Guidebook for Umhlanga
Food Scene
Italian cafe with delicious baked goods and deli section too. Not open at night.
40 habitants recommandent
Old Town Italy
Italian cafe with delicious baked goods and deli section too. Not open at night.
The most delicious yet affordable chicken, mainly for takeaway but you can also eat there. Sometimes there's live music. They also deliver to your door on those rainy days when you just can't leave the house (use Order In). Or take your meal and one of their picnic blankets across to Chris Saunders Park to watch the birdlife and sunset.
37 habitants recommandent
Afro's Chicken Shop
2 O R Tambo ParadeThe most delicious yet affordable chicken, mainly for takeaway but you can also eat there. Sometimes there's live music. They also deliver to your door on those rainy days when you just can't leave the house (use Order In). Or take your meal and one of their picnic blankets across to Chris Saunders Park to watch the birdlife and sunset.
tashas Umhlanga
1 Palm BoulevardDelicious meals of almost every kind, and super large wine glasses :)
I usually jump straight to their dim sum, sushi and cocktail menus - all half price if you order before 19:00 and all delicious!
6 habitants recommandent
Beluga Restaurant Gateway
1 Palm BlvdI usually jump straight to their dim sum, sushi and cocktail menus - all half price if you order before 19:00 and all delicious!
Family friendly restaurant and coffee shop, known for tasty breakfasts and kids' activities such as pizza making.
41 habitants recommandent
Vovo Telo
Family friendly restaurant and coffee shop, known for tasty breakfasts and kids' activities such as pizza making.
Little Havana
16 Chartwell DrClassy, fine dining.
Pintxada
Quirky tapas bar with character.
Harvey's Restaurant
189 Ridge RoadSuper fine dining to the max, with meals and cocktails to truly be remembered...
Bamboo Sushi Lounge
1/3 Chartwell DrTasty sushi
Fine dining to the max! The chefs cook gourmet meals right in front of you.
39 habitants recommandent
The Chefs' Table
Fine dining to the max! The chefs cook gourmet meals right in front of you.
Traditional Indian restaurant and takeaway. Try the Butter Chicken with garlic naan! Or something spicy if you're brave...
Jewel Of India
28 Meridian DrTraditional Indian restaurant and takeaway. Try the Butter Chicken with garlic naan! Or something spicy if you're brave...
Great for sunny afternoons overlooking the sea, sipping on cocktails. Make sure to check what time the live reggae music is playing.
Wahooz on the Promenade
1 King Shaka AveGreat for sunny afternoons overlooking the sea, sipping on cocktails. Make sure to check what time the live reggae music is playing.
RocoMamas Gateway
Palm BoulevardSaucy American-style burgers and wings!
Mozambik Gateway
Portuguese-style spicy chicken
VERVE CAFE
59 Meridian DriveTasty artisanal coffee and tea, and light meals
iwantmycoffee
Coffee and brownies!
Maison Caitlin
59 Meridian DrMouth-watering baked goods to order
A firm favourite - you need to try this place! Order the crispy chili/lime calamari with lentil salad. Or the peanut chicken with coconut noodles.
9 habitants recommandent
Mo Noodles
21 Lighthouse RdA firm favourite - you need to try this place! Order the crispy chili/lime calamari with lentil salad. Or the peanut chicken with coconut noodles.
Kung Thai (TEMP HOME PICK-UP)
17 Kenneth Kaunda RoadTasty Thai food
Greedy Buddha
12 Palm BlvdTry the Thai tasting meal - a set menu of tasty morcels
South African-style meals for an all afternoon affair. Uber there so that you can make the most of it...
Bud's on the Bay
30 Grunter Gully StreetSouth African-style meals for an all afternoon affair. Uber there so that you can make the most of it...
South African-style meals for an all afternoon affair. Uber there so that you can make the most of it...
Bud's on the Bay
30 Grunter Gully StreetSouth African-style meals for an all afternoon affair. Uber there so that you can make the most of it...
This place is on the 32nd floor and it rotates! While you eat your semi-gourmet meal, you can watch the scene change from harbour to sunset to city to beachfront... Well worth it for something different. There's also a bar on the top if you want to pop in for a cocktail only.
22 habitants recommandent
Roma Revolving Restaurant
Jonsson LaneThis place is on the 32nd floor and it rotates! While you eat your semi-gourmet meal, you can watch the scene change from harbour to sunset to city to beachfront... Well worth it for something different. There's also a bar on the top if you want to pop in for a cocktail only.
La Bella Trattoria
Some of the best pizzas in town
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing cocktails made from scratch, as well as a classy atmosphere and tasty burgers.
13 habitants recommandent
Lucky Shaker
5 Park LnAmazing cocktails made from scratch, as well as a classy atmosphere and tasty burgers.
The local pub - good beer and rowdy crowds every night! Great for watching a rugby game.
50 habitants recommandent
The George
Chartwell DriveThe local pub - good beer and rowdy crowds every night! Great for watching a rugby game.
Lighthouse Bar is the place to be for picturesque views and cocktails, straight from any Durban tourist guide.
99 habitants recommandent
The Oyster Box Hotel
2 Lighthouse RdLighthouse Bar is the place to be for picturesque views and cocktails, straight from any Durban tourist guide.
14 On Chartwell
14 Chartwell DrCocktails, dinner, nightlife...
The Aviator - Neighbourhood Eatery
22 Davallen AveLocal bar with good beer and pub-style meals.
Raffles Night Club
McCausland CrescentDance dance dance
Entertainment & Activities
Stunning views, rock pools, swimming, surfing, early morning yoga, romantic walks, brunch on the beach, cocktails at a hotel... you name it, there's something for everyone. During the holidays there are sometimes festivals, surfing competitions and kids' activities. Make sure to lotion up - the Durban summer sunshine is unforgiving.
12 habitants recommandent
Plage principale d'uMhlanga
Stunning views, rock pools, swimming, surfing, early morning yoga, romantic walks, brunch on the beach, cocktails at a hotel... you name it, there's something for everyone. During the holidays there are sometimes festivals, surfing competitions and kids' activities. Make sure to lotion up - the Durban summer sunshine is unforgiving.
About 20 cinemas to choose from... try Prestige if you're feeling fancy!
17 habitants recommandent
Ster-Kinekor
Palm BoulevardAbout 20 cinemas to choose from... try Prestige if you're feeling fancy!
Cinema Nouveau
1 Palm BlvdFor all the quirky movies that don't make it to the mainstream theatres...
Another of Umhlanga's superb beaches. Further from most of the restaurants, but ideal for family fun and surfing.
21 habitants recommandent
Plage de Bronze
Lagoon DriveAnother of Umhlanga's superb beaches. Further from most of the restaurants, but ideal for family fun and surfing.
One of the most amazingly beautiful aquariums, for all ages. And also a waterslide park for the wild at heart. You can either choose to go to one of these, or purchase a combo ticket. There are also restaurants in the park or down on the nearby beachfront.
7 habitants recommandent
uShaka Sea World
1 King Shaka AveOne of the most amazingly beautiful aquariums, for all ages. And also a waterslide park for the wild at heart. You can either choose to go to one of these, or purchase a combo ticket. There are also restaurants in the park or down on the nearby beachfront.
Electric Avenue
1 Palm BlvdArcade and lumo bowling - fun for all ages!
Parks & Nature
Take a picnic and chill under the trees; shop at the monthly Wonder Market; attend a local concert; get involved in an early morning exercise class; or just take some time out to watch the ducks.
14 habitants recommandent
Chris Saunders Park
Centenary BoulevardTake a picnic and chill under the trees; shop at the monthly Wonder Market; attend a local concert; get involved in an early morning exercise class; or just take some time out to watch the ducks.
Get out into nature, and walk along these delightful wooden pathways. You need to make a booking - read more here: http://www.umhlangatourism.co.za/nature-trails.php. Note that the marker on the map is wrong - it is on the northern end of Lagoon Drive.
43 habitants recommandent
Réserve naturelle de la lagune Umhlanga
Get out into nature, and walk along these delightful wooden pathways. You need to make a booking - read more here: http://www.umhlangatourism.co.za/nature-trails.php. Note that the marker on the map is wrong - it is on the northern end of Lagoon Drive.
Visit these unique mangroves and spot some fiddler crabs with their red pinchers. Read more here: http://www.umhlangatourism.co.za/nature-trails.php
15 habitants recommandent
Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve
Riverside RoadVisit these unique mangroves and spot some fiddler crabs with their red pinchers. Read more here: http://www.umhlangatourism.co.za/nature-trails.php
A sight to behold! Millions of European Barn Swallows roost on the wetland at sunset between November and March. Choose a clear day, take a picnic and arrive before sunset. Go here for more info: http://barnswallow.co.za/
8 habitants recommandent
MT Moreland Barn Swallows
12 William StA sight to behold! Millions of European Barn Swallows roost on the wetland at sunset between November and March. Choose a clear day, take a picnic and arrive before sunset. Go here for more info: http://barnswallow.co.za/
Shopping
As one of the largest shopping malls in the world, it has everything you could possibly want to buy or eat...
125 habitants recommandent
Spar - Gateway
Palm BoulevardAs one of the largest shopping malls in the world, it has everything you could possibly want to buy or eat...
Way more manageable than the ginormous Gateway, this smaller centre is ideal for quickly popping in for groceries from Food Lovers Market or Pick 'n Pay.
14 habitants recommandent
The Crescent at Umhlanga Ridge
3 Sunset CresWay more manageable than the ginormous Gateway, this smaller centre is ideal for quickly popping in for groceries from Food Lovers Market or Pick 'n Pay.
Small centre with a Woolworths Food, artisan bakery, gift shops, restaurants and more
9 habitants recommandent
Granada Square
16 Chartwell DrSmall centre with a Woolworths Food, artisan bakery, gift shops, restaurants and more
Nice shopping mall - much smaller (and easier to navigate) than Gateway but still has all the necessary shops, including Woolworths, Mr Price, Food Lovers Market, etc.
104 habitants recommandent
La Lucia Mall
90 William Campbell DrNice shopping mall - much smaller (and easier to navigate) than Gateway but still has all the necessary shops, including Woolworths, Mr Price, Food Lovers Market, etc.
Small shopping centre with Woolworths, Spar, sushi restaurants and more nearby.
Kensington Boulevard Physio Rooms Floor ?
54 Adelaide Tambo DrSmall shopping centre with Woolworths, Spar, sushi restaurants and more nearby.
Outlet Park
59 Meridian DrMultiple stores, cafes and gyms
Outlet Park
59 Meridian DrMultiple stores, cafes and gyms
Outlet Park
59 Meridian DrMultiple stores, cafes and gyms
Outlet Park
59 Meridian DrMultiple stores, cafes and gyms
Outlet Park
59 Meridian DrMultiple stores, cafes and gyms
Sightseeing
Visit the beautiful Moses Mabhida Stadium, and if the weather's great go up to the top in the cable car for amazing 360 views of Durban. For the brave ones - try the bungee jump!
Once a month the I Heart Market, full of locally produced food and goods, takes place here.
279 habitants recommandent
Stade Moses Mabhida Durban
44 Isaiah Ntshangase RdVisit the beautiful Moses Mabhida Stadium, and if the weather's great go up to the top in the cable car for amazing 360 views of Durban. For the brave ones - try the bungee jump!
Once a month the I Heart Market, full of locally produced food and goods, takes place here.
Essentials
Laundry Ladies
32 Zenith DrFriendly and efficient service.
South African Police Service
1 Autumn DrBash Hair
9 Aurora DrHairdresser
Virgin Active Gateway