Dolphin Coast, KwaZulu Natal

Ballito

Where to Stay: Accommodation in Ballito

In the heart of the Dolphin Coast, Ballito lies nestled between the fields of KwaZulu Natals famous Green Gold and is flanked to the east by golden beaches and the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. The waters off ... Ballito information

Blythedale Beach

Where to Stay: Accommodation in Blythedale Beach

Just north of Tinley Manor, some 72 kilometres outside of Durban, Blythedale Beach is one of those unspoilt havens of white sand and beautiful, warm sea that resides amongst the subtropical vegetation so prominent in ... Blythedale Beach information

Darnall

Where to Stay: Accommodation in Dolphin Coast

Just inland from Zinkwazi beach, between the seaside village of Blythedale Beach and the Tugela River mouth, lies Darnall - a small sugarcane village close to Nkwazi. Darnall has largely managed to stay ... Darnall information

La Mercy

Where to Stay: Accommodation in La Mercy

La Mercy, a secluded little village on the southern edge of the Dolphin Coast, is set just south of Ballito and roughly 25 kilometres north of Durban. It is a coastal conservancy that, together with Umdloti, is also one of the ... La Mercy information

Princes Grant

Where to Stay: Accommodation in Princes Grant

Prince’s Grant lies on the scenic Dolphin coast about 75 kilometres north of Durban close to Blythedale Beach. Before the arrival of the much touted Prince’s Grant golf estate, the little enclave of Prince’s Grant ... Princes Grant information

Salt Rock

Where to Stay: Accommodation in Salt Rock

The delightful little village of Salt Rock is tucked away on the KwaZulu Natal northern coast just 30 minutes’ drive from Durban and offers a timeless family holiday atmosphere, wonderful beaches and large tidal pools. ... Salt Rock information

Shakas Rock

Where to Stay: Accommodation in Shakas Rock

Named after a rocky outcrop of the north coast believed to have been used by Shaka, the great Zulu chief, as a lookout, Shaka’s or Chaka’s Rock - depending to whom you are speaking - is today a small residential village ... Shakas Rock information

Sheffield Beach

Where to Stay: Accommodation in Sheffield Beach

Just north of Salt Rock and virtually ten minutes from Ballito, is the beautiful beach of Sheffield with its sheltered coves and wonderful rock pools that invite little people to spend hours collecting shells and ... Sheffield Beach information

Stanger

Where to Stay: Accommodation in Stanger

KwaDukuza-Stanger lies inland from Blythedale in the midst of sugarcane fields, its streets lined with Jacarandas, home to King Shaka’s memorial monument and part, not only of the Zulu Heritage Route, but the proposed ... Stanger information

Tinley Manor

Where to Stay: Dolphin Coast Accommodation

Just 15 minutes’ drive north of Ballito, via Salt Rock, Sheffield Beach and Umhlali, lies the hamlet of Tinley Manor, reputed to have some of the most magnificent sea views and glorious beaches, and regarded as the ... Tinley Manor information

Tongaat

Where to Stay: Dolphin Coast Accommodation

Mention the name ‘Tongaat’ and the next word on the average South African’s lips is ‘sugar’ and indeed, Tongaat is a sugar-producing town with a quintessentially English colonial flavour that lies on the banks of the ... Tongaat information

Tugela

Where to Stay: Accommodation in Tugela

The Tugela is KwaZulu-Natal's largest river. Its source is in the Drakensberg Mountains, whereafter it travels some 500 kilometres, via the 947 metre plunge of the Tugela Falls, through the Natal Midlands and on, until it .. Tugela information

Umhlali

Where to Stay: Accommodation in Umhlali

The quaint little sugar farming village of Umhlali is found on the banks of the river of the same name, where in times gone by settlers and locals would sit a while before venturing across - hence it’s name which means ... Umhlali information

Umvoti River Mouth

Where to Stay: Dolphin Coast Accommodation

Drive up the north coast from Durban to Blythdale Beach, park at the ski-boat launch and you can stroll from there, a little further south to find the Umvoti River Mouth. It is a protected estuary about which people ... Umvoti River Mouth information

Westbrook Beach

Where to Stay: Dolphin Coast Accommodation

Pretty Westbrook Beach, lying between La Mercy and Ballito on the north coast roughly a half hour's drive from Umhlanga, is a pretty beachside resort with a wonderful swimming beach and sands that stretch for miles ... Westbrook Beach information

Zimbali

Where to Stay: Accommodation in Zimbali

Just 20 minutes’ drive from Durban and 65 kilometres from the airport, Zimbali is 925 acres of tropical coastal estate that manages to combine a residential and resort estate - the Zimbali Coastal Forest Estate and the ... Zimbali information

Zinkwazi

Where to Stay: Accommodation in Zinkwazi

Zinkwazi, which takes its name from the Zulu word for white-headed fish eagle, is a small village with an unexploited 7 kilometre lagoon that lies amongst lush sub-tropical vegetation that is typical of the north coast ... Zinkwazi information

Ballito Lifestyle Centre

Ballito Lifestyle Centre, with its innovative layout and design, opened up a whole new retail experience to residents and visitors when it opened its doors in September 2003. We are proud to boast major retailers amongst our tenant mix including an award winning Superstar, Woolworths, Truworths ... more information

Dolphin Coast Beaches

Dolphin Coast offers visitors a combination of modern facilities at it's sun drenched seaside resorts in a lush, subtropical environment. The Dolphin Coast shoreline is an exciting blend of golden beaches and rock pools for safe bathing, surfing and scuba diving, rock and skiboat fishing, or just relaxing on the ... more information

Harold Johnson Nature Reserve

The Harold Johnson Nature Reserve is situated north of Ballito on the banks of the Tugela River and north of Zinkwazi. Fort Pearson and the Ultimatum Tree, both of which are national monuments, lie within the reserve. The Fort was built in 1878 on a bluff overlooking the Pont-crossing on the Tugela River. Both of ... more information

Umhlali Golf Course

Neighbouring on Ballito Bay, only 15 minutes North of Umhlanga Rocks, Umhlali, just 20 minutes drive north of Durban is a scenic undulating course in a tropical garden setting. Although not a very long course, the holes at Umhlali Golf Course are cleverly designed and varied, providing a fair golfing test ... more information

Zimbali Golf Course

Zimbali is well known for its stunning 18-hole golf course. It offers a challenging round of golf of world-class standards and stunning views. The Zimbali Golf Coastal Resort Course varies. Starting off with a coastal links feel, the course takes a dramatic turn through rough rolling wetlands and ends up in the Zimbali ... more information

Natal Sharks Board

The Sharks Board gives the opportunity to watch a spectacular 30 minute audio-visual presentation which captures the drama of the ocean as they carry out their daily servicing of shark nets, or watch a shark dissection. You can also visit the display hall and view a variety of lifelike replicas of sharks, fish and rays. more information

Take the kids to Flag Farm Animal Farm

Where: Ballito / Salt Rock
How much (per person): On Request

Take the Kids to Flag Farm Animal Farm where they can enjoy learning how to milk a cow and feed or cuddle other tame farm animals. All activ ... more information

Microlight flights in Ballito

Where: Ballito
How much (per person): R201 to R500

Give a present with a difference or treat yourself to a micro light flip along the Dolphin Coast. The Ballito Microlight School operates 7 d ... more information