Umtamvuna River Lodge

Umtamvuna River Lodge is a premier wedding and leisure destination situated at Rennies Beach in Port Edward, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Located at the base of a mountain within a nature reserve, the lodge rests along the banks of the Umtamvuna River, offering a tropical paradise setting with sub-tropical gardens and cascading waterfalls.

The property features luxury accommodation options including garden view rooms, premium river view rooms, a deluxe family suite, and a river view apartment. All units are air-conditioned and equipped with modern amenities including en-suite bathrooms, king-size beds (convertible to twins), flat-screen TVs with Openview channels, bar fridges, and tea/coffee facilities. Each room opens onto a private wooden deck overlooking the scenic surroundings.

The lodge specializes in beach weddings, offering a private river beach and tranquil garden setting with year-round warm climate. Facilities include a pool terrace and elevated cocktail bar overlooking the river, maintaining the venue's rustic ambiance. For entertainment, guests can enjoy amenities such as table tennis, foosball, and a pool table.

As South Africa's premier wakeboarding venue, the lodge hosts professional wakeboarders from both South Africa and Europe. Boarderpost Watersports, located on-site, provides various water activities including cable and boat wakeboarding, speed boat rides, tubing, water skiing, and stand-up paddle boarding. The facility also features one of the country's best skateboarding mini ramps.

Nearby attractions include Beaver Creek Coffee Farm, Mac Banana, Wild Coast Sun, Wild Waves Waterpark, Segway Tours, Oribi Gorge, Red Desert, and Clearwater Trails. The property is also home to Bubba, a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig that roams freely and interacts with guests, adding to the unique experience offered at Umtamvuna River Lodge.