Mount Edgecombe

Mount Edgecombe is situated just 15 kilometres from Durban and provides golfers from all over the world an amazing challenge. It boasts excellent restaurants, golf training, tennis courts and conference centres; ideal for anyone looking for an outing.

The Mount Edgecombe Country Club features two championship golf courses; the Mount Edgecombe One, which was formerly known as the Hullets Country club, and the Mount Edgecombe Two, which has its own club house overlooking the Pani Dam. Both of these courses has magnificent views and were designed according to USGA standards.

Gateway Theatre of Shopping

Being one of Africa’s largest shopping malls, the Gateway Theatre of Shopping features a Ster Kinekor cinema, a rock climbing wall, an IMAX theatre and more than 30 restaurants. You will find more than 350 stores and top class entertainment for the whole family.

It’s located in the heart of Umhlanga and it is one of the favourite places to visit. The centre is open for business 7 days a week, with special trading hours on public holidays. They have state of the art security features in place and the centre is also patrolled 24 hours a day. It is also wheelchair friendly and they have an emergency response unit available to assist visitors in the event of a flat car battery or engine trouble. If shopping malls are not your cup of tea, however, the area’s good internet connectivity means that you can meet your needs via online shopping.

The ScienCentre

The ScienCentre is an exciting world of science that can be enjoyed by young and old alike. You will be able to experience the world of science in an exciting interactive way and there are many activities that you can enjoy. They have more than 150 technology booths to visit and some of the exciting activities that you can take part in include launching an air rocket, completing puzzles, exploring a gyroscope and speaking across the room with giant whisper dishes.

The ScienCentre was launched in 2001 and has undergone major improvements; it now enjoys immense success and it is also available as a venue for children’s parties and educational workshops.

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