Ballito, Dolphin Coast

Ballito Beach is located on the Dolphin Coast, 40 kilometers north of Durban. The stretch of shore is famous for watching dolphins playing in the surf of the Indian Ocean and is named after the many bottlenose dolphins that have been spotted in the ocean along here.

Ballito was founded in 1954 and was amusingly named after a hosiery advertisement of the same name. Ballito beach, which was originally marketed as a vacation destination, continues to draw families who come for vacations. The beach has two tidal pools that fill up at high tide and are ideal for children to splash around in. The waters here are also excellent for surfing, and it is now the site of a major surfing competition conducted every July.

With so many B&Bs, guesthouses, and lodging alternatives in Ballito, this is a popular destination for South African visitors.

Location: Ballito, Dolphin Coast, South Africa