Umhlanga Always Delivers

A seaside sunrise and fresh ocean breeze, this must be heaven on earth.  No, this is Durban, a city that always delivers good weather, friendly locals and among the best variety of outdoor activities in KwaZulu-Natal. Just north of Durban lies Umhlanga and the family-friendly resort of Salamander with its spacious self-catering apartments, onsite pool, Jacuzzi and sauna as well as ideal proximity to Umhlanga’s golden sand beaches.

Umhlanga is a trendy, upmarket area that offers plenty of chic outdoor dining spots and bars – from the Gateway shopping complex, down to Umhlanga Village and further up the north coast towards Ballito.

Umhlanga has grown in leaps and bounds from its humble beginnings as a favourite seaside spot to include some of the best restaurants and dining experiences in Durban.

Some of the area’s most recent establishments and our top recommendations include:

Old Town Italy:

For a quintessential and completely authentic Italian dining experience, a visit to Old Town Italy is a must while holidaying in Umhlanga. Selling fresh, homemade Italian delicacies, including Italian Gelato, imported wines, beer and olive oils, as well as an in-house butchery and bakery, Old Town delivers a tasty piece of Italy!

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The Greedy Buddha

After its relocation from the Durban North area to Palm Boulevard in Umhlanga, the Greedy Buddha has undergone a glamorous facelift, and serves some the best Asian dishes in the city, from a range of Asian tapas to signature noodle, pork and lamb dishes. The Greedy Buddha is the latest hotspot for a fine dining experience in Umhlanga.

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RocoMamas 

For the tastiest, juiciest and most creative burger concoctions you can think up, visit RocoMamas in Durban North – just a 10 minute drive from Umhlanga. Offering typical American diner fare and character, RocoMamas is perfect for a ‘cheat day’ indulgence with either a monster burger, a peanut butter milkshake, sticky BBQ wings, an entire kilo of ribs or all of the above!

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