The Hawaan Forest

5 Iqbal Kathrada - 2 years ago

Lovely short walk (about 2km) through the forest and over wooden bridges to get to the surf. Resident fish eagle, cormorants, grey heron and weavers were spotted. Also several red duiker seen along the trail. Ideal for a trail run.

5 Dintle Monaheng - 2 years ago

The trails are beautiful and calming, the trees and views are also amazing.. We were lucky to even spot a few baby kudus as well as colourful birds. There is security for safety around the forest and sanitizer and mask as well as temperature check at the entrance.

5 zahir haniff - 3 years ago

In the bustling centre of Umhlanga, it is a welcomed tranquil nature outlet. Surrounded with beautiful trees, stunning birdlife and picturesque beaches, the forest hike is more needed than one would expect and worth the experience. Trails lead to the beach and lagoon and rumour has it, an unofficial nude beach as well so that route is not for a family walk. Perfect place and environment to let go and breathe. Highly recommended.

5 Nigel Boreham - a year ago

Great for a long shady walk and if you are lucky you'll see duiker and if you are quiet they may come very close to you.

5 Gus Silber - 2 years ago

A meander through the Hawaan Forest is one of the joys of a visit to Umhlanga, the bustling resort capital of Durban's North Coast. The forest begins at the edge of the Breakers Hotel, and leads to the beach and the lagoon. The verdant bush is alive with greenery, and wildlife sightings including small buck, vervet monkeys, and fish eagles. It's safest to wander through the forest in a group, and there are guided walking tours twice a day.

5 Nicky Hardwick - 2 years ago

Lovely walk ending at the beach. Reserve very well looked at. Great for a bit of fresh air and some light exercise.

5 Malcolm Gallagher - 9 months ago

Beautiful walk if you take the time to observe nature. We had coffee at the Forest Cafe. The ideal pitstop with wonderful friendly baristas in a well treed location. Just perfect. Close to the beach which we couldn't go to because of restrictions due to water condition. Nevertheless, a wonderful experience.