Umbilo, Durban
Umbilo is one of the vibrant suburbs of Durban in the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa, where it is summer almost all year round and locals celebrate practically any event with excellent food that has distinct Indian influences. The neighbourhoods surrounding Umbilo include Chatsworth, Queensburgh and Bluff. Thanks to this central positioning, Umbilo is a convenient place to stay while exploring the massive metropolis of Durban.
Umbilo is a residential and industrial suburb. Wide, busy streets are flanked by shops, offices, houses and blocks of flats. This means that visitors that choose to stay here will be right in the heart of the Durban vibe.
Durban is home to the King Shaka International Airport, which welcomes millions of international tourists every year. It also has a number of world-class malls and amenities. Its most popular tourist attractions include the uShaka Marine World, the Durban Botanical Gardens, the stunning beaches that enjoy the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, the Musgrave Rooftop Market, and the impressive Moses Mabhida Stadium, where visitors can enjoy all kinds of adventure sports.
Umbilo is less than six hours’ drive from Johannesburg, 11 hours from Port Elizabeth and just over 16 hours from Cape Town.
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Hotels & other accommodation options
The Royal Ushaka Hotel
Situated in the quiet suburb of Rossburgh in Umbilo, the Royal Ushaka Hotel offers comfortable accommodation and relief from the hectic demands o...
Things to do in the area
Umbilo-Umhlatuzana River Park
KwaZulu-Natal is a part of South Africa that enjoys temperate weather conditions for almost the entire year. The summers are hot and humid, while...
Noteworthy attractions
Krantzkloof Nature Reserve
Situated only 4 kilometres from the centre of Kloof, this nature reserve was established by the Natal Parks Board in 1950 and boasts an abundance...
Durban Country Club
Durban Country Club comprises of two golfing estates separated by the Umgeni River. Lying just south of the river, in fact bordered by both the r...
Beachwood Golf Course
The Beachwood Golf Course is part of Durban Country Club lying about 2 km north of Durban Country Club. Although it borders the Indian Ocean, Bea...
Kloof Country Club
Situated in the verdant hills of the mist belt of Kloof, close to Durban, Kloof Country Club is an attractive parkland course with beautiful tree...
MECC Course One
Mount Edgecombe Country Club consists of two championship courses - Mount Edgecombe One and Mount Edgecombe Two. Both these courses have their ow...
MECC Course Two
Mount Edgecombe Country Club consists of two championship courses - Mount Edgecombe One and Mount Edgecombe Two. Both these courses have their ow...
Royal Durban Golf Club
Flat but interesting championship course within the confines of the Greyville horse racing track, and close to the city centre. Several holes bor...
uShaka Marine World
uShaka Marine World in Durban is a world-class entertainment and tourism destination. At the end of Durban's Golden Mile is the beginning of uSha...
Umgeni River Bird Park
Designed and built in an old quarry site on the banks of the Umgeni River, just 10 minutes outside Durban, the Umgeni River Bird Park is one of t...
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