Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve, Durban

Name: Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve
Address: Durban, South Africa

#33 among attractions in Durban

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Umhlanga lagoon is a 26 hectares nature reserve on the shore of the Indian Ocean at Umhlanga Rocks, South Africa. The reserve encloses the Ohlanga River's lagoon and mouth. The forest forms a natural extension of the less accessible Hawaan Forest, of which the greater part lies inland of the busy M4 road. The reserve trails start at a car park at the northern end of Lagoon Drive, Umhlanga. ()

Coordinates: 29°42'39"S, 31°5'40"E

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Durban South Africa

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Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Seaton Park Nature Reserve, Hawaan Forest, Danville Park.

2 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Durban
51 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Durban, South Africa, the Gateway Theatre of Shopping stands as a premier shopping destination, attracting both locals and tourists with its extensive range of retail, entertainment, and dining options.
6.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Seaton Park Nature Reserve, Durban
178 min walk • Nestled within the vibrant city of Durban, South Africa, the Seaton Park Nature Reserve is a verdant oasis offering a tranquil escape from the urban bustle. This protected area serves as a vital green lung for the city, providing a habitat for an array of indigenous...
~1250 ftNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Hawaan Forest, Umhlanga
7 min walk • The Hawaan Forest is situated in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is a large remnant of a climax dry coastal dune forest and the last of its kind. This forest grows on a dune that dates back 18,000 years.
4.8 miSW
Area
Danville Park, Durban
122 min walk • Danville Park is a green lung of protected coastal lowland forest and wetland in Durban North, South Africa. The park is home to a number of bird species including the Egyptian Goose.
5.1 miSW
Area
Virginia Bush Nature Reserve, Durban
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Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve, Durban

Facts and practical information

Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Durban

Seaton Park Nature Reserve, Durban

Hawaan Forest, Umhlanga

Danville Park, Durban

Virginia Bush Nature Reserve, Durban