Umdloti

Umdloti is a small town situated at the mouth of the Mdloti River, just 25km (16 miles) from Durban. Umdloti is nestled between Umhlanga and Ballito and is a coastal conservancy, surrounded by fields of sugar cane and indigenous forests. The town's name is derived from the Zulu word, Mdloti, which is a species of wild tobacco growing on the banks of the river which shares the same name.

There are three beautiful beaches in Umdloti, namely Newsel Beach, Selection Beach, and Umdloti Beach. Umdloti Beach features a large and totally natural tidal pool with lifeguards stationed there daily. Swimming is safe for your smaller children, and a variety of ocean life can be seen in the rock pools at low tide. Other activities at Umdloti beach include surf and rock fishing; though licenses are required due to the area's conservancy status, snorkelling, surfing, diving and kiteboarding.

It is estimated that there are about 800 resident dolphins which frequent the area, a number that increases to over 15,000 during the annual sardine run, which occurs during July and August. Humpback and Southern Right whales are plentiful during the calving season from July to November.

ACCOMMODATION
	CARPE DIEM Carpe Diem offers you a "farm holiday" with the original farmhouse still standing proud, at the back of the property (built in 1940). Instead of a river running through, you have the sea and waves lashing on your doorstep, 50 meters from the beach - For further information click here
	GRACIE'S PLACE Our varying self catering accommodation is the ideal holiday away from home, and for the business person a break away from the hustle of the city. Daily dolphin viewing, whale spotting, horse riding and fishing all possible at the beach - For further information click here
	MEI-PEN-LAI The exotic atmosphere of Thai island living experienced on the pristine sands of Umdloti Beach. A place to relax in traditional Thai surrounds, enjoy a Thai massage, surf, fish or swim in protected waters on your doorstep, dolphin or whale spotting and more - For further information click here