Things to do and see on the Dolphin Coast

The Dolphin Coast, KwaZulu-Natal, is renowned for its endless beaches and breathtaking scenery. While beaches, battle sites and heritage routes comprise the major Dolphin Coast attractions, the coastal towns of Umhlanga, Ballito, Salt Rock, Umdloti and Zinkwazi offer up endless North Coast activities. KwaZulu-Natal's Dolphin Coast gets its name due to the hundreds of bottlenose dolphins that frequent this part of the coast. They can be seen all year round, frolicking in the warm waters just offshore.

The coast can be explored by boat, providing front-row seats from which to watch the dolphins at play, or on horseback or by microlight, which offers a bird's-eye view of this spectacular region. Of course, you could just while away the days lazing on the exquisite beaches of Ballito, Umhlanga and Sheffield, which is also a hot snorkelling spot.

The Dolphin Coast offers a wide variety of activities, something for everyone. Whether it's a drive out to see the Big 5, snorkelling, scuba diving or spending time on the beach, you are guaranteed to have a memorable adventure.