Local Activities

On Site Activities

Off The Hook Pub & Grill

With the best views in town situated on the beach, this is truly a unique and wonderful dining experience. The restaurant has evening events lined up weekly with expertly prepared lunches and dinners.

Salteez Ocean Shop

Are you a passionate scuba diver looking for unique apparel that reflects your love of the ocean? Look no further than Salteez Ocean Shop.

Our shop is dedicated to providing ocean-inspired clothing to scuba divers. From t-shirts, hats, hoodies to flip flops and yoga leggings and other accessories, we have everything you need to take your passion for scuba diving to the next level.

But what sets us apart is our commitment to providing a unique shopping experience. We offer after-hours appointments for scuba divers, so you don’t have to rush your shopping experience after a dive.

Join our community of avid scuba divers and beat the ordinary. Shop at Salteez Ocean Shop for apparel that truly reflects your passion for the ocean.

Schedule your appointment today and dive into a world of ocean-inspired apparel

Tahiti Hair Salon

Venus is a darling person who everyone loves in town. If you would like a little pampering, Venus is on premises that offers hair, nails and a hearty conversation. Bookings essential.

Wow Flight School

Noel McDonogh operates a successful flight school near us and offers joyrides along the coastline from 30 minutes to over an hour. Amazing photo opportunities and a great view of our entire area.

Fishing Cruise

Set your alarm, its fishing o’clock! Get up real early for a sunrise launch followed with a choice of trawling for gamefish or having your go at landing a few prized bottom fish. Round off with a drink and braai.

East Coast Brewery

Brewing some of the best crafted beer in South Africa, East Coast Brewery opens its doors to the public on a friday afternoon with live music, pizza oven fired up, great ale and a festive classy vibe.

The Hope Shop

Its a unique and tranquil shop that offers unique clothing and many other curious items of interest from handmade tie dyed items, crystals, incense, pottery to African masks and drums.

Blue Ocean Restaurant

Blue Ocean Dive Resort, known for their well organised scuba diving outfit have a well kitted restaurant and bar area that serve a pizza and numerous delicious snacks and meals with sports channels for sport fans.

Scuba Diving Aliwal Shoal

The Aliwal Shoal reef is famous for its shark diving experiences. Come along and get qualified at Aliwal Shoal Adventures located on our premises. Discover what amazing secrets lie beneath the waves!

Free-Diving Aliwal Shoal

Learn to hold your breathe, for longer and go deeper with professional training. An ideal adventure activity while staying at Umkomaas Lodge.

Winter Sardine Run

Each year we have our annual winter sardine run in Umkomaas, which starts as far down as East London and ends just north of Durban. Millions upon millions of sardines swim the coastline which finding a place to spawn.

Whale Watching

Whales always arrive in early winter to give birth to their babies and spend time feeding throughout winter into autumn. This gives us the wonderful opportunity to watch whales from the shore and by boat.

Tiger Shark Diving

Join a team of the best and experience a diving expedition for one of the elusive resident tiger sharks that frequent our ocean and reefs. They are usually more active in Summer but sightings occur throughout the year.

Mountain Biking

There are many cane farms where trails have been created for mountain biking in our region. Come on down to Umkomaas lodge and set yourself up for some epic rides on the south coast.

The Coffee lounge

The Coffee Lounge is located inside the Umkomaas Golf Club, Enjoy a delicious Breakfast or lunch with a sea view.

Table of Contents

On Site Activities

Off The Hook Pub & Grill

Salteez Ocean Shop

Tahiti Hair Salon