With some great road trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to explore all that Umkomaas, 30 miles away, has to offer. Aliwal Shoal Beach ought to be at the top of your list here. Umkomaas Beach and Umkomaas Golf Club are also not to be missed. Don’t miss Pietermaritzburg either! Just 30 miles away, Golden Horse Casino, Pietermaritzburg City Hall and Comrades Marathon House are must-sees here.