Umlalazi Nature Reserve

The reason for the 3 star 🌟 is because Ezemvelo could do better. The ablutions are disgusting particularly at the entrance. I wonder what the staff do all day. As for the reserve itself what a beautiful place, prolific birdlife, creatures great and small abound just being in sure a beautiful place is an amazing experience from grasslands, to shady trees for picnics (if you can fight off the monkeys) human problem not monkey problem, to beach and lagoon. Gorgeous. If the park could be kept in good order by its warders/keepers then it would get a 5 on my rating. Oh and leave your alcohol and music at home please.

Umlalazi Nature reserve offer the family a wonderful experience. Picnic sites are nestled in bushy surroundings, generously spaced to offer great privacy. The estuary has a wonderful mangrove walk, with stunning views of the river. The beach has an expansive sandy area with unprotected, but wonderful swimming. The beach parking is expansive and there are many public ablution facilities. For such a reasonable entrance fee, this is a great option.

R35 per person to go into the park. Worth every cent. Good clean facilities. For a fun half day: 1. Go to the main Beach and dip your feet. ( beware this beach does not have lifeguards...do not swim). 2. Head to the lagoon and take a walk on the mangrove boardwalk. We saw monkeys and the curious fiddler crabs. 3. Unpack your picnic or braai stuff at the lagoon while the more active in the group head along the Forrest walk in the direction of the the river mouth. Alovely half day activity.

A beautiful place all-round. But wow, the way the log cabins are structured brings no fresh breeze whatsoever. A fan would definitely do to keep things easy and cool.

An absolutely epic long weekend camping in perfect conditions. Umlalazi Nature Reserve is immaculate and well maintained. We'll done guys...

Beautiful trails to walk and go to the beach🌳🌊🚶🏼‍♀️

Beautiful Nature Reserve and Beach. Campsite lovely. Ablutions need serious updates and fixing but Nicolas kept camp clean. Some braai grids rusted through. Day visitors t the beach used camp ablutions to shower - more policing needed there. Very few taps at camp site. Great to have duikers and zebras in the camp - one needs to put up with their toilet habits and subsequent smells. Monkeys are a nuisance and all foods need to be out of sight at all times. They would come into the tent while you were working at the table. Will definitely go again.

Very beautiful and peaceful, private beach and if you scared of monkeys don't visit.