Umgababa is a rural community area with a large marketplace for tourists in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

The name is derived from an ancient Zulu Chief Luthuli who used to live in the valley.

[2]: 332 There once was a large titanium mine here but it closed due to serious sea pollution.

[3][2]: 332 In a few years it has grown from a rural area into a tourist site.

The area now hosts the biggest annual year-end event consisting of many popular South African musicians on New Year's Eve.