Umhlanga Winter Sun, filled with Fruity aromas, roasted coffee and sweet-salty flavours.
In the Umhlanga Winter Sun, the salty winter air is warm. The winter is colder than usual. It is a challenging year between Covid lockdowns, alcohol bans and political unrest. Nothing in South Africa is plain sailing, and no one expects it to be. South Africans are resilient with a continuous…
Visit the Shongweni Farmers Market on your next trip to Umhlanga.
Currently, the entire country is in Level four lockdown. That means markets and social gatherings are prohibited. We are all hopeful that the vaccine rollout intensifies and that social life will resume soon. If you enjoy browsing art while ordering a barista coffee and snacking on a pancake, there is a…
The Sardine Run manic feeding frenzy in Durban
As South Africa enters into a new lockdown, travel and activities are on hold. If you live on Durban’s North or South coast, the sardine run is on your doorstep. For fishers and ocean predators, the sardine run is a feast. The sardine run attracts many large game fish to the…
Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve hike in Umhlanga Rocks
Once you have checked into the North Star Micro Hotel in Umhlanga rocks, it is time to choose an exciting activity. You are escaping the winter cold and embrace the North Coast winter sun. There is nothing better than to go for a morning hike into the scenic nature reserve to…
Winter days in sunny Durban following the Sardine run and drinking Chenin Blanc while enjoying the ocean view.
Follow the sardine run, sip on a glass of Chenin blanc, book an e-bike, stay for a cocktail and book one of the many specials offered at the North Star Micro Hotel this week. Sardine Run In Durban Many nets caught sardines at Illovo beach last week in Amanzimtoti. The…
A glass of crisp oaky Chardonnay with a Salmon plate to enjoy a warm winters day in Durban.
This week Chardonnay’s flavours consisting of lemon zest, chalky minerality with hints of baked apple and tropical fruit flavours are on the menu. I love Chardonnay, but it is a treat for me instead of a go-to white wine. Chardonnay offers rich buttery flavours. It is a wine ideal…
A glass of chilled Sauvignon Blanc with lunch on the balcony after a day full of activities in Durban
What is better than a warm autumn or winter day on the North Coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal? Escape the winter weather to enjoy a crisp, chilled glass of Sauvignon Blanc with a sea view. Then, settle in on the sunny balcony to enjoy the lunch menu on the terrace.…
Umhlanga Accommodation and all the fun, exciting things to do in Umhlanga Rocks
The winter weather is creeping up on you. The heaters and fireplaces are switched on and lit up. The morning breeze blows around the corners onto your neck, leaving a cold chill through your body. You drink more coffee and tea than usual to keep your body temperature warm. …
South African Warm weather in Winter on the Durban Coastline in Umhlanga Rocks
Umhlanga History A bit of Umhlanga history. Umhlanga derives its name from the Zulu language and means “place of reeds”. The term refers to the beds of reeds growing along the Ohlanga River north of Umhlanga Rocks. In 1895, Sir Marshall Campbell founded Umhlanga. The town’s first…
Enjoy A glass of wine and a sea view with your Beef Burger in Durban.
Enjoy A glass of wine and a sea view with your Beef Burger in Durban. The North Star Micro Hotel star dish at the moment is the tasty, decadent Beef Burger. If you are looking for a private venue to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner, look no further than…
