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ARTS & CRAFTS A Fair Market
- Fresh farm produce, arts and crafts, seconh hand books and
collectables. Operates opposite BP Garage – Ballito. Open Saturday
mornings. Tel: 0824872267 Leanna’s Fine Art — Coffee shop, fresh-cut flowers, original art and framing services. Situated at Umhlali. Tel: 9471165 Greengold
Nursery — Ceramic workshop, nursery and restaurant. Pottery
and ceramic painting workshops are available. Tel: 032-9471371 ANIMAL FARM Flag Farm Animal Farm — Situated in Umhlali. Open daily from 9am to 4pm. Experience farm life with cows, horses, ducks, chickens, sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits and many more. Pony and horse rides. Tel: 032-9471354. BIRD HIDE Tranquility Bird Hide — Situated in KwaDukuza (Stanger) as part of the Sappi Paper Mill. Open daily, however bookings are essential. Tel: 032-4372222 CROCODILE FARMS Crocodile
Creek — Situated in the Tongaat area, 14km from Ballito.
Open daily from 9:30am to 5:00pm. Closed on Saturdays out of season.
Croc feeding is daily at 11:00am and 3:00pm. Guided tours are at
10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm and 3:30pm daily. Bush trails. Tel: 032-9443845
Single Track Cycle Tours offer a variety of cycling tours in the local area, which include visits to nature reserves. Tel: 032 - 5254400 or 0836026163.
Umhlanga
Deep Sea Fishing - Umhlanga - 083 659 1694
There
are five magnificent golf courses in this region. Darnall Country Club — Situated north of Ballito near Zinkwazi. Tel: 032-4861207. Maidstone Gold Club — Situated off the R102 at Maidstone. Tel: 032-9450419. Prince’s Grant Golf Estate — Situated north of Ballito. This course is designed in the tradition of the links of golf courses of old Scotland, which offers a unique experience to the golfer. Tel: 032-4820005 Umhlali Country Club — Situated in Umhlali just outside of Ballito. It’s unique setting; superb greens make a round of golf an absolute pleasure. Tel: 032-9471181 Zimbali Golf Estate — Situated south of Ballito at Zimbali. This course was designed by Tom Weiskopf and is both beautiful and challenging with breathtaking sea views. Tel: 032-5381007 HIKING TRAILS Harold Johnson Nature Reserve: Situated off the R102, between Stanger / KwaDukuza & Mandeni. The reserve offers a selection of hiking trails of varying distances. A small variety of wild-life is located on the reserve such as giraffe, zebra, bush-pig and antelope. Harold Johnson is known for its rich variety of butterflies and bird-life. Camping and picnicking / braai facilities are available. Tel: 032-4861574 Zulu Roots Eco Trail: Located in the Zinkwazi area. The trails provide access to ecological, historical & cultural treasures on the North Coast. This is the birthplace of the Zulu Nation and the scene of dramatic historical events. The routes offer viewing of indigenous flora & fauna. For information & bookings Tel: (032) 4853344. There are 4 trails: Zulu Roots John Ross Trail - 60km between the Nonoti & Amatikulu Rivers. Hike, paddle, swim, cycle, fly-fish or relax with a lagoon cruise, night drive or bush picnic. Zulu Roots Tugela Community Tour - Visit an authentic rural Zulu Community and discover a traditional way of life. Meet with members of the community and view kraals & home-steads. End the trail at a local shebeen. A trained guide will explain the significance of all the traditions. Zulu Roots KwaDukuza Trail - A cross-cultural experience consisting of a guided walking tour of KwaDukuza, home to two famous South Africans; King Shaka - founder of the Zulu Nation & Chief Albert Luthuli - past president of the ANC & Nobel Peace Laureate. Learn about King Shaka, the Zulu empire, colonial sugar farmers, battles at the Tugela, the story of John Dunn and events leading up to the Anglo-Zulu War. Zulu Roots Birding Route - With over 450 bird species, including many sought after rarities, this area ranks as one of the top birding hotspots. Nationally famous sites include the Sappi Bird Hide & Jex Estate. The birding route covers the Umvoti, Zinkwazi, Otimati, Tugela & Amatikulu areas and includes diverse habitats such as coastal, forest & wetlands. Trained guides will accompany hikers. A comprehensive bird list is available. HORSERIDING Wellesley Riding Stables* — Situated at Umdloti Tel: 083 788 1881 Zimbali
Horse Rides* — Situated at Zimbali Tel: 083 231
6458 *Option of riding on the beach HISTORICAL SITES Dukuza Museum — Situated in KwaDukuza/ Stanger. King Shaka Street. Open daily from 8:30am to 12:00pm. Tours by arrangement. The museum focuses on the Zulu culture, sugar can industry, Indian culture and the early settler history. Tel: 032-4375000 — museum. King Shaka Memorial — Situated in KwaDukuza/ Stanger. King Shaka Street. Open daily from 8:30am to 4:00pm. This is King Shakas grave. A 20-minute slide show on the history of King Shaka can be viewed. There is also a small curio shop and an Interpretative Centre. Tel: 032-4375000 — King Shaka Memorial. Chief Albert Luthuli Grave Site - Situated in Groutville, south of KwaDukuza. This is the grave of Nobel Peace Prize winner, Chief Albert Luthuli. Tel: 032-5513091. Fort Pearson & the Ultimatum Tree — Situated on the northern side of the Tugela River at Harold Johnson Nature Reserve. Both of these are national monuments, which played a significant role in the Anglo War of 1879. Tel: 032-4861574 or KZN Wildlife at 033-8451000. Morewood
Memorial Gardens — Situated at Compensation just outside
of Ballito. This is the site if South Africa’s first Sugar
Mill. The garden commemorates the life of Sir Edmund Morewood, who
grew the first commercial sugar cane in South Africa and was the
founder of the Sugar Cane Industry. Infinity Marine Enterprises offers kayaking tours either out at sea or at the various river estuaries in the area. Tel: 032-9460062/ 083 4489134. Amatikulu Eco Adventures:
Situated at Amatikulu Nature Reserve. Visitors have the option of
hiring either canoes or pontoons, with which to explore the Amatikulu
River. Fly fishing equipment is also available for hire. Trained guides
are also available. Tel 032 - 4531055 One can experience magnificent aerial views of the stunning coastline and vast ‘green gold’ by taking a flip in a microlight. The following operators can be contacted: Ballito Bay Microlights - Ballito - 082 659 5550 NATURE RESERVES Amatikulu Nature Reserve — Situated north of Ballito in the vicinity of Mandeni. Open daily from 6am to 6pm. Indigenous flora, giraffe, zebra, antelope and various bird-life can be seen. Picnic sites and walking trails. Canoes can be hired. Tel: 032-4530155 Harold Johnson Nature Reserve — Situated north of Ballito in the vicinity of Tugela. Open daily from 6:00am to 6pm. Indigenous flora, zebra, antelope, bush pigs and a variety of bird-life can be seen. Picnic sites, cultural museum and historical sites like Fort Pearson and the Ultimatum Tree. Tel: 032-4861574 NURSERIES There are various nurseries that can be visited offering both tropical and indigenous plants for sale: Driefontein Garden Centre* - Chaka's Rock - 032-5258435 Green Gold Nursery* - Ballito - 032-9470771 Karibu - Umhlali - 032-9471194 Mica Garden Centre - Ballito - 032-9468400 Salt Rock Nursery - SaltRock - 032-5255115 *Tea
garden available. PAPER MILL Sappi Paper Mill — Situated in KwaDukuza (Stanger). The mill is open daily, however tours are only on Fridays and by arrangement. Tel: 032-4372222
Experience the thrill of 4x4 quad bikes. Fat
Traxx - Ballito - 082 477 5837
There are various dive spots along the coast including, Sheffield Reefs, Tiffany’s Reef, Big Dream Reef and Lemon fish Reef. The following operators can be contacted for dive expeditions: Dive
Nautique - Ballito - 082 553 2834
There
are a number of SATOUR registered tour operators in the area who
will organize day trips or overnight tours of the local area or
neighboring regions: Kufara Safaris - Zinkwazi - 032-4853475 Siyabonga
Tours - Tongaat - 032-9441697 Sunbird
Tours - Ballito - 082 2560006 Wildlife Experience - Pinetown - 031-7001497 Zulu
Sun Safaris - Ballito - 032-9460265 OTHER Attractions include: Coastal Walks — there are various coastal walks that can be done along the coastline. These walks must be done at low tide. Swimming & Surfing — there are various beaches designated for these activities. Temples & Mosques — there are temples and mosques situated in Shakaskraal, Tinley Manor and KwaDukuza and surrounding areas. Nature Walks — there are also various nature trails at Croc Valley Nature Reserve and the Glenshaka Trail in Glendale. |
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