Find the fun in uMhlanga, Durban North
There's plenty to do in uMhlanga and Durban North without having to break the bank this December.
WITH the Christmas rush over, you may be looking for something to do that doesn’t require you to put a dent in your pocket!
Here’s a list of fun activities that are sure to have you creating memories and capturing epic moments.
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KZN Sharks Board
Visit the maritime centre! It offers educational and entertaining water life shows and boat trips as well as a museum and audio-visual displays, and shark dissection shows. It is open from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00, with the exception of public holidays and weekends. Audio-visual and shark dissection shows take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 09:00 and 14:00 and the first Sunday of each month at 14:00. A minimum number of 15 people is required for a shark dissection.
Call 031 566 0400 or visit www.shark.co.za for more details.
uMhlanga’s beachfront
Walk, jog or run along this stretch to marvel at the beach, the lighthouse, and the iconic whalebone pier. This stretch has the perfect backdrops to create a stunning social media post. Whether you choose to sunbathe or walk along the promenade, you are sure to leave feeling rejuvenated.
Umgeni River Bird Park
Designed and built by Dr Alan Abrey, this plush green park has a collection of more than 700 birds and species. Situated at 490 Riverside Road, Durban North on the banks of the Umgeni River, the park is open daily from 09:00 to 16:00, with last entry at 15:00.
For more details and fees call 031 322 5750 or visit www.umgeniriverbirdpark.co.za
Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve
This gorgeous sanctuary boasts a cafe and wildlife with forest trails, coastal forest species and guided nature walks. Trails start at the car park at the northern end of Lagoon Drive with a walkway and pedestrian bridge that span the lagoon, which encloses the Ohlanga River.
Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve
Situated at the mouth of the uMngeni River in Durban North, this nature reserve protects 76 hectares of a natural estuarine system. It was declared a national monument in 1980 and boasts the largest population of mangrove trees in the Durban area.
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