The Umhlanga Area north of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal Province offers something for everyone. With magnificent beaches, hospitable pubs, exciting clubs and excellent restaurants, the Umhlanga Area is a prime holiday destination. A stylish business centre has also attracted multinationals and prestigious professional firms to set up corporate offices in the Umhlanga Area - stretching from La Lucia Ridge to Umhlanga Ridge. Eco-tourists are well catered for with many conservation preserves and birdwatching spots, while the Natal Sharks Board in the Umhlanga Area encourages visitors with its thrilling multimedia shows. Golfers are also spoilt for choice with several quality courses in the Umhlanga Area. Gateway Theatre of Shopping, the biggest mall in the southern hemisphere, offers shoppers everything they could want, while its Barnyard Theatre is another popular drawcard. Sibaya Casino in the Umhlanga Area also has a superb theatre. The Umhlanga Area boasts an excellent selection of hotels, B&B guesthouses and self-catering lodges to suit all tastes and budgets. With dozens to choose from, visitors are again spoilt for choice!