Ballito on the North Dolphin Coast | Japalana Villa Ballito

The North Coast, also known as the Dolphin Coast, is an expanse of magnificent beaches and a panorama of waving sugar cane that stretches, across the malaria-free North Coast of KwaZulu Natal, from Zimbali in the South to the mighty Tugela in the North. The North Coast consists of the following towns: Zimbali, Ballito, Thompson's Bay, Shaka's Rock, Salt Rock, Sheffield Beach, Umhlali, Tinley Manor, Shakaskraal, Blythedale Beach, Zinkwazi and Kwadaduza/Stanger.

The Dolphin Coast is the playground of the bottlenose dolphins, which frolic in the waters close to shore and are visible all year round. The dolphins favour this stretch of coastline because of it's relatively clear and shallow waters, allowing the dolphins to swim close to shore in order to feed.

Surveys of these waters suggest that they are frequented by a school of about 200 dolphins, which break up into smaller groups. Whales can also be spotted along the Dolphin Coast on their annual migration to Mozambique for the summer.

Beaches

The main swimming beach in Ballito, Willard Beach, has Blue Flag Status. It provides safe swimming with qualified life-guards seven days a week, and is protected with shark nets. It also has a fully equipped first aid station. Willard Beach is also a popular spot for the surfing and body boarding fraternity and competitions are organized regularly providing beach-goers with the best moves and grooves on the waves.

Lifeguards and shark nets are provided at a second beach, Clarke Bay, to ensure that parents have a worry-free holiday and the children one of pure pleasure. Further south of Clarke Bay is the Ballito tidal pool which caters for the big and small.

The pools are well maintained, kept clean and are home to a wide variety of sea life. Some of the North Coast's other magnificent beach attractions include Thompsons Bay, Shaka's Rock and Hole in the Wall.

Other Attractions

Golf Courses

The Dolphin Coast offers you the best experience when it comes to golf courses and will not leave you disappointed. With a wide range of golf courses to choose from you are guaranteed to enjoy the best golfing experience.

Croc Valley Nature Reserve

A fascinating encounter with crocodiles and other reptiles that used to roam freely in this area. Croc Valley offers crocodile and snake feedings, bird watching and a swamp forest.

Scuba Diving and Snorkling

The North Coast boasts several dive sites where varied and plentiful fish life and crustaceans are found. They cater for amateur and experienced divers alike, with average depth from 4 to 12 meters.

Flag Farm Animal Farm

Young and old will have a delightful time at Flag Farm Animal Farm, Salt Rock, where you can spend the morning enjoying a real farmyard experience. Enjoy a ride around the yard from one of our cart horses or ponies.

White River Rafting

Whether the mighty Tugela rises to challenge the adventurer or drifts lazily downstream, rafting the river is an unforgettably rewarding experience that should not be missed.

Skydiving

Experience the excitement of freefall and exit a plane from 10 000ft, attached to an instructor. During the canopy ride you can observe the beauty of the North coast and revel in the fact that no one else is having as much fun as you.

Dolphin Viewing

Experience the thrill of a launch through the surf in a rubber duck and view these magnificent creatures out on the open ocean. This is afterall the Dolphin Coast.

Microlight Flights

Take a scenic flight along the North Coast and see the coast from a different angle. Often it is possible to see whales and dolphins from the air with a birds eye view.

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