UMHLALI

The farming village of Umhlali lies inland from Salt Rock and Sheffield Beach.

It was established by British and Scottish Byrne settlers in 1850 and was the site of a fort which led to it originally being called Fort William by the settlers.

Umhlali is the Zulu name for the Monkey Orange tree, which grew abundantly along the banks of the Umhlali river. It also means "the place of waiting" because settlers and locals would have to wait on the banks before crossing the river on a northward journey.

Umhlali has a quaint and unique Sugar Village theme and the buildings are designed and decorated in an 'old world' flavour. The shops are varied and visitors can enjoy fast food, homemade goodies and fresh farm produce. Spend a morning discovering the friendly, personal attention of the locals.

Witness first hand the crushing of sugar cane. You will even be able to sample freshly crushed, iced sugar juice. The museum will also house, amongst other historical memorabilia, an old locomotive, originally used for transporting cane to the mill.

To delight the children is Flag Animal Farm where you can spend the morning enjoying a real farmyard experience.

Latest Modifications: 29 July, 2001

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