Umkomaas, South Coast

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Umkomaas, South Coast

Umkomaas
Umkomaas, South Coast

Umkomaas is situated on a hillside crowning the river's southern bank boasts some spectacular sea views. This beautiful area might be small but it is quite a buzz - divers from across the world come to Umkomaas to access the famous Aliwal Shoal. Aliwal Shoal is a world renowned scuba diving site and lies buried 5km out at sea. It boasts an average depth of 28m and contains a world of magnificent wonders.

Ragged-tooth sharks, hammerhead sharks, Zambezi sharks, copper sharks or bronze whalers, threshers and even the Great White Shark have been identified in this area. A diversity of tropical fish and magnificent coral reefs can also be discovered in these memorable Umkomaas dive locations. The Shoal is dominated by a central ridge, an ancient sand dune that runs almost parallel to the coastline. This ridge is potholed with many caves and overhangs, shelves and gullies, all providing exciting glimpses of the vibrant and varied marine life of the area.

Diving at Umkomaas, South Coast
There are exciting wreck dives on the Nebo, which sank in March 1884 after hitting the Shoal, and The Produce which was wrecked on the Aliwal Pinnacles in 1974. This wreck is home to some very large moray eels. Also, take the awesome but thrilling opportunity to go shark cage diving! It will be an experience you will never forget.
The Umkomaas Adventure Village caters for the adventurer and holiday maker alike and offers Umkomaas accommodation, adventure activities and tours, a curio shop, hair salon, restaurant and pub.

A boat trip to view the whales up close and personal in all their glory is an absolute must! If you feel something a bit more exciting, why not enjoy a horse ride on the beach and admire the magnificent coastline. There are game reserves, mountain biking and hiking trails, tennis and bowling activities all set in beautiful terrain.

The famous Umkomaas golf club is the 3rd oldest course in KwaZulu Natal and is a challenging 5479m course which tests the abilities of all golfers - high or low handicapped - allowing players of all handicaps to enjoy a round. Spectacular sea views, diverse bird life and magnificent trees make for a pleasant golfing experience.

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Aliwal Shoal

Rated as one of the top 10 dive spots in the world, but regular divers say it is second only to the rocky ride over breakers to get there, the marine life of Aliwal Sshoal is said to be spectacular. Raggies or ragged tooth sharks are regularly spotted between August and November as they use the area to mate. They ... more information

Crocworld

Crocworld is an apt name considering that a few hundred breeding Nile crocodiles live there, in amongst a series of snakes, tortoises, waterbirds, flamingos, caracals, jackals, meerkats, a host of different types of birds in a walk-through aviary, and raptors. Obviously the crocs are not in with the ... more information

Empisini Nature Reserve

Empisini, meaning 'the place of the hyena', is 120 hectares of nature reserve just inland of Umkomaas on the KwaZulu-Natal coast. At least 50 of these hectares remain untouched and in a pristine state, which makes them home to a prolific bird life and an incredible forest area that runs along the Empisini stream ... more information

Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve

The Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve is a wonderfully scenic area offering excellent hiking opportunities. The area boasts cliffs and forests and spectacular hiking trails and picnic sites. Wildlife in the Oribi Gorge consists of many antelope, although the oribi (after which the gorge is named) is rarely seen ... more information

Umkomaas Golf Course

Umkomaas Golf Club, is the first golf course on the Golf Coast circuit and the third oldest golf course in KwaZulu Natal. Umkomaas hosts a fourth hole classified as one of the toughest par 4's in the country while the 18th hole ranks as one of the most testing finishing holes anywhere in the world ... more information

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