The South Coast town of Umtentweni in KwaZulu-Natal is a peaceful residential town situated between Hibberdene and Port Shepstone. Named after a species of grass which grows along the Mtentweni River, Umtentweni offers a lovely holiday resort town feel, far away from crowds but with facilities such as shopping centres, banks, restaurants as well as seasonal whale watching and other tourist attractions.

The property for sale in Umtentweni is diverse, offering everything from the luxurious to the homely. There are a large number of freestanding townhouse units, as well as apartments to rent and free standing houses at affordable prices. Smallholdings are also available at reasonable prices and vacant land for development. Find out more about living in this quaint South Coast town and view the houses for sale in Umtentweni below.

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Nature

Nature

The nearby Lake Eland Nature Reserve is home to an array of wildlife such as Eland, Zebra and Giraffe. The 5000 acre reserve offers 4 x 4 trails, horse riding, hiking, picnic spots, braai facilities, shops and a tea garden. The Port Shepstone Country Club is a birdwatchers paradise and is only a 10 minute drive from the area. 

Sport

Sport

The Port Shepstone Country Club offers an array of spots, including golf, bowls, hockey, squash and cricket. Residents also have free range of the stunning Indian Ocean for surfing or fishing.

Dining out

Dining out

A small town with a lot of character, Umtentweni has quite a few charming spots for dining out. These include Trattoria Casa Mia, Ziz’s Restaurant, Jaxx Restaurant and the Jolly Roger pub and grill in Hibberdene Beach is a lovely family place to have an affordable bite to eat.

Attractions

Attractions

The town stretches along 4km of beautiful coastline, featuring a children’s playground, paddling pool, excellent scuba diving as well as surfing. Fishing is popular in the lagoon and the annual sardine run generates much excitement among the locals and holidaymakers.

Living in Umtentweni

Areas near to Umtentweni

Amanzimtoti, Ballito, Berea, Durban, Durban North, Hibberdene, Kokstad, La Lucia, Margate, Montclair, Mount Edgecombe, Newcastle, Pinetown, Port Edward, Port Shepstone, Richards Bay, Scottburgh and Pennington, The Midlands, Umdloti, uMhlanga, Underberg, Upper Highway, Westville,

Education

There are a variety of schools along the South Coast, the closest to Umtentweni include Port Shepstone High School Marburg Secondary School, with the better known Pietermaritzburg Girls High, Epworth High School, St Johns DSG and Hilton College a little further away, but not out of reach.

Healthcare

The nearest hospitals include Port Shepstone Provincial Hospital and Hibiscus Hospital. There is a small selection of pharmacies located in these nearby areas.

Shopping

Port Shepstone has a well-stocked Pick n Pay while Shelly Centre in Shelly Beach offers an array of shops for Umtentweni residents.

Travel

Driving to Durban will take you no longer than 1 hour and 20 minutes while King Shaka International Airport is about a 90 minute drive. 

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