KwaZulu-Natal, with its subtropical climate and warm waters of the Indian Ocean, offers fantastic paradise-like experiences. Along South Africa’s beautiful eastern coastline, about 20 minutes south of Durban’s King Shaka international Airport, lies Umhlanga Rocks. A very popular holiday resort destination known for its golden miles of sandy beaches. Walk along the ”sea-path” and experience the beautiful sunset while the ships gliding in the distant horizon over the Indian Ocean. There are several high-quality accommodations offering stunning sceneries in the heart of Umhlanga Rocks. They provide direct access to the beach as well as walking distance to the mall, several good restaurants, bars and shops.

Thonga Beach lodge, a unique paradise-like destination in the northeast, on the border to Mozambique, is an area known for its endless pristine beaches where you can snorkel, scuba-dive, go deep sea fishing, see the majestic humpback whale breach etc. The likeable sun basking in the northeast South Africa can easily be combined with excellent safari on one of the well reputed private game reserves of Phinda, Thanda, Hluhluwe and Umfolozi. 

Umhlanga

The Oyster Box Hotel

With its dramatic location on the KwaZulu-Natal coastline, just metres from the golden sands of Umhlanga beach, The Oyster Box has for generations been hailed as one of South Africa’s finest seaside hotels. The Oyster Box offers timeless elegance and five-star luxury, blending the charm and nostalgia of a bygone era with contemporary comforts. Alongside 86 rooms, suites and villas, The Oyster Box offers an array of restaurants, an award-winning spa, two swimming pools, extensive events facilities, and an intimate private movie theatre. The Oyster Box is only 20 minutes away from the airport, King Shaka.

Accommodation: The 86 rooms, suites and villas are each individually decorated. Choose between splendid sea views from your private terrace, or the leafy escape of our lush private gardens. Children all ages are welcome.

Price indication: Contact Upplev Sydafrika for information about bookings and rates.

Elephant Coast

Thonga Beach Lodge

The unique Thonga Beach Lodge is located along one of South Africa’s most pristine and secluded coastlintes, on the Elephant Coast, right on the border of Mozambique. With a pleasant subtropical climate and the Indian Ocean, this area is known for its unspoilt golden miles of sandy beaches, surrounded by forest and shrub vegetation. The Mabibi beach is one of the cleanest, most beautiful beaches in the world and stretches forever to the north and south within protection of the ISimangaliso Wetland Park. From the lodge you have direct access to this pristine beach and can walk along the sea, snorkel, scuba dive, kayak or join a turtle tracking experience (depending on the season). At the lodge there is a nice communal pool area, a bar and a restaurant serving top local delicious cuisine.

Accommodation: Thonga Beach Lodge consists of 12 eco-sensitive rooms, some with forest and some with sea views and private plunge pool. All rooms located with privacy and minimal environmental impact. Children of all ages are welcome.

Price indication: from R6140 per person sharing/night (low season), all inclusive. Some activities are included in the price. Other prices may apply during highe and peak season.