Ohlanga River
| Ohlanga River uMhlanga (in Zulu), Umhlanga, Mhlanga | |
|---|---|
| Etymology | Named after the Zulu word for "reed" |
| Location | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | Indian Ocean |
• location | North of uMhlanga Rocks |
• coordinates | 29°42′9″S 31°6′0″E / 29.70250°S 31.10000°E |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Length | 28 km (17 mi) |
The Ohlanga River is a river in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, which empties into the Indian Ocean just north of uMhlanga, north of Durban. The river has extensive reed beds in the estuary at its mouth, which is only 7 km southwest from the mouth of the uMdloti River. Presently, this river is part of the Mvoti to Umzimkulu Water Management Area.