Umzumbe
Umzumbe | ||
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PO box 4225 | ||
| Area code | 039 | |
Umzumbe is a seaside resort situated at the mouth of the Mzumbe River (bad kraal) in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The name of the river is derived from a band of Hlongwa cannibals who occupied the valley. The Hlongwa was almost wiped out by the Zulu king Shaka in 1828.
Etymology
Umzumbe is situated south of the mouth of the Mzumbe River, from which it takes its name; of Zulu origin, it has been explained as meaning ‘the dangerous river’, ‘the winding river’ and ‘wild bean river’. The form uMzumbe has been approved.[2]
Geography
Umzumbe lies on the mouth of the Mzumbe River some 5 km (3 mi) south-west of
Recreational areas
Umzumbe has one beach, Umzumbe Beach, which has been accredited as a
Another recreational area is the Umzumbe Surf Camp.[7]
Spearfishing
Spearfishing is popular in Umzumbe as the Umzumbe point is the most prominent tip south of Hibberdene. It is a prime area for garrick and brusher.[8]
References
- ^ a b c d "Sub Place Umzumbe". Census 2011.
- ^ "Dictionary of Southern African Place Names (Public Domain)". Human Science Research Council. p. 447.
- ^ "Travel South Africa". distancecalculator.co.za. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ "Distance Umzumbe, Ugu, Kwazulu-Natal, ZAF > Port-Shepstone, Ugu, Kwazulu-Natal, ZAF - Air line, driving route, midpoint". www.distance.to. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ "Umzumbe". VISIT KZN SOUTH COAST. 26 June 2019. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ "SOUTH COAST, KwaZulu Natal". www.sa-venues.com. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ "Learn To Surf at Umzumbe Surf Camp in South Africa". surfumzumbe. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ "Umzumbe". www.sa-venues.com. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
Municipalities and communities of Ugu District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal | ||
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District seat: Port Shepstone | ||
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