uMfolozi Municipality

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Overview

uMfolozi Municipality is situated within the King Cetshwayo District Municipality in the north-east of KwaZulu-Natal and covers an area of approximately 1,209km2.  It is one of five municipalities within the District Municipality.  The N2 national road passes through the Municipality which connects it to major towns such as Richards Bay and Durban.  The significance of this road to the Municipality is that it serves as the major economic corridor in the area. The Municipality has 18 wards and 5 Tribal Authority areas under Inkosi uMthethwa, Inkosi uMbuyazi, Inkosi uSokhulu, Inkosi uMthembu and Inkosi uMthiyane

The only town of uMfolozi is KwaMbonambi is situated between Mtubatuba and Richards Bay approximately 33 km north of Richards Bay. Two coastal lakes lie within the area, Lake Nhlabane on the coast and Lake Eteza towards the north.

HOW TO GET THERE

By Air:
The nearest commercial airport is the Richards Bay Airport. SA Express 035-786 0301 conduct daily flights between Richards Bay and Johannesburg. Empangeni has an air- field.

By Road:
The two main feeder roads to Empangeni and Richards Bay are the N2 highway from Durban (South) and Pongola (North) and the R34 from Vryheid and Melmoth (West). The condition of the roads range from above average to adequate and road signage is in accordance with international codes. The Greyhound Bus 035-772 2090 runs between Empangeni, Richards Bay and most major centres.

By Sea:
Richards Bay is the first port of call with world-class facilities for vessels. The Zululand Yacht Club 035-788 0256 and the Tuzi Gazi Moorings 035-788 0031 cater for the international yachting fraternity.

Climate
Climate conditions are typically sub-tropical to tropical. The average daily temperature in summer is 28oC and 22°C. The humidity levels tend to be very high and the annual rainfall is approximately 1200mm

Weather Reports:

Local Weather: 082 231 1605

Surf Conditions: 083 123 0500

Ski Boat & Sailing Conditions: 082 231 1607

WHAT TO DO AND SEE

LEISURE

Beaches

The warm Indian Ocean beaches are ideal for swimming, yachting and most other water sports. The Maphelane beach is ideal for fishing and camping, however for swimming purposes, the alkantstrand beach is protected by shark-nets and has lifeguards on duty.

NATURE 

Maphelane Nature Reserve

Situated south of Isimangaliso Wetland Park. Relax in the shade of tall trees and enjoy the lush surroundings at Maphelane. The riverine forest at this nature reserve bustles with birdlife and you may even spot a rare inhabitant – the Red Duiker. The camp is situated on the southern bank of the river mouth for great access to the rocks along the shoreline. Enjoy boating and fishing in this intertidal zone which is also great for musseling and crayfishing.

How to Get There

Maphelane is 50 km off the Empangeni-Mtubatuba road, opposite the Kwambonambi turn off.

GPS Co-Ordinates: 32d25’21.62″E 28d24’22.36″S

Lake Eteza Nature Reserve

Lake Eteza is located 8 km south of Mtubatuba, in level terrain and at an altitude of 6 m a.s.l. The major part of the site consists of a shallow lake, rarely more than 1.5 m deep, that forms an integral part of the uMfolozi River system. Before the final rise in sea level at the end of the last Ice Age, Eteza River was a small tributary of the uMfolozi. The recent drowning of the estuary and river valley, by a sea-level rise of 100 m, enabled sediment to fill both. The substrate of Lake Eteza comprises 40 m of organically enriched mud. The modern lake is brackish, indicating periodic connection with the sea. It owes its existence to a low natural berm, deposited by uMfolozi floods, which effectively dams the Eteza River. The river’s catchment is very small, and during droughts the lake’s level falls. The climate is subtropical; rainfall averages 1 050 mm p.a., falling mostly in summer. Very little coastal grassland remains around the lake. Along the river, just upstream, is a small strip of indigenous forests.

Mamlambo Reptile Park and Education Center

Join us for a fun and interactive reptile experience at Mamlambo Reptile Park and Education Center. We are situated at lot 5 Mposa, (15km north of Richards Bay in KwaZulu-Natal.) Situated in the tiny village of Mposa, Located in close proximity to a wetland on the Mposa stream,a tributary of the Enseleni River. Mamlambo Reptile Park and Education Center offers visitors a close-up look at cunning crocodiles, slithering snakes, birds, lizards and other intriguing reptiles. This is the ultimate outdoor classroom with a wide spectrum of natural study material available to the class groups.

Culture and Heritage Tourism. There are heritage events and sites within uMfolozi Municipality such as:

  • uMkhosi-ka Nomkhubulwano Event
  • Ntongande Hill
  • King Dingiswayo grave

ACCOMMODATION WITHIN UMFOLOZI MUNICIPALITY

DISTANCES FROM KWAMBONAMBI

RICHARDS BAY

DURBAN

ESHOWE

HLUHLUWE

MTUBATUBA

MTUNZINI

SODWANA

ST LUCIA

ULUNDI

26KM

200KM

120KM

90KM

35KM

68KM

200KM

61KM

155KM

EMERGENCY AND MEDICAL NUMBERS

Police

Ambulance

Bay Hospital

Fire

KZN Wildlife

 

10111

10177

035 780 6111

086 100 3473

035 753 2212