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Ballito Overview
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Nearby
Simbithi Eco … (2.4km)
Zimbali (2.8km)
Umhlali Beach (4.1km)
Tongaat Beach (5.0km)
Shakas Rock (5.2km)
Westbrook Beach (6.3km)
Umhlali (6.8km)
Salt Rock (7.6km)
Sheffield Beach (9.7km)
Tinley Manor (11.5km)
Desainager (12.4km)
Shakaskraal (14.8km)
La Mercy (15.8km)
Umdloti Beach (17.9km)
 
Ballito Overview
On KZN’s North Coast, Ballito is a mega-tourist-friendly seaside resort with wonderful, safe, shark… Read More
Shakers Cocktail Bar

Shakers Cocktail Bar

Bars in Ballito
Shakers cocktail bar is based in the Ballito village (North Coast - KZN), and is one of Ballito's premier nightlife venues. Shakers was founded in 2007 as a people-friendly venue, with a focus on service, entertainment, class, and safety.
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The Quarter Boutique Shopping Centre

The Quarter Boutique Shopping Centre

Shopping Malls in Ballito
The Quarter Boutique Shopping Centre is a multilevel shopping complex neighbouring the first dedicated conference centre in Ballito. A piazza-style food quarter on the upper level offers fine dining, and both indoor and al fresco style dining. Other retail and services include beauty therapy, a professional hair salon, a barber, a photographic studio, a dance studio and fashion boutiques.
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ZenJu Day Spa Ballito

ZenJu Day Spa Ballito

Popular Attractions in Ballito
ZenJu Day Spa is a small exclusive day spa situated in tranquil settings within the heart of Ballito/North Coast Natal. ZenJu offers a number of holistic treatments including massages, facials, nails, manicures, pedicures, waxing/tinting, body scrubs/wraps, and spa packages. ZenJu is situated in the Coco De Mer Boutique Hotel, as well as having a smaller branch in The Vineyard Guest House.
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Dirty Harry Fishing Tours

Dirty Harry Fishing Tours

Popular Attractions in Ballito
Deep-sea fishermen can be assured that their excursion with Dirty Harry Charters will be a memorable and exciting one. With knowledgeable and experienced skippers, you will be well looked after. Boats and equipment are top class and maintained regularly. Contact Dirty Harry to arrange your trip.
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Clarke Bay

Clarke Bay

Beaches in Ballito
Walk 15 minutes south of Willards Beach and you will reach the beach and rock pools of Clarke Bay. The beach is protected by shark nets and there are lifeguards on duty. Further south at Ballito Point is a tidal pool, great for swimming but caution is advised if there is big surf. Ballito Point offers an excellent left break for surfers. Photo source: en.wikipedia.org
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Salmon Bay

Salmon Bay

Beaches in Ballito
South of Ballito you'll find Salmon Bay; a popular beach among the surfer crowd and the designated launch site for Ballito's Inflatable Boat Clubhouse. Easy to find as it's at the south end of Compensation Beach Road, you'll find two parking lots and a nice area of golden sand to soak up the sun and relax.
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Shaka's Rock

Shaka's Rock

Beaches in Shakas Rock
A popular beach for ski-boat launches, Shaka's Rock also has a reputation as great swimming and surfing beach.
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Willard Beach

Willard Beach

Beaches in Ballito
Willard Beach is the main attraction for visitors to Ballito. Part of the Dolphin Coast's magnificent stretch of golden beaches and sheltered coves, Willard Beach is perfect for a day of fun in the sun. From swimming beaches that are protected by shark nets and attended daily by professional life savers, to popular surfing spots and tidal pools, the Dolphin Coast has it all. One of the top KwaZulu-Natal beaches, Willard Beach is set against a backdrop of holiday accommodation and tourist facilities. The long sandy beach is great for leisurely strolls and family beach fun. The sea is warm and the surf is good. Plenty of entertainment options include scuba diving, microlite flips and a selection of great seafood restaurants.
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Thompson Bay Beach

Thompson Bay Beach

Beaches in Ballito
Located between Ballito and Chakas Rock along Ocean Drive, Thompson Bay Beach is a sheltered cove providing a great place for swimming and angling. Shark nets and life guards on site will ensure you can bathe in safety.
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Umhlali Country Club

Umhlali Country Club

Golf Courses in Ballito
In 1961 Umhlali Country Club was established as a 9 hole golf course, some years later and under the skilful hand of Peter Matkovich, the course was redesigned and a 2nd nine holes were added. Both the course and the club underwent a total transformation in 2006, still under Peters’ watchful eye, and the results speak for themselves. Today this world class 18 hole golf course has a halfway house, pro shop, golf cart hire, bowling greens, five tennis courts (of which two are floodlit), secluded swimming pool and two glass-backed squash courts.
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Things to do near Ballito

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Shaka's Rock

Shaka's Rock

Beaches in Shakas Rock (2 km from Ballito)
A popular beach for ski-boat launches, Shaka's Rock also has a reputation as great swimming and surfing beach.
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Zimbali Country Club

Zimbali Country Club

Golf Courses in Zimbali (2.1 km from Ballito)
Irresistible ocean and forest views, exceptional water and wetland features and an inspiring natural setting where conservation takes precedence as well as a memorable course with charisma and challenge - could anyone ask for more? The exclusive Zimbali Country Club is situated along the coastal area of KwaZulu-Natal, an area featuring some of the best golf courses in South Africa. Having been described as 'an enthralling journey through 18 holes', the changing terrain stretches the skill yet captivates its participating golfers. Designed by Tom Weiskopf, his philosophy of "presenting a fair challenge to any level of play" the essence of this course is that it will reward the good shot and punish the bad. Zimbali Golf Course is just 50 km from the top golf course in South Africa, the Durban Country Club. Other world class golfing venues situated on this coastline are Prince's Grant, Umhlali Country Club, Royal Durban Golf Club, and Mount Edgecombe. The Country Club provides full amenities for golf, including compulsory golf carts, a halfway house, putting greens, a driving range, tennis courts and a bar and lounge facility. Zimbali truly is the ideal venue for the discerning golfer who would like to not only test his/her abilities on some of the finest golf courses in Africa, but who would also like to do so in style. In terms of the ultimate golfing experience, Zimbali is amongst the top 10 courses in South Africa to receive the Complete Golfer's Five-star Golf Experience Award; based on service excellence, top-class clubhouse facilities, golf course conditioning and last but not least the overall lingering experience. Zimbali Country Club and Golf Course is rated independently by Golf Digest magazine as a top 250 South African golf course, as well as a top five finest golfing experiences in South Africa.
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Zimbali Beach

Zimbali Beach

Beaches in Zimbali (2.1 km from Ballito)
Considered part of the Zimbali Coastal Estate, Zimbali Beach is a 3 km stretch of beautiful sand. The deep blue water of the Indian Ocean provides a warm swim for beach visitors and a scenic spot to just take in some sun and relax.
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Salt Rock Beach

Salt Rock Beach

Beaches in Salt Rock (4.8 km from Ballito)
The palm-fringed Salt Rock Beach has great surf, beautiful off-shore reefs for diving and some good fishing spots. It's a popular family beach with picnic areas, showers and a massive tidal pool. Salt Rock Beach is protected by shark nets and fully trained lifeguards are on duty seven days a week from 6am until 5:30pm.
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Tiffany Shopping Centre

Tiffany Shopping Centre

Shopping Malls in Salt Rock (6.1 km from Ballito)
Tiffany Shopping Centre has a large Spar and numerous smaller shops including clothing boutiques, real estate offices and restaurants. It's a convenient one-stop for shoppers in the Sheffield, Salt Rock and Shaka's Rock areas.
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Sheffield Beach

Sheffield Beach

Beaches in Sheffield Beach (7.2 km from Ballito)
Sheffield Beach is a rather small beach if you were to compare it to others in the area. It is well known as a good spot for scuba diving and spear fishing.
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The Litchi Orchard

The Litchi Orchard

Popular Attractions in Salt Rock (7.6 km from Ballito)
The Litchie Orchard adheres to a simple formula. Offering excellent food and drink, art and craft and fabulous live music all in the great outdoors, there’s something for everyone! Saturday Markets: 1st & 3rd Saturdays each month, 09:00 – 14:00 Night Markets: Every 2 months
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Westbrook Beach

Westbrook Beach

Beaches in Westbrook Beach (8.1 km from Ballito)
Westbrook Beach with it's lovely sand and warm waters is ideal for nice long walks and swimming. Fishing is also a great activity on Westbrook's rock pools. The beach has qualified lifeguards on duty and is protected by shark nets.
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Tinley Manor Beach

Tinley Manor Beach

Beaches in Tinley Manor (12.2 km from Ballito)
Tinley Manor Beach is a lovely swimming beach, complemented with rock pools on one side and a tidal pool at the other end of the bay. Like many other beaches in this part of the north coast, Tinley Manor Beach boasts a beautiful offshore reef formation that offers scuba divers and snorkel enthusiasts an amazing underwater world to explore.
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Luthuli Museum

Luthuli Museum

Galleries and Museums in Groutville (16.5 km from Ballito)
Take a trip out to Groutville and discover one of South Africa’s national treasures. The Luthuli Museum comprises the former home of "Nobel Peace Prize
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Umdloti Beach

Umdloti Beach

Beaches in Umdloti Beach (17.9 km from Ballito)
Sunshine, sand, rock pools and warm water typify the idyllic beach conditions at Umdloti. The beach is protected by shark nets and manned by professional lifeguards. This part of the Dolphin Coast is a great place to watch the spectacle of dolphins surfing the waves or performing acrobatic leaps. The inshore reefs provide surf, rock and ski boat angling as well as diving and surfing. Other water sports include windsurfing, paddling and jet skiing.
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Horse Riding with Wellesley Riding School

Horse Riding with Wellesley Riding School

Popular Attractions in Umdloti Beach (18.6 km from Ballito)
Explore Umdloti's beaches and hills on horseback for a one-of-a-kind experience. This activity is suitable for beginners and advanced riders; tuition is also available. Be sure to phone the equestrian center before arrival, as rides are only done on appointment. Pricing is available on request.
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Mount Moreland Barn Swallows

Mount Moreland Barn Swallows

Popular Attractions in Mount Moreland (19.2 km from Ballito)
By November every year, up to 3 million Barn Swallows can be seen flocking to Mount Moreland; South Africa's largest roost for migrating Barn Swallows. Come set up at the lake before sundown, and you'll experience a remarkable spectacle half an hour before sunset. This attraction brings people from across the globe, and has been recognised as a natural and global wonder. Visitors are welcome to visit the view site in the last week in October but the best viewing months are November and March.
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Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom

Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom

Casinos in Hillhead (20.8 km from Ballito)
Superbly situated on 48 hectares of coastal highland, with 360 degree ocean and hinterland views, Sibaya combines spectacular elements inspired by traditional Zulu architecture with state-of-the-art technology, distilled from extensive research across the globe into the latest concepts in casino-resort entertainment.This magnificent gaming and entertainment complex has brought a significant capital injection as well as employment opportunities to the province’s coastal belt north of Durban. It has also offered an unprecedented experience of the vibrant multi-cultural background of KwaZulu-Natal, infusing elements of fantasy to create a richly rewarding entertainment environment.Central components of this grand-scale fantasy environment are the outstanding casino facilities. These include the innovative use of smart cards for the convenience of all players, and 1001 slots and 37 tables available in three areas, a Main Casino floor, a Smoking Casino and the exclusive Royal Court Privé. The Privé is the most sophisticated in the country and houses smoking and non-smoking slots and tables, and also boasts views of the Indian Ocean.The Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom incorporates the Royal Sibaya Hotel, a luxury hotel with 12 suites and 24 rooms for exclusive use by top end gamers, as well as the Sibaya Lodge, a 118 room limited facility hotel catering for the leisure and conference market. Complementing these world-class hospitality facilities is an imaginative and comprehensive spectrum of restaurants and bars.These include A2A a deluxe buffet featuring food from African to Asia; Aqua a speciality seafood restaurant; the Royal Court Grill a fine dining steak house, Sondela Tavern serving African fusion food, an exclusive MVG (Most Valued Guest) Lounge; a number of elegant bars, Gabbiano & Co Coffee Shop offering beverages, coffee and a light menu; and a fast-food court featuring three different food options Steers, Debonairs and Nando’s.Other amenities include a sweet shop, as well as family amusement facilities, the Magic Company a children’s entertainment centre and a crèche.Krakatoa, Sibaya’s ‘volcanic eruption’ three-tier show bar is an experience in sensory dazzlement. This night life venue, named after one of the most famous volcanos in history, is one of the most happening nightspots in town. The spectacular venue is split into three hospitality levels and is used all year round for product launches events and parties as well as being a nightclub on Fridays and Saturdays.The 592 thatched iZulu Theatre which opened with the internationally acclaimed African Footprint and over four years has seen major productions grace its stage including Umoja, Bounce, Tap Dogs and Bollywood Crush.Experience true African pampering based on traditional African healing therapies and indulgent royalrituals for men and women at the award winning Mangwanani Private African Day Spa at Sibaya. The spa is set in a spectacular authentic Zulu village overlooking rolling green hills with breath-taking views of the warm Indian Ocean.Traditional and contemporary Zulu designs and themes recur throughout Sibaya. Exquisitely designed water features echo the tranquility of the nearby Ohlanga River in the complex’s lushly landscaped, scenic surrounds.

Hawaan Forest

Hawaan Forest

Nature Reserves in Umhlanga Rocks (23.3 km from Ballito)
The Hawaan Forest is a stunning indigenous woodland that dates back to hundreds of years. This beautiful sanctuary is home to valuable tropical tree species and various birds and animals. Not far is Umhlanga Ponds, one of the best birding sites on the North Coast. Entry is restricted to guided walks held on Saturdays at 8am. Bookings are essential: +27 (0) 31 566 4018.
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