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The North Coast

Umdloti

Umdloti a peaceful little village gathers its name from the Mloti river North of the vllage, given by the Zulu’s because of the wild tobacco plants that grew on the banks, offers easy access to big five game reserves and the World heritage Sites of St Lucia and the majestic Drakensburg mountains.
Westbrook

An ideally situated town between Ballito and La Mercy just a stone’s throw from Ballito yet a short drive to Gateway. Great swimming beaches and a popular viewing point for the dolphins, known for their frequent visits there.

Zimbali

A Beautiful  370 hectare  tropical coastal residential and resort estate located on the North Coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal overlooking  the incredible Indian Ocean and  surrounded by lush vegetation and beautiful indigenous gardens. Pathways and wooden viewing decks throughout these areas allow residents to interact with nature. Zimbali is the home to a championship golf course and the internationally renowned Zimbali hotel.
La mercy

A quiet village nestled on the Dolphin coast, easily accessed from the N2 and M4 highways, just 25 km’s north of Durban. Blessed with a strong Indian heritage, La Mercy has approximately 450 families or homes and growing with a liberal mix of race groups.

Ballito

A popular holiday destination known as The Dolphin Coast in the garden province of Kwazulu Natal, boasting golden beaches and the warm waters of the Indian ocean.  This town is better known as the dolphin coast gets its name from the Bottlenose Dolphins that frequently play in the waters of Ballito. A village atmosphere with a hive of activities from dining to daily adventures and exciting night life.

Chakas rock

Named after the the legendary Zulu chief Shaka who’s warriors flung themselves off the huge rock to prove their loyalty and bravery. Other stories are told of how Shaka threw off his enemies here.
Shakas Rock beach is a favourite body boarding and surfing site for the locals and is only a few minutes drive (or walk) to Ballito.

Salt Rock

Salt Rock is situated just north of Shaka's Rock and Ballito - a quieter holiday resort with a relaxed holiday atmospher. The name, Salt Rock, originates from King Shaka's days when his handmaidens used to collect dried salt off the rocks at low tide. The Salt Rock beach is a favourite body boarding and surfing site for the locals.

Sheffield

Sheffield Beach is the most northern resort town on the Dolphin Coast and is home to some delightfully sheltered coves and superb rock pools  for the snorkel-enthusiast. There are also excellent fishing and diving spots at Sheffield 's northernmost beach, Christmas Bay.  A quieter town with some majestic beauty.

Tinley Manor

Known for its wonderful lagoon opening into the Indian ocean this town with its breathtaking ocean views has promising growth potential for holiday makers., the growth potential of the area is promising. With  abundant bird life on the waters, and a quieter lifestyle Tinley Manor  also offers the attraction of the lagoon  providing  a safe venue for paddle-skiers and wind-surfers.

Blythedale

Situated just 30 minutes north of Durban this town boasts a 3km stretch of beautiful beaches and hundreds of hectares of glorious canopied forests.

Princes Grant

Another jewel that lies on the north Coast, Princes Grant is an upmarket coastal golfing estate paradise with easy access to the beaches and pools on the estate. Offering a lodge and conference centre and an array of holiday homes to cater for the whole family’s needs.

Zinkwazi

A beautiful quite town Zinkwazi Beach nestled between beach and lagoon. The tranquil lagoon at Zinkwazi is the longest in KwaZulu-Natal, ideal for a gracious picnic in the company of the 'izinkwazi' or fish eagles perched along the banks of the lagoon. Zinkwazi has a magnificent caravan park with an abundance of indigenous trees and bird life. A superb restaurant provides the finishing touch.

Umhlanga

Umhlanga only ten minutes drive north of Durban  offers the best South African tour operators , a wealth of entertainment, restaurants and nature trails, all in a secure environment. The spectacular Gateway shopping centre and Sibaya Casino are some of the attractions that Umhlanga Rocks has to offer. Amongst the myriad of activities are surfing, deep sea fishing, whale watching, dolphin viewing shopping and night life.

Ponte de Ouro

The quaint little town of Ponta do Ouro is situated in Southern Mozambique just 10 km from the South African border with beautiful white beaches, dense dune forests, amazing diving and an ever-stretching azure sea. The hustle & bustle of development, such as houses being restored to their former glory coupled with a good dose of laid back charm are what make this such an unforgettable destination.