Ballito Adventure Activities

Ballito Adventure Activities & Ocean Fun

Once a sugar cane farm, Ballito has bloomed into a favourite seaside escape on KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast. Just 40km north of Durban and close to King Shaka International Airport, it combines luxury living with laid-back, beach-first energy — and loads of adventure.

The warm Indian Ocean here isn’t just for swimming. Ballito is one of the best places in South Africa to spot bottlenose dolphins. Join a boat-based marine safari, snorkelling or…

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Ballito Adventure Activities
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Ballito Adventure Activities & Ocean Fun

Once a sugar cane farm, Ballito has bloomed into a favourite seaside escape on KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast. Just 40km north of Durban and close to King Shaka International Airport, it combines luxury living with laid-back, beach-first energy — and loads of adventure.

The warm Indian Ocean here isn’t just for swimming. Ballito is one of the best places in South Africa to spot bottlenose dolphins. Join a boat-based marine safari, snorkelling or scuba diving trip to get up close to these playful residents — or just watch from the beach as they leap through the surf. From July to September, humpback whales also pass by.

If the waves are calling, Ballito’s reliable surf breaks and board rentals make it easy to get going. Families love the tidal pools and lifeguarded beaches, while kite surfers and bodyboarders enjoy the open swell.

Adrenaline junkies can take to the skies with microlight flights over the coastline or zipline through the forested inland valleys just beyond town. There’s also quad biking, horse riding, paintball and hiking in nearby reserves, plus off-road 4x4 routes and canopy tours for nature lovers.

The 4km oceanfront promenade is perfect for cycling, rollerblading, or a casual walk with ice cream in hand. Along the way, you’ll find outdoor gyms, cafés and views stretching all the way to Umhlanga.

Whether you're flying high or diving deep, Ballito is a coastal adventure base with year-round sunshine and energy to match.

Activity List

Ballito Adventures

Microlight Flying

Microlight Flying

Microlight flights in Ballito. Head to the skies above Ballito and go beyond the ordinary on a microlight adventure. Get your camera out and enjoy a dreamy sea-palette of aquamarine and turquoise while you search for whales, dolphins, manta rays and turtles from above- an aerial marine safari. And,...Read more

Scuba Diving

Scuba Diving

Scuba diving in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal North Coast. There are many magical dive sites and 5-star diving offerings along the North Coast near Ballito, so many in fact, that operators are still exploring and finding new places to take their guests. An amazing array of marine species can be observed, as...Read more

Snorkeling

Snorkeling

Snorkelling trips in Ballito. The coastline around Ballito, only 30-minutes’ drive from Durban, offers premier snorkelling. Go on a journey of discovery with expert snorkelling guides whose knowledge of the marine biology in the area will add a whole level on wonderment to your trip. Snorkelling...Read more

Surfing

Surfing

Surfing in Ballito. When you talk to surfers about the breaks of Ballito on KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast they become dreamy eyed and start reminiscing about those perfect barrels that they have caught on some of the many surfbreaks on the blue waves of the warm Indian Ocean. Nestled between green...Read more

Team Building

Team Building

Team Building in Ballito, South Africa Looking to energize your team and build stronger connections in a refreshing and inspiring setting? Ballito, located on the scenic KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, offers the perfect mix of sun, sea, and adventure for unforgettable team building experiences. Whether...Read more

Zip Line

Zip Line

Ballito Zipline Adventures. Ballito, an attractive holiday town on KwaZulu Natal’s North Coast is becoming famous for more than its beaches and bottlenose dolphins. A short drive inland will take you into the green sugarcane hills and a lovely river valley that is fast becoming a ziplining hotspot....Read more
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