WHAT TO DO

More than just a beach?

Apart from being the destination of choice and possessing the amenities one would expect of a resort on the sandy shores of Miami, Umzumbe chalets offers a host of activities close by:

Sporting facilities include:

Surfing
Tennis
Golf
Bowls and Squash at the Country Club
Super tubes
Water Slides
Windsurfing on the Lagoons

Restaurants
Shopping Centres
Cinemas
Aqua Spa
Beauty Clinics
The Shell Museum

Beach Horseback riding and natural deep-sea fishing, Wave and Dolphin Watching.
Dolphins regularly surf the waves and Whales can be seen between July and December. During beach walks you can collect exquisite Seashells and make interesting discoveries in the rocky coves.

Make day trips to the magnificent:

Oribi Gorge Forest
Game Reserves
Coffee farms and the like
The Hibiscus Coast has a thriving handicraft industry and the shops/factory shops offer brand-name surfing gear, beachwear, leather products, and pottery.

For Nature and Hiking enthusiasts there are reserves within easy range:

Hoepoe falls and Hiking Trail
Oribi Nature Reserve
Mpenjati Nature Reserve
Big 5 at Oribi Gorge (Kayaking, horse-riding, river rafting)

Hospitals, Medical & Complementary Health Services

The South Coast is well served by many doctors and specialists. Hibiscus Private Hospital, Margate Private Hospital and Port Shepstone Provincial Hospital are within minutes of Umzumbe Chalets. For your ease of mind there are several practitioners and pharmacies to choose from.

In addition, the following services are also available:

Chiropractic
Dentistry
Dietician
General Practitioners

Homeopathy
Naturopathy
Occupational Therapy
Optometry

Physiotherapy
Podiatry
Reflexology

Restaurants and Pubs

Diners have a wonderful choice of restaurants; from candlelight cuisine and dining “al fresco” to fresh fish and chips on the rocks; from intimate bistros and vibey coffee bars to sunset picnic feasts along the beaches. No matter what your mood you’re sure to find the food to be as fresh as the breeze.

Shops

There is a wide variety of goods and services available on the South Coast . These include, among others, grocery, deli, stationery, gift, video, photography, art, antique, clothing, toys, handyman, liquor, florists, travel, laundry, beauty, hairdressing, health, specialty and shoes.

What to do