Are you visiting Umngazi Hotel and Spa for the first time? Our first-time guests have a lot of questions regarding our dining options, so we have decided to put a list together of everything you need to know to make sure you are ready for your stay with us! 1) Is the water safe to…
Barely days after the conclusion of the COP26 summit in Glasgow, we are faced with an unprecedented ecological catastrophe, the like of which our local coastline has never seen. This potentially devastating survey, by means of seismic blasting, right at the heart of migratory whale routes, not to mention “the greatest shoal on earth –…
Umngazi Hotel & Spa offers scenic beauty and breathtaking views throughout the year, summer being our most popular and busy season, however winter, autumn and spring offer just as many beautiful reasons to visit the resort. Take a look at our top 5 reasons to visit Umngazi Hotel & Spa during the out-of-season periods Out…
Summer and Easter came and went far too quickly and we are now coming to the end of Winter – well, an Umngazi Winter. I am not sure if it is just life at Umngazi that seems to fly by but some days just seem to hurtle by. Our wonderful guests arrive and there is…
Ingredients: 1 kg carrots (peeled and diced) 2 lt chicken stock (use vegetable stock as an alternative) 4 garlic cloves (minced) 1 onion (diced) 2 sticks celery (diced) 400ml coconut milk 2 tbsp cumin seeds 1 tbsp coriander seeds 1 tbsp turmeric powder ½ tbsp nutmeg 1 bunch coriander 1 bunch parsley 1 chilli (optional)…
Despite not being able to host the Pondo Pedal (an annual event where we get to raise money to support the schools in the Umngazi Valley) for the past two years, together with our guests we have still managed to raise a considerable amount for the MAKE THEM FEEL PROUD CAMPAIGN: A Great Place to…
Ingredients 300g watermelon required (200g of the watermelon to be juiced – 100g of the watermelon cut up in blocks for cocktail garnish) 25ml vodka 25ml cup triple sec 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice Method Add the watermelon juice, vodka, triple sec and lemon juice into shaker with ice and shake well Take whiskey glass…
A wondeful article in the recent Condé Nast Traveler magazine, showcasing the wonders and adventures of a road trip along the Wild Coast in the Eastern Cape. https://www.cntraveler.com/story/exploring-south-africas-eastern-cape-on-a-road-trip-along-the-wild-coast
INGREDIENTS 250g butter, softened 2/3 cup icing sugar, sifted 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 cups plain flour 1/3 cup custard powder LEMON FILLING 60g butter, softened 1 cup icing sugar, sifted 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind METHOD Step 1 Preheat oven to 160°C/140°C fan-forced. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Using an electric…
The recent liquor ban has encouraged us to explore our creativity and flair with our cocktail offerings The bar staff are having so much fun creating our virgin cocktails for all to enjoy. The Oriental Spritzer is a favourite… Ingredients: 1 Tot grenadine 1 Tot Elder Flower 100ml Tonic water 100m Soda water A sprinkle…
Ingredients For dough: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 ⁄2 teaspoons salt ¾ cup vegetable oil ½ cup cold water For the filling: 4 large deboned skinless chicken breasts chopped 1 brown onion chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped 125gr white button mushrooms, sliced 125gr portabellini mushrooms, sliced 60gr butter 50gr plain flour 150ml dry white wine…
Let us hope that this year is going to be calmer and kinder to us all and that after the craziness of last year we have all emerged stronger, more resourceful, more appreciative of the simpler and smaller things that life has to offer us. Umngazi has had a wonderful festive season and despite the…
It has been a month of excitement, elation, eagerness and emotional reunions. Our wonderful staff arrived two weeks before for training and to help us get Umngazi looking fabulous and fresh again for our first arrivals on the 1 Sept 2020. The day arrived with so much anticipation and excitement from us all and as…
The last few months at Umngazi have been quiet ones, in every sense. It has given us much time to pause and consider the impact we have on our natural surrounds. The peacefulness in the valley and the total lack of boating (probably for the first time in decades) has had a profoundly positive effect…
Love & Appreciation are always felt in the small things…here are some tips to spoil mom on mother’s day! Afternoon treat with a cup of tea Chocolate Hedgehog recipe: Ingredients Base 350g butter 350gr castor sugar 8 tablespoons cocoa powder 4 tablespoons desiccated coconut 2 egg, lightly beaten 1 cup broken walnuts 500g packet shredded…
We are overwhelmed and humbled to write to you all about this exciting news. On 31 March 2020 we launched our second, Make Them Feel Proud – A great place to learn Campaign and have been astounded by the unbelievable response that we have had from our guests. We appreciate that the future is unknown,…
Pepperdew and Brie Stuffed Chicken Breast with Spicy Pawpaw Coulis Serves: 4 Ingredients: 4 Large Chicken Breasts (trimmed) 1 cup Pepperdews (chopped) 125g Brie (sliced) 1tbsp Olive Oil Salt & Pepper (to taste) 1 large pawpaw (chopped) 2tbsp lemon juice 2tbsp sugar 1 cup water 1 chili Method: Preheat oven to 200C/fan 180C. With a…
As we write this letter to you all Umngazi is in lockdown in support of the national lock down requested by our President. We are fully supportive of it and have encouraged our staff to support and adhere to what has been requested by us all to #flattenthecurve. Umngazi has not been spared by this…
Book a Lift & Glow Treatment at Umngazi Spa for R250 (20 Min) with R25 automatically going towards the Pinky Promise Movement. Pinky Promise is a non-profit organisation focussed on raising awareness and funds to fight against Gender Based Violence. The movement aims to help empower, educate and upskill women to become financially independent to…
Umngazi is running an in-house promotion during the month of February 2020 for their guests. Book now to celebrate the month of love and experience a traditional and seductive bathing ritual in a beautifully romantic setting at Umngazi Hotel & Spa. Promotion includes: 1/2 hour spa bath, including a bottle of bubbly R300 per couple…
Ingredients: 1 cauliflower, head and stalk 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Pinch of cayenne pepper Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 400g (2 cups) cooked lentils 12 soft or dried dates, pitted 75g (1/2 cup) almonds, toasted 1 small red…
Umngazi has had a wonderfully busy and exciting Christmas season and we have so enjoyed being so warmly welcomed by our regular guests and getting to know and welcome our new guests. Our first year has just flown by and we are loving being part of all the Umngazi families.Our 2019 December Holiday program was…
What do you love most about Umngazi? What I love the most about Umngazi is where it is located. The contrasts in the landscape, fauna and flora are quite dramatic, from the green rolling hills and valleys where one can see villages far off on the horizon, to the lush coastal forests and of course…
The 9th Grindrod Umngazi Pondo Pedal was another successful event and we can’t thank the competitors enough for supporting this event. Congratulations to Pierre Loubser for winning the event overall. Team winners were: Jonathan & Ian – Mens Team Nicky & Sally – Ladies Team Michelle & Steve – Mixed Team Not only is it…
Who inspires you the most? My mother is the person who inspires me the most. What do you consider your greatest achievement to be? My greatest achievement is uplifting and providing for my family and bringing joy to their lives. What do you love most about Umngazi? The think I love most about Umngazi is…
Ingredients: 2kg Fresh Fish Cubes about 2cm squared 2 cups White Bread Flour 2 Onions finely chopped 5cm Fresh Ginger finely chopped 1 House Garlic finely chopped 2 fresh Green Chilies finely chopped 2 tins 400gr Tomato & Onion Mix 1 tablespoon roasted Coriander Seeds crushed 2 tablespoon Cumin Powder 2 tablespoon Turmeric Powder 2…
olive oil 1 red onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 carrots, peeled, finely chopped 1 potato, peeled, finely chopped 300g celery, peeled, finely chopped 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 1/4 cups red lentils, rinsed, drained 4 cups vegetable liquid stock 1 cup water 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped METHOD Step 1…
Wow. The one word that perfectly sums up our stay at Umngazi River Bungalows. We visited Umngazi 5 years ago, when I was pregnant with Hannah, as a stop on our babymoon and we were blown away by everything they have to offer, especially the many facilities & activities for families. Since then we’ve been dreaming…
A big thank-you to Nico and his culinary team for sharing this delicious salad – a great accompaniment for any lazy Autumn lunch. INGREDIENTS • 2 peaches, stoned, cut into wedges (you can substitute other stone fruits) • 1 bunch small beetroot, trimmed and lightly cooked • 1 pkt Baby Spinach • 1 bunch radishes,…
Looking for a unique mid-year MTB break? Then look no further than our 2019 Grindrod Bank Umngazi Pondo Pedal which takes place from the 12-16 June 2019 and has been described by two cycling experts (Tim Whitfield and David Moseley) as the best race in the country. The Pondo Pedal, in its 8th year, is…
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