Attractions IN/AROUND Thompson Bay
Beaches
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 ...
Lakes / Dams / Beaches / Landmarks
La Mercy Lagoon
For a getaway that is all about long, languorous days spent in still waters and balmy sunshine, the La Mercy Lagoon is just about perfect. It's close to the Umdloti Beach Coastal Conservancy on the KwaZulu-Natal shores, and is picturesque. While it is ...
Golf Courses
Umhlali Country Club
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 ...
... and a little further afield
Golf Courses
Darnall Golf Course
KwaZulu-Natal is famous for its verdant greenery, particularly inland from the extensive coastline. It is a balmy, humid destination that invites visitors from all over the world to be a part of its natural beauty and to explore the many cities and towns ...
Nature Reserves
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 ...
Lakes / Dams
Hazelmere Dam
Hazelmere Dam may have been constructed for practical purposes, but it has since become a favoured retreat for holidaymakers and those needing to break away from the hustle and bustle of city living. It is situated on the Mdloti River in the South ...
Airports / Landmarks
King Shaka International Airport
King Shaka International Airport is modern and well-equipped, boasting world-class facilities and amenities to cater to South African and foreign travellers alike. Having replaced the Durban International Airport, it is around three times larger with an ...
Golf Courses
Maidstone Golf Club
This private parklands course is both beautiful and convenient, being situated only 40 minutes' drive from Durban, the main urban epicentre of KwaZulu-Natal, and very close to Ballito. Maidstone offers a fabulous combination of old-school sportsmanship ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Nature Reserves
Mount Moreland Conservancy
Part of the focus of the Mount Moreland Conservancy is to preserve and improve the condition of the Mdloti River and the state of its surrounding wetlands. This will also aid in providing an optimal habitat for the local wildlife and bird variety. In ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Lakes / Dams
Nonoti Estuary
The Nonoti Estuary is on the KZN North Coast close to Stanger. It lies on the seaward side of the N2 where the Nonoti River meets the sea, almost halfway between the inland towns of KwaDukuza and Mandini. On its northern bank lives the ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
North Coast Birding Route
The North Coast Birding Route is a sub-section of the Southern KwaZulu-Natal Birding Route, which boasts not only all three of the country's crane species (blue, grey crowned, and wattled) but also includes the rare blue ...
Golf Courses
Princes Grant Golf Club
With panoramic views of the Indian Ocean, this development has been designed to capture the gracious colonial life-style of early Natal. Set out on a magnificent tract of indigenous Natal coastal bush 75km north of Durban, Princes Grant Golf Course ...
Miscellaneous / Natural Wonders
Sardine Run
The Sardine Run is an annual migration of sardines along South Africa's east coast, between May and July. These tiny fish migrate from the cold waters of the Cape to seek the warmer, sub-tropical waters of KwaZulu-Natal. Sardines are cold-water fish ...
Thompson Bay as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Ballito, Blythedale Beach, Darnall, Kearsney, La Mercy, Princes Grant, Salt Rock, Shakas Rock, Sheffield Beach, Stanger, Tinley Manor, Tongaat, Tugela, Umdloti, Umhlali, Westbrook, Zimbali, Zinkwazi
Staying Overnight
603 Villa Royale
Awaken to panoramic views of the Indian Ocean, stretching endlessly both to the north and south. This coastal vista becomes an integral part of y...
Umdloti Resort 515
Umdloti Resort 515 is situated in the seaside holiday village of Umdloti. The studio apartment is situated in a secure block, has lovely sea view...
Umdloti Cabanas 23
Umdloti Cabanas 23 is a self catering triplex apartment offering accommodation in Umdloti in a complex directly opposite the beach. Being in this...
Marichel 4
Marichel 4 is one of the most sort after apartments overlooking Thompson's Bay in Ballito. Accommodating eight guests, the apartment contains fou...
Two Waves Duplex
Mallorca 13 is a self catering duplex apartment in the Mallorca complex across the road from the beach. The comfortable apartment sleeps four gue...
Forestwood 43
Forestwood 43 is a spectacular self catering house situated in the popular Zimbali Resort. Guests have access to the resort's facilities such as ...
Ballito Hills Palm Tree
Ballito Hills Palm Tree is a chic holiday apartment offering accommodation in Ballito with a modern aesthetic and beautiful ocean views in the di...
CocoMo Boutique Coastal Garden Studio
Tucked away within a beautifully landscaped tropical garden in the charming coastal village of Salt Rock, CocoMo offers an elegant self-catering ...
14 Sawubona Zimbali
14 Sawubona is a self-catering holiday home situated within the prestigious Zimbali Estate in Ballito, sleeping 6 guests. Encircled by the serene...
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