.za                   UShaka Manor Guest House   031 561 2028  dlowes@ushakamanor.co.za
 Caters Lodge                      031 572 2675     info@carterslodge.co.za                Villa Anastasia B&B        031 561 1624  villa.anastasia2016@gmail.com
 Cathy’s Place                     031 561 3286     cathysbb@mweb.co.za                    Villa Calla B&B            031 561 1729  info@villacalla.co.za

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HOTELS                                                           SELF-CATERING APARTMENTS
Beside Still Waters Boutique   031 572 7797   info@bswhotel.co.za                   Fleetwood on Sea             031 575 9850   info@fleetwoodonsea.co.za
Hotel                                                                               Hyde Park                    031 561 4327   bookings@hydeparkoceanvilla.co.za
Beverly Hills Hotel            031 561 2211   john.aritho@tsogosun.com              Licorna Beach Apartments     031 561 2344   licorna@intekom.co.za
City Lodge Umhlanga            031 580 7000   clumhlanga.gm@clhg.com                Seashelles                   031 572 5143   info@seashelles.co.za
Coastlands Hotel               031 514 6500   james@coastlandsumhlanga.co.za        Sea La Vie                   031 572 5143   info@seashelles.co.za
                                                                                    Searock                      031 572 5143   info@seashelles.co.za
Endless Horizons Boutique      031 564 0360   info@endlesshorizons.co.za
Hotel                                                                               Lazy Lizard                  031 561 2432   wendyemma@gmail.com
Garden Court Umhlanga          031 514 5500   mickey.rautenbach@tsogosun.com        Campbell Cottage             031 561 3144   campbellcottage@absamail.co.za
                                                                                    Ocean Villa                  031 561 4327   bookings@hydeparkoceanvilla.co.za
Gateway Hotel                  031 536 9200   info@thegatewayhotel.co.za
                                                                                    Oyster Cottages              031 561 5809   info@oystercottages.co.za
Holiday Inn Express            031 514 9000   gm@hie-umhlanga.co.za
Umhlanga                                                                                                       JACK HOGAN APARTMENTS
                                                                                    Ben Siesta                   083 439 2278   hogie@iafrica.com
Oyster Box Hotel               031 514 5000   deputygm@oysterbox.co.za
                                                                                    The Bermudas                 083 439 2278   hogie@iafrica.com
Protea Hotel Umhlanga          031 582 6000   thuthukile.moloto@proteahotels.com
                                                                                    Kyalanga                     083 439 2278   hogie@iafrica.com
Fire and Ice
                                                                                    Lighthouse Mall              083 439 2278   hogie@iafrica.com
Protea Hotel Umhlanga Rocks    031 561 4413   sylvia.defries@proteahotels.com
                                                                                    Oyster Quays                 083 439 2278   hogie@iafrica.com
Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge      031 580 7200   rlumhlanga.gm@clhg.com
                                                                                    Oyster Rock                  083 439 2278   hogie@iafrica.com
Royal Ushaka Hotel             031 563 0751   royalushakahoteldbn@gmail.com
                                                                                    Oyster Schelles              083 439 2278   hogie@iafrica.com
Tariman Boutique Hotel         031 562 9968   info@ballyhigh.co.za                  Sea Lodge                    083 439 2278   hogie@iafrica.com
The Capital Hotel              031 945 0000   logan@thecapital.co.za                Terra Mare                   083 439 2278   hogie@iafrica.com
The Riverside Hotel            031 563 0600   gm@riversidehotel.co.za               The Bermudas                 083 439 2278   hogie@iafrica.com
The Square Boutique Hotel      031 566 1814   gm@thesquare.co.za                    The Shades                   083 439 2278   hogie@iafrica.com
Town Lodge Umhlanga            031 020 2200   tlumhlanga.gm@clhg.com                Pebble Beach                 083 439 2278   hogie@iafrica.com
                               LETTING AGENTS                                       Bronze Bay                   083 439 2278   hogie@iafrica.com
                                                                                    Marbella                     083 439 2278   hogie@iafrica.com
Beach Break Holiday Letting    031 564 2736   info@beachbreakholidayletting.co.za
                                                                                                                  UMDLOTI LETTING
Prop247 Holiday Rentals        031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
                                                                                    Malorca                      031 568 1055   dave@umdlotiletting.co.za
Quantum Sun                    031 561 4951   letting@quantumsun.co.za
                                                                                    Waterfront                   031 568 1055   dave@umdlotiletting.co.za
Umdloti Letting                031 568 1055   dave@umdlotiletting.co.za
                                                                                    Umdloti Cabanas              031 568 1055   dave@umdlotiletting.co.za
Umhlanga Accommodation         031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za     Tahiti                       031 568 1055   dave@umdlotiletting.co.za
Umhlanga Holiday Rentals       087 943 3290   admin@umhlangaholidayrentals.co.za    Sorgente                     031 568 1055   dave@umdlotiletting.co.za

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SELF-CATERING APARTMENTS – UMDLOTI LETTING (continued)                     SELF-CATERING APARTMENTS – UMHLANGA ACCOMMODATION (continued)
 Cozumel                           031 568 1055   dave@umdlotiletting.co.za           4-3 Pearl Tides            031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za
 Lazy Lizard                       031 568 1055   dave@umdlotiletting.co.za           12 Sealodge                031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za
                            UMHLANGA ACCOMMODATION                                    14 Sealodge                031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za
 1 Bronze Bay                      031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za   53 Sealodge                031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za
 2 Bronze Bay                      031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za   92 Sealodge                031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za
 3 Bronze Bay                      031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za   93 Sealodge                031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za
 6 Bronze Bay                      031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za   95 Sealodge                031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za
 10 Bronze Bay                     031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za   105 Sealodge               031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za
 11 Bronze Bay                     031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za   23 Stanley Grace           031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za
 12 Bronze Bay                     031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za   35 Marine Terraces         031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za
 15 Bronze Bay                     031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za                           PROP 247 HOLIDAY RENTALS
 19 Bronze Bay                     031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za   8 Villa Terezina           031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
 3 Bronze Beach                    031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za   Ben Siesta 304             031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
 5 Bronze Beach                    031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za   Bermudas 108               031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
 6 Bronze Beach                    031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za   Bermudas 109               031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
 7 Bronze Beach                    031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za   Bronze Bay 14              031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
 14 Bronze Beach                   031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za   Bronze Bay 17              031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
 17 Bronze Beach                   031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za   Bronze Bay 18              031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
 18 Bronze Beach                   031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za   Bronze Beach 01            031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
 19 Bronze Beach                   031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za   Bronze Beach 23            031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
 210 Breakers                      031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za   Bronze Beach 25            031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
 313 Breakers                      031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za   Cormoran 06                031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
 331 Breakers                      031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za   Lighthouse Towers 304      031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
 516 Breakers                      031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za   Marbella 801               031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
 82 The Shades                     031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za   Marbella 802               031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
 402 Bermudas                      031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za   Oyster Pearls 301          031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
 604 Bermudas                      031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za   Oyster Quays 302           031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
 1102 Bermudas                     031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za   Oyster Quays 401           031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
 10 Cormoran                       031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za   Oyster Quays 402           031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
 31 Cormaran                       031 561 2012   penny@umhlangaaccommodation.co.za   Oyster Quays 502           031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za

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SELF-CATERING APARTMENTS – PROP 247 HOLIDAY RENTALS (continued)        SELF-CATERING APARTMENTS – PROP 247 HOLIDAY RENTALS (continued)
Oyster Quays 504         031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za    The Breakers 230          031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
Oyster Quays 603         031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za    The Breakers 310          031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
Oyster Quays 604         031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za    The Breakers 318          031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
Oyster Quays 903         031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za    The Breakers 326          031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
Oyster Rock 101          031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za    The Breakers 329          031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
Oyster Rock 303          031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za    The Breakers 332          031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
Oyster Rock 402          031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za    The Breakers 415          031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
Oyster Rock 405          031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za    The Breakers 417          031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
Oyster Rock 504          031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za    The Breakers 511          031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
Oyster Rock 603          031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za    The Breakers 514          031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
Oyster Rock 605          031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za    The Breakers 515          031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
Oyster Rock 802          031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za    The Fountains 2           031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
Oyster Schelles 1002     031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za    The Shades 16             031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
Oyster Schelles 1003     031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za    The Shades 17             031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
Oyster Schelles 1302     031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za    The Shades 19             031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
Oyster Schelles 303      031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za    The Shades 21             031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
Oyster Schelles 502      031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za    The Shades 26             031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
Oyster Schelles 602      031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za    The Shades 29             031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
Park Lane 22             031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za    The Shades 40             031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
San Antonella 09         031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za    The Shades 42             031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
Sea Lodge G 01           031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za    The Shades 48             031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
Terra Mare 204           031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za    The Shades 52             031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
Terra Mare 303           031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za    The Shades 57             031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
Terra Mare 305           031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za    The Shades 9              031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
Terra mare G03           031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za    Thirty Degrees 01         031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
The Breakers 212         031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za    Wedgewood Terrace 06      031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za
The Breakers 214         031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za                            TIMESHARE RESORTS
The Breakers 221         031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za    Umhlanga Sands Resort     031 561 2323   antony.larsen@tsogosun.com
The Breakers 223         031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za    Cabana Beach Resort       031 561 2371   barend.olivier@tsogosun.com
The Breakers 228         031 942 7486   nicolas.dekker@pro247.co.za    La Lucia Sands            031 562 8430   enquiries@laluciasands.co.za

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ART SHOP                                                                     TOUR OPERATORS (continued)
  Awesome Africa                   031 566 3281   awesomeafrica@telkomsa.net              Sky Safaris                  086 548 6300   info@skysafaris.co.za

                                      BEAUTY SPA                                          Starlite Aviation Group      031 571 6648   charters@starliteaviation.com
                                                                                          Sustain Wildlife and         083 670 1436   info@sustainsafaris.com
  Gateway Tammy Taylor             031 942 0520   madikanembali@gmail.com
                                                                                          Birding Safaris
  Fleur de Lis Spa Umhlanga        031 826 6582   alvina@spadurban.co.za
                                                                                          Syavaya Tours                031 584 6921   info@syavayatours.com
  Soothe Massage Therapy           031 563 0040   salome.soothemassagetherapy@gmail.com
                                                                                          Tim Brown Tours              071 453 2781   info@timbrowntours.com
  The Thai Touch                   031 824 6677   salome.thethaitouch@gmail.com
                                                                                          Tito Trans                   032 537 6695   lighties@telkomsa.net
                                 EVENT ORGANISER                                          Tsheola Dinare Tours &       031 940 5444   namhlam@dinaretours.co.za
  Durban Visible Media             087 808 9293   admin@durbanvisiblemedia.co.za          Transport
                                    RESTAURANTS                                           Umhlanga Cabs                031 561 1846   info@ucabs.co.za
  Col Cacchio Gateway              078 1923 942   gfr@webafrica.org.za                    Umhlanga Explorer            031 561 1846   info@umhlanga-explorer.co.za
  Lord Prawn Umhlanga              031 561 1133   lordprawnumh@gmail.com                  Wild Routes Africa           079 079 2873   info@wildroutes.org
                                                                                          Zaf Travel & Tourism         084 505 4789   zaftravel@gmail.com
                                 TOUR OPERATORS
  1st Zulu Safaris                 031 337 3103   zulusafaris@eastcoast.co.za                                       TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
  95 Fortune Trading (Pty) Ltd     074 329 2000   95fortuneshuttles@gmail.com             Casea Charters               083 690 2511   info@caseacharters.co.za
  Aqua Wild Africa                 076 527 3746   bookings@aquawildafrica.co.za           Crocodile Creek              082 920 0730   hello@crocodilecreek.co.za
  Calypso Travels                  031 566 1799   info@calypsotravels.com                 Durban Dolphin and           072 594 1910   info@whaleandolphintours.durban
  CK Travel and Tour               031 502 2280   info@cktour.co.za                       Whale Watching
  Cycadales Tours cc               031 568 2457   cycadales@telkomsa.net                  Mindgame Escape              087 238 2524   adventure@mindgame.co.za
  Discover Durban Travel           031 505 2082   info@discoverdurban.co.za               Monkeyland KZN               032 004 0178   info@monkelandkzn.co.za
  and Tours
  Durban Home Tours                079 535 0116   debra@durbanhometours.co.za
  Ehlukile Travel and Tours        064 310 2138   ehlukiletravel@gmail.com
  Fete ‘n Fiesta                   031 537 8081   feteandfiesta@outlook.com
  Garsons Expeditions              084 491 0811   info@garsons.co.za
  Ilios Travel                     087 808 2782   raheem@ilios.co.za
  Kuhle Tours                      031 566 4458   info@kuhletours.co.za
  Mangaleka Africa                 083 513 8602   mangaleka.africa@gmail.com
  Mhlanga Tours                    031 536 2123   info@nurtours.co.za
  Muslim’s Travel SA               067 131 7892   wahida@muslimstravelsa.com
  Safaris For Africa               082 903 5543   sue@safarisforafrica.co.za

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Contact details
Umhlanga Tourism                        KZN Wildlife & South African National   Spain – 031 764 2574               Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Reservations –
Information Centre                      Parks Reservations – 031 322 4179       Uruguay – 031 262 7331             033 845 1000
Tel: 031 561 4257                                                               USA – 031 305 7600                 Umhlanga Post Office – 031 561 2224
Fax: 031 561 6943
                                        Consulates and Embassies in
Email: info@umhlangatourism.co.za       Durban                                  Emergency Numbers
                                                                                                                   Cancellation of Credit Cards
                                        Austria – 031 242 5117                  Police Flying Squad – 10111
Web: www.umhlangatourism.co.za                                                                                     Master Card International –
                                                                                Ambulance – 10177
                                        Belgium – 031 303 2840                                                     0800 990 418
                                                                                Fire & Emergency – 031 361 0000
Durban Tourism – 031 322 4164           Germany – 087 222 7776                                                     Visa International – 0800 990 475
                                                                                Sea Rescue – 031 361 8567
www.visitdurban.travel                  Greece – 031 301 4880                                                      Cancellation of Travellers Cheques
                                                                                Mountain Rescue – 080 000 5133
Tourism KZN – 031 366 7500              Hungary – 031 251 4000                  Umhlanga Hospital – 031 560 5500   American Express – 0800 991 021
www.zulu.org                            India – 031 335 0300                    Ethekwini Heart Hospital –         Visa – 0800 998 174
King Shaka International Airport –      Lesotho – 031 307 2323                  031 581 2400                       Thomas Cook – 0800 998 174
032 436 6758                            Malta – 031 572 2041                    Gateway Hospital – 031 492 1130    Master Card – 0800 998 175
1000 Hills Tourism – 031 777 1874       Mozambique – 031 303 7130/9204
Inanda Tourism – 031 519 2555           Netherlands – 031 266 9291              Useful Numbers
Sapphire Coast Tourism – 031 903 7498   Norway/Sweden – 031 267 8410/           Weather Bureau – 082 162
Dolphin Coast Tourism – 032 437 5183    031 266 0030                            Department of Home Affairs –
uShaka Marine World – 031 337 8099      Portugal – 031 312 5340                 031 308 7904

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Durban Tourism (Central)
Tel: +27 31 322 4164
uShaka Office: +27 31 322 2858
Airport Office: +27 31 322 6046
Beach Office: +27 31 322 4205

Sapphire Coast Tourism (South)
Tel: +27 31 322 2852
Umhlanga Tourism Info Centre
(North)
Tel: +27 31 561 4257
Gateway Tourism Info Desk
Tel: +27 31 322 5714
Inanda Tourism Office
Tel: +27 31 322 2856
1000 Hills Tourism
Tel: +27 31 322 2855
Durban West Tourism (Westville)
Tel: +27 60 926 7694
Sodurba
Tel: +27 71 143 1235
Clermont Tourism
Tel: +27 31 711 2326
Umlazi Tourism
Tel: +27 31 826 1936
Durban Central Tourism
Tel: +27 31 321 5140
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