Accommodation near Umkomaas Beach
Umkomaas beach
is located in Umkomaas near Amanzimtoti on
KwaZulu Natal's South Coast. Umkomaas is situated approximately 34 minutes
south of Durban and approximately 45 minutes north of Port Shepstone.
The area is
a popular among those who enjoy being outside in the sunshine, after all, the
South Coast's sunshine is something to be very proud of! From the beach, or out
on a boat, whales are a common site, as
are dolphins, and it's easy to while away an hour or two looking out for
them.
This beach
is also popular with recreational
fishermen as it is a rich pool for line fishing. In fact, Umkomaas Beach is
part of the amazing annual phenomenon of the Sardine Run. This is a mass migration where sardines leave the
southern coastal waters and move to the warmer waters of KwaZulu Natal. This
phenomenon sees hundreds of millions of sardines rushing to the shores of
KwaZulu Natal beaches followed by hundreds upon hundreds of dolphins, sharks,
sea birds and various other predatory fish. This event is considered a must-see
because of the sheer spectacle of
seeing so much action at once!
Umkomaas is
best known for being the base camp for
scuba divers from all over the world. This is due to the excellent diving
opportunities presented by the Aliwal Shoal, 5 kilometres from the shore.
Aliwal Shoal is a fossilised volcanic reef with breath-taking underwater landscapes. It
boasts myriad underwater critters like the rock cod and a range of shark species like the ragged tooth shark, hammer head
sharks, Zambezi sharks, copper sharks/bronze whalers, thresher sharks and even
the great white.
Another
exciting way to experience the wonders of the underwater world off the coast of
Umkomaas Beach is by
shark-cage diving,
an experience that is said to be unforgettable and exhilarating.
Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling distance.
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Our guesthouse is situated on the Kwazulu Natal coast just 60 kilometers south of Durban. We are in the lazy town of Umkomaas which derives its name from the Umkomazi river. Umkomazi is the Zulu wor... More Info
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Umkomaas is a mecca for scuba divers and water sports enthusiasts alike. The main diving area is Aliwal Shoal and is rated consistently as one of the top ten diving sites in the world. Agulhas House ... More Info
1.4 km
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At Ocean Park Guest House, we don't compromise on quality. Each room has unique features such as a stunning wraparound veranda that offers lovely views, beautiful gardens and more. Enjoy your deliciou... More Info
1.7 km
Stroke-One-Inn offers exclusive Bed and Breakfast accommodation for guests looking for quality, comfort and good value for money. Stroke-One-Inn is a paradise for the outdoors-man. As well as adjoini... More Info
1.7 km
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Umkomaas Guest House is a Guest House / Bed and Breakfast. Situated in the small coastal town of Umkomaas on Durban's South Coast. The ideal holiday location for Families, Golfing enthusiasts and Scub... More Info
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Le Paradis Lodge is a 3 Star self catering establishment situated on the South Coast between Umkomaas and Scottburgh. We have a 180 degree view of the ocean and are just 2 minutes walking distance fro... More Info
2.6 km
All rooms have a fully equipped en-suite bathroom and have DSTV. All rooms have tea and coffee-making facilities. All rooms are fitted with a 120-litre fridge and continental-style fans. There are bu... More Info
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Carisford Lodge is nestled in dense sub-tropical vegetation, a mere 200 m or 4 minute's walk from the beach, in Clansthal. Clansthal is a small nature conservancy town that lies on the south coast of ... More Info
5.2 km
Scottburgh self-catering accommodation boasts two 3 bedroomed luxury cottages close to Scottburgh along the beautiful Clansthal Conservatory beach. Compared to most other bustling towns on the south ... More Info
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This magnificent lodge, with the highest quality of finishes, is situated approximately 60km away from Durban in the South Coast town of Scottburgh. The lodge offers a country like retreat with the co... More Info
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Umkomaas Reviews
Umkomaas
Small homely village, too small to be a town. But has everything you need for a fantastic vacation.
- Carol Smith
Umkomaas
Interesting places to visit and good restaurants. Expected service to be slow.
- Jeanette Du Preez
Umkomaas
Umkomaas is an interesting place to visit. A real fishermans place but still close enough to visit the surroundings. Enjoyed the rocks on the beach a lot with all the small life living in the small puddles of water.
- Etienne Van Niekerk
Umkomaas
Lovely peaceful place....great for getting away from the busy city life.
- Sibusiso Mdletshe
Umkomaas
A Diving mecca!
- Carin Van Der Merwe
Umkomaas
Umkomaas was very nice and we enjoyed it very much
- Jean-Marie Gerber
Umkomaas
Very laidback, quiet breakaway, a hideout but close to the city life.
- koos weideman