The Umlalazi Nature Reserve is a coastal reserve situated 1 km (0.62 mi) from Mtunzini on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast.

Umlalazi was established as a protected area in 1948 and is 10.28 km2 (3.97 sq mi) in extent.

Home of the palm-nut vulture, which is one of the rarest birds of prey in South Africa.

Another walk leads through the dune forest where bushpig, bushbuck and red, grey and blue duiker may occasionally be seen.

The third trail leads through dune forest and mangrove swamp along the edge of the river.