Umhlanga travel guide

Umhlanga Tourism | Umhlanga Guide

You're Going to Love Umhlanga

Umhlanga is a must-see destination in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Umhlanga has to offer.

When to visit Umhlanga

Umhlanga in September
Estimated hotel price
£80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Umhlanga in September
Estimated hotel price
£80
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Umhlanga

Plane

When flying to Umhlanga, you’ll arrive at Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Umhlanga from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 19h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Umhlanga is to pick up a car hire from Durban, which is about 14 km from Umhlanga. You’ll find branches of Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Durban.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Umhlanga, including Citiliner, Intercity Xpress and Eagle Liner. From Johannesburg, the bus ride to Umhlanga takes 652 km and will cost you around £26. From East London, the ticket costs about £24 for a journey of 893 km.

Plane

When flying to Umhlanga, you’ll arrive at Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Umhlanga from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 19h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Umhlanga is to pick up a car hire from Durban, which is about 14 km from Umhlanga. You’ll find branches of Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Durban.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Umhlanga, including Citiliner, Intercity Xpress and Eagle Liner. From Johannesburg, the bus ride to Umhlanga takes 652 km and will cost you around £26. From East London, the ticket costs about £24 for a journey of 893 km.

Airlines serving Umhlanga

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,477 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (194 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (987 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
South African
Good (17 reviews)
FlySafair
Excellent (74 reviews)
Cemair
Good (13 reviews)
Proflight Zambia
Excellent (1 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Umhlanga

From 5-star hotels such as the The Oyster Box to great affordable options like the Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga, Umhlanga offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £72 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £141 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Umhlanga

Most booked hotels in Umhlanga

The Oyster Box
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£241+
Belaire Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£39+
Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£72+
Blue Waters Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£38+
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£61+
Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel And Convention Centre
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£51+

Hiring a car in Umhlanga

Expect to pay £1.03 per litre in Umhlanga (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.34 and £16.45.

Expect to pay £1.03 per litre in Umhlanga (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.34 and £16.45.