5 days in KwaZulu-Natal Itinerary

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

Take a break from Ballito with a short trip to Dlinza Forest in Eshowe, about 1h 15 min away. The adventure continues: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Crocodile Creek, grab your bike and head to Holla Trails, kick back and relax at Thompson's Bay Beach, and let little ones run wild at Sugar Rush Park.

To see maps, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Ballito trip planner.

Pretoria to Ballito is an approximately 3.5-hour combination of car and flight. You can also drive. In December, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 22°C. On the 20th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.