Exterior of Spa Treatment Room

Nestled high on the Umngazi hillside the resort spa is tranquil and tastefully decorated, and guests are welcomed with a great Pondo smile. The spa offers three private and tranquil treatment rooms, each with an adjoining secluded spa bath and breathtaking panoramic views of the Indian Ocean where guests can enjoy a selection of four different types of spa bathing rituals while watching the whales and dolphins play in the surf.

Photographer credit: Rod McLoud

Pool Deck

Early evening view looking down over pool and bar deck

Traditional Dancing and Singing on Saturday Nights

The Staff love to entertain Guests with their traditional singing and dancing on a Saturday night

View from the Umngazi Spa

180 degree views of the Indian Ocean

Slip and Slide with the Umngazi Entertainment Team

A age old favourite with Umngazi children

Umngazana Mangrove Hike

Various scheduled hikes done by guides from the local community

Sugarloaf Hike

Spa Bath

Pure relaxation...

Photographer credit: Candi Crookes

Aerial pic of Umngazi

Tucked away on the Wild Coast, in the heart of Pondoland, and encompassed by a rocky coastline, indigenous forests, secluded coves and breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean, lies the award winning Umngazi River Bungalows & Spa - an award winning family resort & spa.

Sunset over Umngazi River

Perfect sundowner time and beautiful sunset cruises offered

Umngazi Spa Team

The spa is set high on the Umngazi hillside with breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean

Spa Reception and Outdoor Relaxtion Area

Being the gateway to the spa; this area is of vital importance and has been designed to create a very relaxed serene atmosphere.

Walks on the beach

Walking at Umngazi is one of our most popular activities

Small beach weddings at Umngazi - out of season

Umngazi can orchestrate the most beautiful, intimate beach weddings for 2 to 50 guests, out of holiday season.

Dune surfing

Our enthusiastic entertainment team has plenty of tricks up their sleeve to keep children stimulated. Look out for the daily activity boards located at reception, which keep guests updated on the day’s scheduled entertainment.

Mountain Biking on the Wild Coast

Umngazi hosts an annual cycle MTB race in June called the Pondo Pedal. The race caters for a variety of intermediate and advanced biking appetites, from nature lovers, to adventure seekers and racing snakes. The route takes cyclists along a diverse route that includes district roads, swamp trails and cattle paths, where teams are often cheered on by the local Umngazi community. .

The Fish Eagle Sunset Cruise

Join Kevin for a cruise down the Umngazi River for sundowners and Fish Eagle spotting.

Umngazi culinary team

Umngazi offers varied dining experiences and locations ranging from River Breakfasts to fine dining in teh Green Dorr Wine Cellar.

Riverside Gazebo

You may prefer an outdoor dining experience at the Riverside Gazebo. This exclusive facility is set on stilts submerged in the river and offers one of the more captivating views at Umngazi. Connected to the mainland by a wooden jetty (illuminated at night by lanterns), guests are treated to intimate privacy under a cozy thatched roof.

Aloe season

Walking to the river mouth (Emlonyeni) bungalows