Mount Edgecombe Area

Mount Edgecombe at a glance

Mount Edgecombe at a glance
Mount Edgecombe is a small village which is slowly turning into a luxurious town, that focuses on a more upmarket community of residents. It has a number of popular resorts and golfing is a huge deciding factor for those who choose Mount Edgecombe as their place of residence. Its proximity to other more built-up areas and the King Shaka International Airport also make the town desirable. Although its considered an inland location its well situated so that the ocean is also not far from the epicentre of the town. Residents of Mount Edgecombe can enjoy the beach and the country simultaneously. This particular part of South Africa is famous for its natural, untouched beauty. However, as developments grow there is a little more than just the outdoors.     

A brief history of the area
This part of KwaZulu-Natal, like much of the province, developed because of industry. In this case, it was the sugar industry and as history reads the town grew exponentially around the year 1895 when a man by the name of Marshall Campbell obtained the Mount Edgecombe Sugar Cane Mill. The greater region also has great significance to the Indian community of KZN as many traveled to this region to work on the sugar cane fields as indentured labour. The location has changed drastically since this era and has expanded somewhat. 

"In Mount Edgecombe, indentured migrants occupied tent-like homes near the temple and workers were housed on the sugar mill. Some of the structures had existed for more than a hundred years before the newer structure near Campbell's Town and the surrounding areas came about". -https://www.sahistory.org.za/article/indian-community

Schools in the area
Even though Mount Edgecombe is a small town there are still a number of schools in the greater region including options for schooling in Umhlanga and La Lucia or Durban North. This is another reason why many are deciding to live in this regarded town. Some of these schools include: Siphosethu Primary School, Mount Edgecombe Private School, Little Treasures Preschool, Peekaboo, ML Sultan Blackburn Primary School, Little Leaders Pre School, Atholton Primary School, Hamptons Primary School, Just Juniors, Stern Grove Primary, Grandmore Primary School and La Lucia Primary School. 

Hospitals nearby
Mount Edgecombe is a small town hence hospital facilities are limited, however its extremely close to other more built up areas such as Ballito, Durban or Umhlanga. That said the hospitals that are located in Mount Edgecombe are said to be world-class. If you need medical attention in Mount Edgecombe visit Life Mount Edgecombe Hospital.

Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)
Many of the big developments are starting to take place on the North Coast of South Africa and this is why people are starting to move to this part of the world. Mount Edgecombe is a short distance to the King Shaka International Airport which is 16 to 20 km away and will take roughly 16 to 25 minutes traffic depending, making it a much shorter distance then Durban the largest city in KZN. If one wishes to travel to the central areas of Durban from Mount Edgecombe it is said to take just under 30 minutes and is around 20 to 30 km depending on which route is chosen.  

Malls/Shopping
The town has a limited amount of shopping areas, however, they are top quality. The three main shopping facilities in Mount Edgecombe include Flanders Boutique Mall, Cornubia Mall, and Mount Edgecombe Kwikspar and Tops. However, the area is well situated to many other towns nearby meaning there is a huge variety of shops, malls, and markets within close proximity.  

Restaurants
Mount Edgecombe has all the popular chain restaurants and takeaways everyone has come to expect that can be found all over South Africa. Alternatively one can also check out Al-Sameer's, Remos Fratelli, Asian Delicacy, Yvonne's House of Curries and Monica's Coffee Shop at the Mount Edgecombe Driving Range. 

Special Attractions

Mount Edgecombe is close to various other prominent towns around the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, therefore there is no shortage of great activities for the whole family within close proximity. Below are three highlights. The town is also close to some of the countries most significant cultural locations, another reason why many are choosing Mount Edgecombe as their place of residence. No matter what you're into this peaceful North Coast town has something for everyone, go out and explore.  

Inanda Heritage Route:
Visit the Inanda Heritage Route and follow the paths of some of the most influential figures in South Africa's political and historical landscape including Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi and John Dube. One of the destinations on this highly significant route includes Ohlange Institute for African boys which was in fact the place in which Nelson Mandela cast his vote in the first democratic election of South Africa. He was 72 at the time. For more information visit: http://country.southafrica.net/country/us/en/articles/entry/article-southafrica.net-the-inanda-heritage-route

Natal Sharks Board:
Located in nearby Umhlanga is a location that is dedicated to the oceans most feared, respected and important species of fish The Shark. Its an educational facility so some of the misinformation about this particular animal can be rectified. The Natal Sharks Board is also responsible for maintaining the shark nets around certain city beaches around KwaZulu-Natal ensuring that minimal shark and human deaths occur. However if one had to look at the facts shark attacks are still very uncommon despite humans natural terror towards this particular sea life. For more information visit KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board

Bounce Trampoline Park in Cornubia Centre: 
There are many Bounce Trampoline Parks all over the world and now there is one in Mount Edgecombe as well, situated in the Cornubia Centre. The location also boasts the largest trampoline in South Africa entitled The Supertramp and is considered a great place to host kids birthday parties and team building functions. In addition to their extensive range of trampolines, the park also has a slam dunk basketball inspired area and a rock climbing wall. 

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