With roads that could only be described as country lanes, dense greenery surrounding farm-style homes and bounded by an expanse of sugar cane fields atop rolling hills, Mount Moreland Accommodation is a restful getaway from the nearby busy beaches lining the KwaZulu-Natal coast in South Africa.

The area lies alongside the Mdloti River and is a 10-minute drive inland from the coast, Umdloti Beach being the closest swimming beach. For business travellers, King Shaka International Airport is nearby and KwaZulu-Natal capital city Durban is only 30 minutes away, reached along the main highway.

Mount Moreland Accommodation’s subtropical climate means that the days are generally pleasant throughout the year. The area is free from disturbances, it’s the ultimate urban escape.

Top 6 reasons to visit Mount Moreland Accommodation

1. Moreland experiences an influx of European (barn) swallows every spring. At dusk, an awesome sight awaits those watching the 3 million-odd birds arriving to roost in the reed beds.

2. Visit the beaches of Umdloti to swim in the beautiful natural tidal pool. This area is part of a coastal conservancy and fishing requires a permit.  Surfers visit La Mercy beach, north of Umdloti, to surf the lengthy waves that commonly occur here.

3. Part historic, part literary, the Inanda Heritage Route journeys through important education centres and areas of historical and political significance.

4. Boating is popular at the nearby Hazelmere Dam, however, the dam is better known for the annual jazz festival, regularly headlined by local legend Hugh Masekela.

5. Arrange a kiteboarding lesson at Surfer’s Kiteboard Training Beach Lagoon in La Mercy. The flat waters are ideal for training purposes and all ages are welcome. Ask your host for the SMS number to check wind speeds and direction before visiting.

6. Visit the Perna Perna Umdloti Resort & Spa to be pampered for a few hours. Outdoor poolside treatments are offered.

Transport

Mount Moreland Accommodation is 5km via gravel road or 12km by tar from King Shaka International Airport. Various car rental agencies are based at King Shaka Airport or book your vehicle online. A few metered taxi companies operate from Umhlanga. An Uber cab can be ordered if travelling to and from Durban.

Did you know?

Seeing large flocks of European swallow is a good sign, as these birds arrive at the same time as the spring rains.

Sugar is a major industry in KwaZulu-Natal where the subtropical climate is perfect for the growing of sugar cane.  It’s a product for the future, as the raw material can be used to produce plastic and fuel, lessening the need for oil and thereby improving the environment.