Umhlanga Main Beach

4.4/5
(952) · Beach in Umhlanga, South Africa
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4.4/5 · 952 reviews
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Jan 3, 2025
The beach is clean and stretches for miles but you are advised to swim within a specified area as there are rocks and strong waves. On a windy day, the sand can be quite nasty on the skin. The wave…Full review by monicamV3073BY
Jul 2, 2024
It is a great beach ⛱️ . Happy there is life guards to watch in case and you get to see dolphins swim in the sea from your hotel room. The view is beautiful especially at night. Water was good and ov…Full review by Scenic55907310895
Apr 16, 2024
The ocean is brown 100 meters from the shore out. E. coli and bacteri levels are poor to critical. Plastic and refuge rolls up over the ll beaches. No one seems to mind that all the development an…Full review by Dream47384464377

Questions & answers

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Are picnic pallets allowed at Umhlanga beach?
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I understand a pallet in the context of warehousing. Pallet - food tray: sure bring along what you want BUT clean up after you go and we will invite you back again!
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I am originally from Cape Town..left in 98 for the UK and am travelling in Feb after 20 years abroad... how safe is this …
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I am originally from Cape Town..left in 98 for the UK and am travelling in Feb after 20 years abroad... how safe is this area as not been in SA for so long...feeling apprehensive as to the general safety. Looking for recommendations on a quiet beach in the Durban area as gate feeling like a squashed sardine.
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Umhlanga is managed under a UIP essentially means it has its own private security. I live across the road from the beach.. I can leave my stuff on the beach for hours while I surf. …
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Umhlanga is managed under a UIP essentially means it has its own private security. I live across the road from the beach.. I can leave my stuff on the beach for hours while I surf. Very safe and also quiet. Endless foot patrols and golf carts are visible!
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I want to know if it's lively on weekdays.... i will be there this evening.
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Not in winter, no it won't be that lively
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