Things to Do
Around Simbithi |
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| Below are a list of
activities and areas of interest around Simbithi. Please contact
us if you know of an activity that we could add to
this list or if you'd like to see your company listed
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- Arts and Crafts
- Animal Farm
- Bird Hide
- Crocodile Farms
- Cycle Tours
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Hiking Trails
- Horseriding
- Historical Sites
- Kayaking and Conoeing
- Microlight Flights
- Nature Reserves
- Quad Biking
- Scuba Diving
- Surfing School
- Tour Operators
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1. Arts and
Crafts |
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A Fair Market
Fresh farm produce, arts and crafts, second hand books
and collectables.
Operates opposite BP Garage, Ballito.
Open Saturday mornings.
Phone: 082 487 2267
Pottery Gallery
Pottery gallery, coffee shop and animal farm.
Situated off the M4 outside of Ballito.
Open daily 9am to 5pm.
Phone: 032 946 3232
Leanna's Fine Art
Coffee shop, fresh-cut flowers, original art and framing
services.
Situated at Umhlali.
Phone: 032 947 1165
Greengold Nursery
Ceramic workshop, nursery and restaurant. Pottery and
ceramic painting workshops are available.
Phone: 032 947 1371
Dolphin Coast Market
Fresh farm produce, arts and crafts and second hand
books. Craft centre & art
classes for children.
Operates at Foxhill, Salt Rock.
Open Saturday mornings.
Phone: 032 525 9040
Ikon Afrika
Original ethnic art, crafts and clothing.
Situated at Lifestyle Centre.
Phone: 032 946 3112 |
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2. Animal Farm
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Flag Farm Animal Farm
Experience farm life with cows, horses, ducks, chickens,
sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits and many more. Pony and
horse rides.
Situated in Umhlali.
Open daily from 9am to 4pm.
Phone: 032 947 1354 |
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3. Bird Hide
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Tranquility Bird Hide
Situated in KwaDukuza (Stanger) as part of the Sappi
Paper Mill.
Open daily, however bookings are essential.
Phone: 032 437 2222 |
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4. Crocodile
Farms
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Crocodile Creek
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.
Situated in the Tongaat area, 14km from Ballito.
Open daily from 9:30am to 5:00pm. Closed on Saturdays
out of season.
Phone: 032 944 3845 |
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5. Cycle Tours
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Single Track Cycle Tours
They offer a variety of cycling tours in the local
area, which include visits to nature reserves.
Phone: 032 525 4400 or 083 602 6163 |
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6. Deep Sea
Fishing
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Fishing for Africa
Umdloti
Phone: 082 920 5893
Umhlanga Deep Sea Fishing
Umhlanga
Phone: 083 659 1694
Dirty Harry Fishing Tours
Ballito
Phone: 082 579 3878 |
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7. Hiking Trails
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Crocodile Creek
The farm offers a small hiking trail.
Situated outside Tongaat.
Phone: 032 944 3845
Harold Johnson Nature Reserve
The reserve offers a selection of hiking trails of
varying distances. A small variety of wildlife is located
on the reserve such as giraffe, zebra, bushpig and
antelope. Harold Johnson is known for its rich variety
of butterflies and birdlife. Camping and picnicking
/ braai facilities are available.
Situated off the R102, between Stanger / KwaDukuza & Mandeni
Phone: 032 486 1574
Zulu Roots Eco Trail
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.
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.
Located in the Zinkwazi area.
Phone: 032 485 3344 |
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8. Horseriding
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Maidstone Riding Club
Situated at Maidstone
Phone: 083 245 6744
Rocking Horse Riding School
Situated at Ballito
Phone: 084 510 2198
Wellesley Riding Stables*
Situated at Umdloti
Phone: 083 788 1881
Zimbali Horse Rides*
Situated at Zimbali
Phone: 083 231 6458
Horse Valley Riding Club
Maidstone
Phone: 083 245 6744
Redwoods Riding School
Dolphin Coast
Phone: 083 301 5532
*Option of riding on the beach. |
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9. Historical
Sites
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Dukuza Museum
The museum focuses on the Zulu culture, sugar can industry,
Indian culture and the early settler history.
Situated in KwaDukuza / Stanger, King Shaka Street.
Open daily from 8:30am to 12:00pm. Tours by arrangement.
Phone: 032 437 5000
King Shaka Memorial
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.
Situated in KwaDukuza / Stanger, King Shaka Street.
Open daily from 8:30am to 4:00pm.
Phone: 032 437 5000
Chief Albert Luthuli Grave Site
This is the grave of Nobel Peace Prize winner, Chief
Albert Luthuli.
Situated in Groutville, south of KwaDukuza.
Phone: 032 551 3091
Fort Pearson and the Ultimatum Tree
Both of these are national monuments, which played
a significant role in the Anglo War of 1879.
Situated on the northern side of the Tugela River at
Harold Johnson Nature Reserve.
Phone: 032 486 1574 or KZN Wildlife on 033 845 1000
Morewood Memorial Gardens
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.
Situated at Compensation just outside of Ballito. |
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10. Kayaking
and Conoeing
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Infinity Marine Enterprises
They offer kayaking tours either out at sea or at the
various river estuaries in the area.
Phone: 032 946 0062 or 083 448 9134
Amatikulu Eco Adventures
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.
Situated at Amatikulu Nature Reserve.
Phone: 032 453 1055
Zinkwazi Lagoon Lodge
Offers visitors the option to hire canoes or enjoy
a sunset river cruise.
Phone: 032 485 3344 |
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11. Microlight
Flights
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Ballito Bay Microlights
One can experience magnificent aerial views of the
stunning coastline and vast 'green gold' by taking
a flip in a microlight.
Ballito
Phone: 082 659 5550 |
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12. Nature
Reserves
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Amatikulu Nature Reserve
Indigenous flora, giraffe, zebra, antelope and various
bird-life can be seen. Picnic sites and walking trails.
Canoes can be hired.
Situated north of Ballito in the vicinity of Mandeni.
Open daily from 6am to 6pm.
Phone: 032 453 0155
Harold Johnson Nature Reserve
Indigenous flora, zebra, antelope, bushpigs and a variety
of bird-life can be seen. Picnic sites, cultural museum
and historical sites like Fort Pearson and the Ultimatum
Tree.
Situated north of Ballito in the vicinity of Tugela.
Open daily from 6:00am to 6pm.
Phone: 032 486 1574 |
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13. Quad Biking
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Fat Traxx
Ballito
Phone: 082 477 5837
River Rock Quad Trails
Esenembi
Phone: 082 414 2448 |
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14. Scuba Diving
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Dive Nautique
There are various dive spots along the coast including,
Sheffield Reefs, Tiffany's Reef, Big Dream Reef and
Lemon fish Reef.
Ballito
Phone: 082 553 2834 |
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15. Surfing
School
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Secret Spot Surf Camp
Phone: 083 230 7051 |
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16. Tour Operators
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| There are a number of
SATOUR registered tour operators in the area who will
organise day trips or overnight tours of the local
area or neighboring regions: |
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| Company
Name |
Area |
Contact
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| Ikon
Afrika |
Umhlali |
032 947 0692 |
| Bonana
Single Track Tours |
Salt Rock |
032 525 4400 |
| DGM
Coach Tours |
Stanger |
032 551 2274 |
| Dirty
Harry Tours |
Umhlali |
032 947 1371 |
| Gina's
Tours |
Ballito |
032 946 0975 |
| Glamour
Boys |
Ballito |
032 946 1404 |
| Hunt
Tour Corp Sports Tours |
Salt Rock |
032 525 4775 |
| iMvumo
Shic Tours |
La Mercy |
032 941 5947 |
| JNC
Helicopter Tours |
Umhlanga |
031 561 1823 |
| Kufara
Safaris |
Zinkwazi |
032 485 3475 |
| My
African Adventure |
Zinkwazi |
032 485 3753 |
| Siyabonga
Tours |
Tongaat |
032 944 1697 |
| Sunbird
Tours |
Ballito |
082 256 0006 |
| Wildlife
Experience |
Pinetown |
031 700 1497 |
| Zulu
Sun Safaris |
Ballito |
032 946 0265 |
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