Things to do in and around Ballito Bay

Author: Harry | Date: 16 February 2010 15h50

Ballito Bay, nestling in the hills along the Kwa-Zulu Natal coastline, is an area on the South African coast that boasts excellent weather and a whole host of things to keep you and your family busy from just lazing by the pool to going to the beach and playing in the tidal pool or taking in the sights and sounds of the surrounds of Ballito Bay.

Fishing

Fishing in Ballito Bay off of the Dolphin Coast provides every keen angler the chance to definitely get a nibble. But once in a while Ballito Bay has been the scene for many fisherman’s catch of a lifetime. Fishing licenses can be purchased at the local post offices but licenses for muscles, oysters and crayfish need to be purchased from the Nature Conservation offices.

Some of the more highly concentrated fish which inhabit the waters off Ballito Bay include blacktail, barracuda, shad, salmon, Garrick as well as a few sharks and other species of fish.

Harry’s Getaways luxury self catering accommodation in Ballito Bay is ideally situated as a base for your fishing excursion as it is within walking distance from the main beach and a short drive away from some of the best fishing spots in Ballito. For more information on booking your Ballito Bay fishing trip, contact Harry’s Getaways on +27 72 452 5648 or email on info@harrysgetaways.co.za.

Surfing

The beaches and the waves in Ballito Bay are favorites among surfers as Thompson’s Bay has a large sand shelf and sand banks which create some excellent for surfers and body boarders alike. The area known as “Surfers” which is just outside Ballito has to be one of the best loved surfing spots in the area and has often been used for surfing competitions.

Shopping and eating out

Although Harry’s Getaway provides luxury accommodation with superb first class cooking facilities, sometimes going out for dinner is exactly what the doctor ordered. With Ballito Bay’s many shopping complexes and quality restaurants you are bound to find the cuisine that will tickle your taste buds and satisfy your hunger. The seafood served in Ballito Bay is always of excellent quality and will guarantee you that happy satisfied feeling that comes from eating deliciously prepared seafood freshly caught from the sea right on your doorstep.

Golfing

The Ballito Bay area is home to one of the country’s best golf courses and Harry’s Getaways has chosen its accommodation within close proximity to it. The Zimbali Golf Course with all of its charisma and challenges which include exceptional water and wetland features will keep you enthralled and inspired long after you have finished the course.

The country club itself provides all of the amenities you would expect from a first class golf course including golf carts, a halfway house, putting greens, a driving range as well as a bar and lounge with first class change rooms.

For more information on how Harry’s Getaways can assist you in making your Ballito breakaway live up to all of your expectations, contact Harry’s Getaway today on + 27 72 452 5648 or email at info@harrysgetaway.co.za<

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