Our Favourites
As part of our commitment to making your stay truly unforgettable, we're thrilled to introduce a range of additional self services that you can now book at your convenience. From enriching local experiences to family-friendly activities, we've curated a selection of offerings to enhance every moment of your stay.
Beyond the comfort of our luxurious homes, there's a variety of private amenities waiting for you and your family. Discover local cuisine and book a private chef, explore private yoga sessions, or book a mobile mani & pedi - the choice is yours
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Stay at home Services
Private Chef
Bespoke Private Chef Service
Chef Ciara brings the experience to you with top quality dining in the comfort of your own home. Laid-back family style or multiple course fine dining plated meals, we have you covered. Drop off heat & eat "Meals Made Easy" with tailor made menus to suite your preferences and dietary requirements.
www.ciarasfoodco.com or Instagram
email: ciaralambertelli@gmail.com
Phone/WhatsApp: +27648351066
Mobile Spa Therapist
Make the holiday extra special by booking a pampering session at the holiday home.
Mobile therapeutic treatments to your door.
Nicole offeres massages, mani and pedis, facials and waxing
WhatsApp Nicole on +27730916759
Private Yoga Classes
Private yoga classes at the comfort of your holiday home.
Get a luxury, healing yoga Vinyasa Yoga or YIN experience with Lou that will create a personalised class to match your needs. Beginners to advanced welcome.
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WhatsApp Lou on +27764132087
Personal Shopping
As an additional service we offer to shop, deliver and unpack your groceries for you, before your arrival. Read More...
Our dedicated shopping service is designed to make your vacation as stress-free as possible.
Phone/WhatsApp: +27726279181
Kindly be advised that the above services might offer limited slots available during peak season and will need to be booked in advance of your stay.
Our Beaches
With Ballito’s lifeguards stationed at numerous beaches, it strives to create an environment where every beachgoer can relax and immerse themselves in the beauty of the surroundings without worrying about safety.
Ballito’s two Blue Flag Beaches, Willard Beach and Thompson’s Bay, are exceptionally safe with NSRI’s Pink Rescue Buoys and dedicated lifeguards diligently watching over the shores, ready to spring into action at a moment’s notice.
The Ballito Boardwalk
Boardwalks are always fun to stroll along and, with this one, not only can you enjoy a long walk but you can also hike to Salt Rock, which offers amazing views. (Though it’s best to traverse the tunnel along the route at low tide!)
Bring some binoculars and a camera with to best soak up this cool coastline.
If you’re lucky (and the season is right), you may even sight a pod of dolphins, huge humpback or even a Southern Right whale.
Clarke Bay Beach
A mere 15 minutes from Ballito’s main beach, Willards Bay, one can find Clarke Bay beach.
This quieter beach is protected by both lifeguards and shark nets, and it offers a lovely tidal pool, where you can show the kids natural sea life – though please don’t disturb or hurt these intriguing sea creatures.
After a day at the beach, enjoy a meal at any of Ballito’s many restaurants.
Thompsons Beach
Tucked between Ballito and Chakas Rock (along Ocean Drive), this sheltered cove makes for an ideal swimming and/or angling beach.
What’s more, it has on-site lifeguards and shark nets in the waters, meaning safe swimming for all is easily ensured.
Salt Rock Main Beach
Salt Rock Beach is the main beach of the little town of the same name, which is perched along the coast of KwaZulu-Natal. It is idyllic for its palm trees, white sand, and warm turquoise waters. And, thanks to its being protected by shark nets in the water and lifeguards on the beach, it is a fantastic choice for families and those that want to cool off in the temperate waters of the Dolphin Coast.
Willard Beach
One of Ballito’s biggest attractions, Willard Beach is a wonderful beach with lifeguards.
Set against a tourist and holiday accommodation backdrop, this long sandy beach is one of KZN’s finest beaches.
The water is warm, the surf is good and there’s a variety of restaurants and outdoor activities to enjoy here, including: scuba diving, seafood eateries and microlight flips.
Salmon Bay Beach
This popular beach, just south of Ballito, happens to be a surfer’s paradise.
It is also the designated launch site for Ballito’s cool Inflatable Boat Clubhouse.
Aside from this, the beach offers ample parking at its southern end, and a great golden stretch of beach to bask on too.
Sheffield Beach
Sheffield Beach is a relatively small beach on the Dolphin Coast in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. It is conveniently situated about 15 to 20 minutes from Ballito. Despite being smaller than many of its neighbouring beaches along the east coast,
Sheffield Beach certainly doesn’t disappoint in terms of appeal.
This beach is especially popular for spear fishing, thanks to the many exciting fish species that can be found in these temperate waters. As a result, it is also great for SCUBA diving. What’s more, these are Indian Ocean waters, which means that they are warmer and more inviting than the chilly waters of the Atlantic.
Wine Tasting & Gin Safaris
The Social Oak Wine Boutique
Welcome to the enchanting world of Burndale Animal Farm Village's hidden gem – our exquisite wine shop, where sophistication meets family-friendly fun! Nestled in the heart of this idyllic village, our wine haven offers a unique experience for both adults and children alike.
While adults indulge in the pleasure of private wine tastings, little ones can explore the delights of Burndale Animal Farm Village just a stone's throw away.
Address: 1 Old Main Road, Umhlali, 4390
Hours: Closes 4 pm
Gin & Wine Safari
Round up your group of mates and book a private fun day out of the city at Rain Farm!
Our gin & wine safari includes a game drive with three tasting stops along with the farm as well as snacks!⠀
A minimum of 10 people is required to book a private gin/wine safari.
Email info@rainfarm.co.za
Address: Rain Farm, Esenembe Road, Umhlali
Phone: +27328151050
Wineology
Wineology is a boutique wine store concept, created by Peter and Vanessa who live in and love the beautiful part of South Africa that is Salt Rock.
If you’re in the Salt Rock area, do yourself a favour and drop into Wineology at the Sage Centre. The shop has a lovely feel to it and the hosts are super friendly and helpful. They will steer you towards some excellent wine choices. Don’t be surprised if you walk out with more bottles than you’d originally planned to buy!
Address: Sage Centre, 1 Old Ford Road, Salt Rock
Hours: Mon - Sat 9am - 4pm, Sunday 9am - 3pm
Phone: +27716710728
Seventeen87 Wine Cellar
Wine Cellar & Tasting Room is situated at the Sugar Rush Park.
Picture a leisurely afternoon, with parents savoring the rich aromas of fine wines, sampling curated selections that cater to every palate. Meanwhile, our little guests engage in wholesome, supervised activities, ensuring an enjoyable and worry-free experience for everyone.
Join us in this one-of-a-kind experience, where the spirit of family, fine wines, and delightful moments come together in perfect harmony.
Contact: +27797374917
email: 1787@enterpriseilembe.co.za
While we understand that holidays often involve celebrations and indulgence, it's essential to do so responsibly. Enjoy the local festivities, savor the delicious drinks, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere. However, we urge you to make responsible decisions to ensure your safety and the safety of others.
Choose the Safer Option - Taxi Services:
To make your holiday experience stress-free and secure, we recommend using local taxi services rather than opting to drink and drive. There are several reliable and easily accessible taxi services in the area that can take you to and from your desired destinations promptly and safely. Please see below under Taxi & Airport Transfers
Taxi and Airport Transfers
Ballito Shuttle Service
Address: Zimbali Lodge Dr, Zimbali Estate, Dolphin Coast, 4339
Areas served: Tongaat Beach and nearby areas
King Shaka Airport Shuttle
Phone/WhatsApp: +27747907505
Ballito Charters & Travels
Airport Shuttle and taxi services
Phone: +27 81 549 7024
Dolphin Coast Tourist Service
Fresh Fish & Seafood
Versteijen Fisheries
Fresh fish to your door.
Finest fresh fish, Reef fish caught locally. Supply to retail and individual.Delivery option available
WhatsApp Inus on +2779115071
Food Lovers Market
https://foodloversmarket.co.za/stores/ballito/
Call: +27329463762
Address: Shop 1, The Circle Business Park, Douglas Crowe Dr, Dolphin Coast, 4420
Ballito Seafoods
At Ballito Seafoods, excellence is our standard! Every two days, we welcome a bounty of the finest ocean treasures, including Big Reds, Salmon, and Rockcod, guaranteed to delight your taste buds.
WhatsApp on +27660240552
Barthos Fish Co, Durban
Barthos Fish Co carries a wide variety of fresh fish, sourced locally and abroad. Catches are landed from our own commercial line fishing boat as well as from export vessels that we have partnered with. Availability on certain products varies from season to season, and according to weather and sea conditions.
Contact: +27728075435
https://www.barthosfishco.co.za/
Kids Activities & Enjoyment Parks
Flag Animal Farm
This farm makes for a wonderful outing for the whole family. Offering the likes of pony rides, the chance to feed chickens, ducks, rabbits, goats, sheep, pigs and more, it also even has a daily milking show!
Facilities include: a rain-proof indoor play centre, accommodation options, playgrounds, a jumping castle and tea garden.
Bring the family along and enjoy a relaxing day out, as you either picnic or braai.
Contact: (032) 947 2018/20
Address: N2 Umhlali, Salt Rock turn-off, Exit No. 214.
Sugar Rush Park
If you’re after something more adrenaline-inducing, Sugar Rush Park is the place for you.
Offering over 150 mountain bike- and running-trails (suitable for both novice and experienced riders), here, families can enjoy fun cycling together.
Head quarters feature hot showers, toilets and even a bike wash. Visitors can also relax and enjoy a quick coffee or light meal at Sugar Rush Cafe or playtime at a fancy Kids’ Activity Zone.
Contact: (087) 351 2954
Website: www.sugarrush.co.za
Address: Sugar Rush Park, Esenembe Road, Ballito, KZN
Umhlali Country Club
Established in 1961 as a 9-hole golf course before its Peter Matkovich re-design some years later – when an additional 9 holes were added – Umhlali Country Club is a golf course and country club of note in KZN.
Today, it is a world-class, 18-hole course, which offers a halfway house, golf cart hire, bowling greens, five tennis courts, swimming pool, two glass-backed squash courts and even a pro shop too, all for sports’ lovers alike to enjoy.
ontact: (032) 947 1181
Website: www.umhlaliclub.co.za
Address: 1 Compensation Rd, Umhlali, Dolphin Coast
Snorkelling Safaris
Snorkelling is undoubtedly one of the top activities to enjoy in Ballito – and this experience is particularly enjoyable when you use Tidal Tao Snorkelling Safaris.
Whilst snorkelling, you will see a wonderful array of fish. Plus, it’s safe, good fun for the whole family.
Contact: (079) 307 0608
Website: www.tidaltao.co.za
Address: Ballito, KZN
Burndale Animal Farm
Burnedale Farm & Nursery, a farm transformed into a beautiful venue where you can be inspired, get creative, shop for unqiue things & enjoy a meal, the children can have endless amount of fun:- visit the farm yard, play on the jungle gyms or rally up a group of friends and play hide-in-seek!
Burnedale Farm Centre
Phone: 032 947 0133
Jump Park - Sugar Rush
The Jump Park is an indoor trampoline park that offers a range of fun activities for the whole family - ideally suited for young kids to young adults.
Normal Park Hours: 8am – 4pm
Monday: Food Fundi, Holla Tails &
Single Track Minded open
Tuesday to Sunday: Everything open
School & Public Holidays:
8am – 4pm
Monday – Sunday
Sugar Rush Park’s office hours:
Mon – Fri 08:00 – 12:00
Kids Role Play Village
Cutie Patootie is a magical role-play village designed to inspire children to engage in purposeful play that is pure and simple! Children can pretend to be whoever they want to be, whilst making sense of the world we live in.
Our carefully created “role-play pods” are designed to replicate a little village including a cafe, medical centre, vet, construction site, and other charming village favourites that encourage and inspire play with every last detail being considered. Through role-play, children learn fundamental skills all while making memories and having lots having fun.
Location: Sage Centre, 1 Old Fort Rd, Foxhill, Dolphin Coast, 4420
Telephone: 083 777 4797 or 083 777 4696
Email: bookings@cutiepatootiekids.co.za
Hours: Tues -Sun: 9am – 4pm
Shaka Heritage Tour
Visitors can – by appointment – take part in a guided tour of the Zulu village, where Chief Malinga and his family live. The traditional “Umuzi” consists of several Zulu round-huts building a circle around the cattle kraal. During the tour the social system and the way of life of the Zulus explained, their rites and customs and the meaning of their clothes and ornaments.
Contact: +27 82 807 2596
Email: info@africanangeltours.com
Website: https://africanangeltours.com/day-tours/durban/full-day-shakaland-zulu-experience/
Fishing Tours
Deep sea fishermen can rejoice – and then experience a memorable sea excursion with Dirty Harry Charters.
The knowledgeable and capable captains will take good care of you, and with top boats and well-maintained sea equipment both, you will easily enjoy an exciting sea excursion.
To arrange a trip, please contact Dirty Harry direct.
Contact: (082) 579 3878
Website: www.dirtyharry.co.za
Address: Ballito, KZN
Horse Riding School
Fifteen minutes outside of Ballito, amidst the rolling hills of the North Coast sugar belt, you will find the horse-crazy Redwoods Riding School.
This friendly, passionate stable yard is ideal for horse lovers or those simply keen to experience horse riding first-hand.
Riding gear and lessons are available here – as are relaxing, though unusual, champagne breakfast rides.
Contact: (079) 517 6764
Crocodile Creek
Midway between Ballito and Tongaat, is Crocodile Creek, one of SA’s best activities.
Home to some 7,000 Nile-, West African Dwarf- and Slender-Snouted crocs, as well as American alligators, deadly mambas and other snakes, tortoises, monkeys and more, it makes for an exciting and wild adventure for all.
Experienced guides will provide great insight and the venue is vast and ideal for exploring.
There are several covered learning and party areas, as well as a cafe/restaurant.
Contact: (082) 920 0730
Website: www.crocodilecreek.co.za
Address: 77 Greylands Road, Greylands, Tongaat
Club Venture
Clubventure is an adventure playground for the whole family. It’s located 15 kilometres inland from Ballito and is great for a whole day’s entertainment. Zip along on a 1.5 kilometre Zipline Tour which includes the first zipline in the world of its type called the PARAZIP. You get a bird’s eye-view of the stunning Ballito area and Indian Ocean.
Another highlight at Club Venture is the scuba diving training centre which has a 800 000-liter scuba training pool. You can do a PADI scuba diving course as well as the 3-hour “Discover Scuba Diving” course.
Monkey Land
Visit The Hidden Forest Wildlife Sanctuary near Ballito in KwaZulu-Natal, the world's first free roaming multi-specie primate sanctuary.
The Hidden Forest Wildlife Sanctuary is a forever home for various wildlife species near Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal. It's mission is to educate and foster greater understanding of wildlife and the threats and challenges they are facing.
https://www.hiddenforest.co.za/
Phone: +27320040178
Surfing Lessons
How it works is, you let us know what day you would like to surf, preferably within a day or more in advanced. If it’s far in advance just request a desired date and we will confirm 2 days prior the requested date. We will then let you know the ideal time and location for that day, depending on the swell, tides and conditions. Lessons are usually run at low tides for beginners and as you progress we can move closer to the higher tides.
Lessons are an hour long and all equipment is provided and included in the cost such as rashvests and surfboards etc.
Locations of lessons :
Willards beach (Ballito main beach)
Tiffanys beach (Salt rock)
Contact: Call or WhatsApp +27823306216
Exercise Options & Trails
Holla Trails
Holla Mountain Bike Trails are a network of demarcated mountain biking trails, among farms in the Ballito and Upper Tongaat regions. Making up over 100 km of marked/signed trails, with more being added and improved on all the time. Trails cater to either novice or experienced mountain bikers. With the track variety, amazing scenery, and Holla Trail Centre, Holla Trails offer a well-rounded biking, post-bike and fun outdoor experience in one, suitable for young and old alike.
CrossFit - Zulu
Looking to "drop-in" for a class? We would love to have you join us! Follow the link below and sign up for the time that works best for your schedule. Drop-ins must register before arriving at the facility.
Drop In Class
Address: Linc Campus, Ezulweni Estate, Foxhill, Salt Rock, KZN
Simbithi Gym
The Simbithi Gymnasium boasts cardio, functional and free-weight sections; and a studio. The Gymnasium is located at the edge of the Country Club pool, facing the tennis courts and is open to all residents of Simbithi Eco-Estate.
Membership fee for holiday visitors will apply.
https://www.simbithi.com/gymnasium/
Ballito Boardwalk
This renowned 4km promenade runs from Salmon Bay to Willard Beach (the main beach) and is a great way to view the Ballito coastline. In the mornings, you will find locals and visitors alike using the boardwalk that starts at this beach and follows the shoreline South.
From before dawn till after dusk, the boardwalk is busy. First mainly with runners and walkers getting their daily dose of kms in before heading for work, or the beach if they are on holiday.
Meeting Spaces
Lifestyle Centre Next Level
Four stylish meeting rooms, each individually decorated and appointed, are equipped with the latest technology for the best connectivity and audiovisual experience. Offering a choice of boardroom or lounge type venues for 8-12 persons.
Salt Rock Hotel
Whether a meeting for 2 persons, a team building venture or a high-powered conference for 240 delegates; the resort’s prime position, generous grounds; varied choice of well-appointed and professionally-serviced conference rooms makes this the perfect venue to host your function.
Simbithi Conference
From the large, airy 200-seater Pavilion Room, to the more intimate Simbithi Wine Gallery and the tastefully furnished Dragonfly Conference Centre: each of our venues is uniquely appointed to serve your individual tastes.
www.simbithi.com
Zimbali Lodge
Baby Equipment Hire
Ballito Baby Hire
Make your Ballito getaway unforgettable with Ballito Baby Hire! Enjoy a hassle-free holiday with everything your little one needs, from strollers to camp cots, delivered right to you.
Contact us on WhatsApp: 071 292 6818
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Baby Equipment Hire
Flat Out Baby Equipment Rental can assist with
High Chair R25 per day.
Camp cot R70 per day. Includes 2 sets of sheets. (Fitted sheet, flat sheets) and 1 duvet cover and an inner. A cleaning fee R300. We have the camp cot and the mattress professionally cleaned with an industrial cleaning machine after each use.
Contact: Deneil: 076 304 4059
Hi Baby!
Durban Baby Equipment Rental & Hire
Delivery and collection options available
Contact us on WhatsApp: 079 326 1771
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