11 days in Umhlanga Rocks, UKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park & Ballito Itinerary

Hailed as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country, Umhlanga Rocks boasts beautiful coastlines best suited for surfing, fishing, and whale and dolphin viewing.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Sat): look for gifts at Awesome Africa, tour the pleasant surroundings at Umhlanga Main Beach, and then browse the different shops at Gateway Theatre of Shopping. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: try to win big at Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom, get a taste of life in the country at Tala Private Game Reserve, and then take in the exciting artwork at Makiwa Gallery.

To see photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Umhlanga Rocks trip planning site.

The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Umhlanga Rocks. In April in Umhlanga Rocks, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 22°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can travel to UKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around UKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park: Cathedral Peak (in Kokwane), Cathkin Park (Drakensberg Brewery & Drakensberg Boys Choir School) and Stormy Hill Trails & Tails (in Boston).

To see maps, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read UKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park journey app.

Explore your travel options from Umhlanga Rocks to UKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park with the Route module. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) early enough to travel to Ballito.

Ballito charms vacationers with its golden sand beaches and warm waters of the Indian Ocean, which serve as a playground for the bottlenose dolphins.

Step out of Ballito with an excursion to Dlinza Forest in Eshowe--about 1h 15 min away. Next up on the itinerary: kick back and relax at Thompson's Bay Beach, grab your bike and head to Holla Trails, contemplate the long history of Shakaland, and experience rural life at Flag Animal Farm.

For photos, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Ballito trip itinerary planning site.

The Route module can help you plan travel from UKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park to Ballito. April in Ballito sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C at night.