Ohlanga River
The Ohlanga River is a river in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, which empties into the Indian Ocean just north of uMhlanga, north of Durban. The river has extensive reed beds in the estuary at its mouth, which is only 7 km southwest from the mouth of the uMdloti River.Photo: JMK, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Type: Stream
- Description: river in South Africa
- Also known as: “Mhlanga”, “Uhlanga River”, “Umhlanga”, and “Umhlanga River”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Hawaan Forest and Umhlanga Rocks Lighthouse.
Hawaan Forest
Evergreen forest
Photo: Michaelwild, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Hawaan Forest is situated in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is a large remnant of a climax dry coastal dune forest and the last of its kind.
Umhlanga Rocks Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Photo: Ossewa, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The uMhlanga Rocks Lighthouse was completed in 1954 and stands on the beach in uMhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal. It is unmanned and active. The round concrete tower is white below and red above.
Durban South Africa Temple
Church
Photo: Emma772135, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Durban South Africa Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Durban, South Africa. The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Umhlanga and EMdloti.
Umhlanga
Photo: Ricci Mariagrazia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Umhlanga, meaning "place of reeds", is a town of 24,000 people on the north coast of KwaZulu-Natal. Although it takes on the character of a Durban exurb, its significant growth due in part to its proximity to King Shaka International Airport and tourism potential has resulted in it becoming a new economic hub for Durban.
EMdloti
Village
Photo: Ossewa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
eMdloti, alternatively rendered Umdloti and also known as Umdloti Beach, is a small resort village situated along the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, South Africa. EMdloti is situated 4½ km northeast of Ohlanga River.
La Lucia
Suburb
La Lucia is a wealthy suburb located in uMhlanga in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa and is situated approximately 14 kilometres north of the Durban CBD. La Lucia is situated 6 km southwest of Ohlanga River.
Ohlanga River
- Categories: river and body of water
- Location: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Southern Africa, Africa
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Satellite Map
Discover Ohlanga River from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Afrikaans to Welsh—“Ohlanga River” goes by many names.
- Afrikaans: “Ohlangarivier”
- Bulgarian: “Охланга”
- Cebuano: “Ohlanga”
- Irish: “Abhainn Ohlanga”
- Norwegian Bokmål: “Ohlanga”
- Portuguese: “Rio Ohlanga”
- Welsh: “Afon Ohlanga”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Herrwood Park and Prestondale.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Beverly Hills and The Oyster Box.
KwaZulu-Natal: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Durban, Pietermaritzburg, ISimangaliso Wetland Park, and Ladysmith.
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