Empangeni Travel Guide
South Africa
Empangeni is a town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, with a population of 28,093. It is served by Empangeni Airport (EMG), making air travel the most direct option for visitors arriving in the area.
The nearby coastline includes Five Mile Beach, 22.9 kilometres from Empangeni. Its distance makes it a practical beach outing from town, with the warmer KwaZulu-Natal climate suited to coastal visits for much of the year.
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Pays in ZAR
Plug type Type C & Type D & Type M & Type N (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +27
Tipping: Tipping is customary in South Africa for good service. While not mandatory, it's a common practice to show appreciation.
Best time to visit Empangeni
Jan
30°14Feb
30°17Mar
29°13Apr
27°12May
26°6Jun
24°4Jul
23°5Aug
25°4Sep
26°10Oct
26°14Nov
28°10Dec
29°16Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Empangeni
Alkantstrand
19.9 km away
Kampstrand
20.7 km away
Soetwaterstrand
20.9 km away
Two Mile Beach
21.4 km away
Five Mile Beach
22.9 km away
Mbonambi Beach
32.6 km away
Things to do in Empangeni
Eagle Creek Spur
park
0.9 km
2.7 km
Truevine Community Church uMhlathuze
christian place of worship
2.4 km
Empangeni Methodist Church
christian place of worship
0.9 km
CFC Richards Bay
christian place of worship
1.2 km
Holy Cross Anglican Church
anglican or episcopal place of worship
1.3 km
Upperroom Tabernacle International Church
christian place of worship
1.2 km
St Charles Luwanga Catholic Church
roman catholic place of worship
3.6 km
Getting there
Empangeni Airport · 0 km
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