The dolphins favour this stretch of the coastline, because of its relatively clear and shallow water allowing 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. Whale sharks can also he seen along this stretch of coastline.
 

Ballito Ballito, the heart of the Dolphin Coast, lies nestled between rippling fields of Natal’s famous ‘green gold’ and is flanked to the east by golden beaches and the warm Indian Ocean.  The town originated back in 1953 when a group of entrepreneurs began investigating land to develop a township in the Compensation Beach area.  Proclaimed a township in 1954, Ballito, whose name was gleaned from a magazine advertisement meaning ‘little ball’, became a town board in 1966.

Modern shopping centres cater for all your needs.  There are busy supermarkets in three main shopping complexes and a variety of specialist shops where you can buy clothes, gifts, books, trinkets and curios, electrical goods, hardware, furniture additions for your home, jewellery, cosmetics and medicine.  You can have your hair done and visit a beauty parlour or shop for fresh produce at a farm stall.

Restaurants

Entertainment is a priority at the Dolphin Coast.  Dance the night away or take in the latest movie.  Whether you are looking for a fancy dinner, slap up meal, a holiday snack or take-away there are many restaurants and pubs, to suit all occasions.  There are restaurants catering for all types of cuisine from mouth watering seafood specialities, spicy Indian curries, Portuguese, Italian and Mexican dishes.  One could also enjoy a typical pub grub meal and watch sport on the big screen.

Beaches

The town is well known for it's superb safe beaches.  Ballito’s friendly village atmosphere is a welcome haven from the fast pace of the big city life yet offers all the modern amenities and services to residents and holidaymakers.

The beaches, is the main attraction for most visitors and the Dolphin Coast has a magnificent coastal stretch of golden beaches and sheltered coves to lure the sun lover.  The main swimming beach - Willard Beach, provides safe swimming and qualified life-guards on duty seven days a week and is also protected by shark nets.  It has a fully equipped first aid station.  Willard Beach is also 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 also 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 is the Ballito tidal pool that caters for old and young alike, with two different size pools.  They are well maintained, kept clean and are home to a wide variety of sea life.

Moving south is Salmon Bay that is popular for surfers.  The Ballito Inflatable Boat Clubhouse is also located there.  Ballito is home to plenty of fishing spots that guarantee keen fishermen of a least a good bite and perhaps a catch of a lifetime.

There are also numerous diving spots for the spear fisherman and beautiful reefs for the scuba diver.  One can either soak up the sun or take a leisurely stroll along our scenic beachfront promenade.  Breathe in the fresh sea air and feel the breeze on your face whilst taking in the natural beauty of Ballito’s coastline on an easy 2.5 kilometer walk.