Day plan
Umdloti with kids
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In short
A family day that keeps the drives short: the tidal pool at low tide, breakfast where there is a kids menu, the Sharks Board show in Umhlanga, lunch with a kids area, the netted main beach and an early seafood dinner.
The low tide and what is open update for today when the page opens. The Sharks Board runs its shows on set days, so check the stop before you plan around it. Every stop links to its own page, which names its sources.
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Low tide
The tidal pool
A natural rock pool at the south end of the main beach, with its own lifeguard tower. At low tide the rocks are worth exploring. Check the tide, local notices and lifeguard advice before you get in.
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Breakfast
Mugg & Bean Marine Walk
Its own branch page offers all-day breakfast, and the Mugg & Bean menu has a kids section.
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Tue to Thu, 09:00 or 14:00
The Sharks Board show
An audio-visual show and a shark dissection, Tuesday to Thursday at 09:00 and 14:00, and at 14:00 on the first Sunday of the month. R40 for ages 4 to 12. A dissection needs at least 15 people, so phone 031 566 0400 first.
Off the map: 12 km to Umhlanga, about 11 minutes by road
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Lunch
Mozambik Umdloti
In White Sands Shopping Centre in the village. Its own branch page lists a kids area.
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Afternoon
Umdloti Beach
The main swimming beach is shark-netted, with lifeguards in peak season. Check the week’s water reading before you swim.
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Early dinner
Ocean Basket Sibaya
At Reefside, about 3 minutes up the M4, with its own kids menu. Its branch page lists 11:00 to 21:00 every day.
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On a Sunday
Golden Hours Family Market
A family market every Sunday from 10:00 to 15:00.
Off the map: Durban North, about 21 minutes by road
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