Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve

uMhlanga Lagoon is a 26 hectares (64 acres) nature reserve on the shore of the Indian Ocean at uMhlanga Rocks, South Africa.^[1] The reserve encloses the Ohlanga River's lagoon and mouth.^[2] The forest forms a natural extension of the less accessible Hawaan Forest, of which the greater part lies inland of the busy M4 road. The reserve trails start at a car park at the northern end of Lagoon Drive, uMhlanga.

uMhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve
Southern extension of the Ohlanga river lagoon
Coordinates	29°42′33″S 31°05′51″E
Area	26 hectares (64 acres)

The reserve has picnic sites, the remains of a prehistoric shell midden^[3] and walking trails,^[2] with a walkway and pedestrian bridge that span the lagoon.

At the mouth of the Ohlanga lagoon, there is a popular but unofficial nudist beach.^[4][5][6] Increased use of the area by non-nudist walkers and families resulted in complaints about nudism and antisocial behaviour.^[7] The area was at one time a ‘no-go’ area, due to a serious crime problem.^[7]

See also

See also: List of social nudity places in Africa