Things to do in and around Ballito

FFancy yourself a golfer? Why not play a game on the Princes Grant Golf Course or the Umhlali Golf Course. The Dolphin Coast in KwaZulu-Natal is among the premier golf destinations for professional and leisure golfers alike. 

Families with children can be kept busy during their holiday in Ballito with go-karting at the Ballito Bay Mall,  Zipline Adventures and water slides at Club Venture as well as with the Rain Farm Lodge that offers thrilling game drives.

That is not all, a two and a half kilometre promenade along the beachfront offers walkers and joggers beautiful views of the sea. 

Ballito is home to two shopping malls, The Lifestyle Centre and The Junction.  Both malls offer unique shopping experiences and are perfect for spending a few hours of browsing and shopping. 

Travellers have a great choice of accommodation options for their planned stay in Ballito.

TThe Fairmont Zimbali Resort invites guests to enjoy its various five-star leisure and dining facilities while being accommodated in spacious, well-appointed rooms and suites.

For guests who prefer a self-catering option during their getaway, Zimbali Lodge and Zimbali Suites are an ideal option.  

Guests may choose from various room types that range from standard hotel rooms to one-bedroom apartments, two-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom apartments – some of which offer magnificent views over the ocean. 

These exclusive apartments within the Zimbali Coastal Estate are ideal for families travelling with children as well as groups of friends wishing to share accommodation and making use of self-catering facilities during their stay.

The seaside town also offers self-catering, quaint but luxury bed and breakfast and accommodation near the beach.

In July, Billabong’s Ballito Pro Surfing Competition, the world's longest continuously running professional surfing event, attracts the world's best surfers and provides an exciting opportunity to watch top surfers ride the waves.