Large areas of the municipality are located in the Valley of a Thousand Hills—where Table Mountain serves as a key landmark— offering strong ecotourism potential. The name Mkhambathini in isiZulu word eMkhambathini, meaning 'the place of acacia trees'.
Farming plays a key role in Mkhambathini's economy, with many residents engaged in agricultural activities. The region's fertile soil supports crop production, benefiting not only the local economy but also the broader agricultural sector of the province.
Its location offers good access to both Durban and Pietermaritzburg, and it borders Cato Ridge, which has potential as an industrial hub. The N3, recognized as a Provincial Corridor in the Spatial Growth and Development Strategy, runs east–west through the center of the municipal area.
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