Located 45km north of Durban, Ballito is a bustling town renowned for its many golden beaches and safe bathing in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Willard Beach offers day bathing with attendant lifeguards in an area secured with shark nets. Other protected beaches in the vicinity include Salmon Bay, Thompson’s Bay and Clarke Bay. The village-like atmosphere of Ballito contrasts with the abundance of modern amenities, with a choice of supermarkets, shopping malls, cinemas, entertainment venues and a host of superb dining establishments.

The limitless attractions of Durban, including absorbing theatres and abundant nightlife, the International Convention Centre and the Gateway Theatre of shopping in Umhlanga are within easy reach. For more leisurely exploration, an abundance of leisure options are found along the Elephant Coast to the north and the Battlefields to the west.