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.

What a beautiful place. The camp site, Inkwazi, is really beautiful but the ablutions have a lot to be desired! Very sad to see them in this condition and this would be the only reason we won’t be rushing back there sadly.

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.

This is a beautiful place to get away from the busy city. It's relatively clean, with so much to do, from trails, to beach access, to educational boards posted around the reserve, braai areas and so much more. Red duiker, zebra and tons of critters and birds. Its a big reserve too, so you have choice in activities and where to spend your time. Entrance was R60 per person and the vehicle is checked on exiting.

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.

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

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