The peaceful farming village of Umhlali is situated 3 kilometres inland from
the subtropical Dolphin Coast of KwaZulu-Natal with Salt Rock as its nearest
neighbour. About 50km (31 miles) from the major attractions of Durban, Umhlali
was originally established by the Byrne Settlers from Scotland who built a fort
there. The town was originally named Fort William. Umhlali derives its name from
Zulu for the monkey orange trees that thrive along the banks of the Umhlali
River. The name Umhlali also means "place of waiting", due to the fact that
early settlers would stop to rest on the banks of the river before eventually
crossing over. Umhlali retains a unique colonial atmosphere with the buildings
designed and decorated in old world style.
In addition to easy access to the pleasures of the coast, Umhlali boasts
pleasures of its own. High amongst these is the impressive Umhlali Country Club
with its picturesque golf course. The course is host to a total of seven
waterholes which attract antelope and zebra to roam among exotic palm trees and
sweeping fairways. Other courses in the area include the exclusive Zimbali golf
course which was designed by Tom Weiskopf - former British & South African Open
Champion. This course is said to provide a worthy challenge to players of all
handicaps alike.
The shops are varied and visitors can enjoy a variety ranging from fast food, to
homemade goodies and fresh farm produce.
Conducted tours of the nearby sugar-mill are also popular. Here visitors are
allowed the opportunity of witnessing the process of sugar cane crushing up
close and personal, after which they can try some freshly crushed, iced sugar
juice. For the smaller children Flag Animal Farm at nearby Salt Rock provides
hours of delight with carthorse rides, feed the chickens, ducks, rabbits, cows,
goats, sheep, pigs, geese and birds. The farm also has a playground, picnic
sites and a tea garden which serves light meals.
An experience in itself is a stay at the historical B&B Seaforth Guest Farm. The
self-catering River Rock Chalets also provide a great hideaway. The Umhlali
museum is another interesting place worth a visit housing various historical
memorabilia, which includes an old steam locomotive originally used for
transporting cane to the mill.
WhereToStay Umhlali accommodation ranges from a variety of specific categories such as Umhlali self catering accommodation to Umhlali b and b accommodation and many more.
More sought after Umhlali accommodation categories include Umhlali pet-friendly and Umhlali wheelchair-friendly accommodation. If you are specifically pursuing these Umhlali accommodation categories, then we highly recommend that you contact the accommodation owner directly to ensure that the facilities are satisfactory and to your liking.
The Umhlali pet-friendly accommodation and the Umhlali wheelchair-friendly accommodation facilities can vary between large Umhlali Hotels as well as small room only accommodation. Self catering Umhlali accommodation will occupy the majority of these listings.
99% of all Umhlali guest houses listed on WhereToStay will display rates for your convenience. Occasionally a Umhlali guest house will ask you to request a quotation.
WhereToStay tries to keep the Umhlali self catering and Umhlali b&b standards at the highest levels relative to tariffs charged. Misleading advertising related to any listings of Umhlali B&B and Umhlali self catering accommodation should be reported so that WhereToStay can act accordingly.
See our full list of Umhlali accommodation special categories at the top of this page
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WhereToStay Umhlali Akkommodasie wissel van `n verskeidenheid van spesifieke categoriee soos Umhlali selfsorg akkommodasie, Umhlali, b en b blyplekke en nog veel meer.
Meer gesogte Umhlali slaapplek kategoriee sluit in Umhlali troeteldier-vriendelike blyplekke en Umhlali rolstoel-vriendelike akkommodasie.
As jy spesifiek vrae oor die voorsetting van hierdie Umhlali blyplekke, sal dit raadsaam wees om kontak met die eienaars te maak om te verseker dat die fasiliteite bevredend is en na you hart.
Die Umhlali troeteldier-vriendelike verblyf en Umhlali rolstoel-vriendelike vakansie blyplekke kan wissel tussen Umhlali Hotelle asook klein kamer akkommodasie in Umhlali. Umhlali selfsorg slaapplekke sal die meerderheid van hiedie inskrywings beset.
99% van alle Umhlali gastehuise gelys op WhereToStay sal pryse vertoon vir u gerief. Soms sal `n Umhlali gastehuis vra om `n kwotasie te versoek.
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