Celebrate the art of fine living on the scenic KwaDukuza Coast. Love life, have lots of fun and enjoy the beauty that surrounds you this November in Ballito. Umdwebo is a Zulu word meaning 'to create art’ or to ‘underline something beautiful’.

Join the frolicking fun up the North Coast - besides checking out pods and pods of frolicking dolphins, you can gather some adventurous culinary tips at the ‘East meets West meets South’ Cook Off with an Indian, a Zulu and Western chef at Gateway Theatre of Shopping. Or you could fire up the Chevy and head to the open-air drive inn show at Ballito Lifestyle Centre. Connoisseurs can satiate their cravings at the Tequila, Chocolate and Cigar evening hosted at Passionada Restaurant. Simbithi Eco-Estate will be hosting Christopher Duigen, who is widely regarded as one of South Africa's foremost concert pianists. Glitz and culture will shimmer up the sand on the Dolphin Coast with opera, art exhibitions, a Poetry, Port & Pudding reading & book signing and a Whiskey & Blackjack evening and Sibayo Casino & Entertainment Kingdom's Ibizo Room.

Bring a blanket and chill out on the Salt Rock main beach to enjoy some of KZN’s premier Jazz artists. You will be treated to three sets of an hour each, with the setting sun and the sound of the waves as a backdrop. Bring friends and family and come and enjoy this delightful, relaxed evening of music of the soul. And whatever you do, don't miss the ultimate Black Tie & Ballroom Gown Gala Beach Dinner – ‘A Glamorous Affair.’ No shoes allowed!

Where can I stay? Slip between crisp sheets in Ballito.
Need to know? Get with the programme at umdwebo.com