BREATH More than just a beach?

Apart from being the destination of choice and possessing the amenities one would expect of a resort on the sandy shores of Miami, Umzumbe Chalets offers a host of activities close by: the Shell Museum, beauty clinics, aqua spa, cinema's, shopping centres, restaurants. Sporting facilities include surfing, tennis, golf, bowls and squash at the country club, super tubes, water slides, windsurfing on the lagoons, beach horseback riding and naturally deep sea fishing, wave and dolphin watching. Dolphins regularly surf the waves and Whales can be seen between July and December. During beach walks you can collect exquisite Seashells and make interesting discoveries in the rocky coves.

Make day trips to the magnificent Oribi Gorge Forest , Game Reserves, Coffee farms and the likes.

The Hibiscus Coast has a thriving handcraft industry and the shops/factory shops offer brand name surfing gear, beachwear, leather products and pottery.

For Nature and Hiking enthusiasts there are reserves within easy range:

• Hoepoe falls and Hiking Trail
• Oribi Nature Reserve
• Mpenjati Nature Reserve
• Big 5 at Oribi Gorge (Kayaking, horse-riding, river rafting)

Local Sport, Recreation & Entertainment:

Abseiling Aerobics/Fitness Training Angling Arts & Crafts Boat Clubs Bird Watching Boardsailing Bowling Club Bridge Clubs Scouts Embroidery Guitar/Music Tuition Horse Riding Schools Jogging Clubs Karate/Tai Chi Leisure Cruises Contemporary Dancing Modern Dancing

Mountain/Forest Walks Mountain/Forest Hikes Mountain Biking Photography Picnic Spots Pilates Pottery Scuba Diving School Seniors Club Soccer Squash Club Surfing Tennis Club Whale Watching World of Birds Yacht Club Yoga

Social Services:

Beach Buddies
Business/Tourist Association
Crime Watch
Domestic Animal Rescue (SPCA)
Friends of the Library
Heritage Trust
Lions Club of the South Coast
National Sea Rescue Institute
Rotary Club of the South Coast

Other Services

Car Rentals
Driving School
Internet Shops
Library
Museums
Numerous Professional Services
Tourist Information
Weighless Groups

Hospitals, Medical & Complementary Health Services:

The South Coast is well served by many doctors and specialists. Hibiscus Private Hospital, Margate Private Hospital and Port Shepstone Provincial Hospital are within minutes of Umzumbe Chalets. For your ease of mind there are several practitioners and pharmacies to choose from.

In addition, the following services are also available:

Chiropractic
Dentistry
Dietritionists
General Practitioners
Homeopathy
Naturopathy
Occupational Therapy
Optometry
Physiotherapy
Podiatry
Reflexology

Pets

Veterinary Clinics
Doggy parlour
Kennels - as pets are unfortunately not allowed at the resort due to wildlife.
Churches
For Church Directory consult you're the Local Newspapers.
(The South Coast Herald or The South Coast Fever)

Restaurants and Pubs

Diners have a wonderful choice of restaurants; from candlelight cuisine and dining "al fresco" to fresh fish and chips on the rocks; from intimate bistros and vibey coffee bars to sunset picnic feasts along the beaches. No matter what your mood you're sure to find the food to be as fresh as the breeze.

Shops

There is a wide variety of goods and services available on the South Coast . These include, among others, grocery, deli, stationery, gift, video, photography, art, antique, clothing, toys, handyman, liquor, florists, travel, laundry, beauty, hairdressing, health, specialty and shoes.

Step into the Resort Office to obtain more information or for assisted reservations for any of the above activities and/or services.