The Oyster Box Hotel

In the 'hood, Umhlanga as a destination

Hard to believe that Umhlanga, the buzzing residential, commercial and resort suburb just outside of Durban, was once a seaside resort town called Umhlanga Rocks. During the early seventies it merged with La Lucia to become what it is today - Umhlanga - pronounced Umshlanga and meaning “place of reeds” in Zulu. Things have changed rather radically since the town acquired its suburban status ... cont.

other destinations in Durban

Berea, Bluff, Bothas Hill, Durban North, Gillitts, Glenashley, Glenmore, Glenwood, Hillcrest, Kloof, Morningside, Musgrave, La Lucia, Mount Edgecombe, Umdloti, Umhlanga Rocks, Amanzimtoti, Westville, Durban Beachfront, Pinetown, Cowies Hill, Brighton Beach, Queensburgh, Greyville, Athlone Park, Point Waterfront, Camperdown, Umhlanga Ridge, Assagay, Umgeni Park, South Beach, Waterfall, Manor Gardens, Drummond, Umbilo