The Umhlanga Lighthouse is the red-and-white-banded landmark at the edge of the main beach in Umhlanga, and the most photographed structure on the South African north coast. Built in 1954, it is fully automated and not open to visitors, but the dunes around it and the long promenade walk past it make it a permanent fixture of any Umhlanga visit.
Time a stop for sunset. The lighthouse stands at the centre of the popular beach walk between Lighthouse Beach and Bronze Beach, with several restaurants for a drink after.