Area Profiles

The town of Ballito was established in the early 1960's starting out as a seaside getaway for fishing holidays. Since then Ballito has grown into a thriving town with major retail outlets and a range of both permanent and holiday vacation properties.  The 2.5 km Ballito Promenade is one of the greatest tourist draws of the Ballito stretching from Willard Beach to Salmon Bay. Located along this promenade is a diverse range of sectional title apartments offering sea views, direct access to the walkway and within easy walking distance to many restaurants and pubs. These units are ideal properties for holidays, investment letting as well as permanent seaside...

Hilltop Private Estate is a neat, well managed 14,4 ha (or 144,214 sqm.) Residential Estate situated in the suburb of Port Zimbali on the western boundary of Zimbali Coastal Resort. It has one secure access entry point into the estate. Conveniently located off the M4 highway access to Ballito to the north or Westbrook Beach and Umhlanga Rocks to the south is quick and convenient. The King Shaka International Airport and Dube Tradeport is located 15 km to the south. Hilltop Estate has three sectional title developments - Kindfisher Rise (22 units); Sunbird Way (29 units) and Sulawezi (10 units). It has 7 Duet sites - allowing for two homes to be built on one site,...

Port Zimbali Estate is an 8,6ha or 85,545 sqm Residental Estate situated in the municipal suburb of Port Zimbali and borders the Zimbali Coastal Resort to the east and Seaward Estates within Ballito to the north. The estate is a secure gated community with perimeter electrified fencing and 24-hour security. One main access point into the estate ensures excellent control. The estate consists of 80 freehold sites and all properties are sold by the developer as a plot and plan solution. Competitive and efficient home building solutions are provided. Intelligent design and quality workmanship have become the hallmarks for this development. A spacious and well-appointed...

Salt Rock is a vibrant gem situated only a 30 minute drive from Durban city on the Kwa-Zulu Natal North Coast. A popular holiday destination for both local South Africans and International visitors alike, Salt Rock offers a relaxed atmosphere and laid-back lifestyle only a stone throw away from the busy city. This town offers all the creature comfort amenities you could need in a year round sea-side holiday setting. The Name 'Salt Rock' comes from the abundance of salt harvested from the coastal rocks for household use and trade by the maidens of the legendary King Shaka, Zulu royalty. Salt Rock boasts sandy beaches, lifeguards on the main beach and large tidal...

Seaward Estates is a superbly located residential estate within the heart of Ballito. It shares its southern boundary with Port Zimbali Estate and Zimbali Coastal Resort, and has two main access points into the estate from the M4 highway and Ballito Drive. Seaward Estates covers an area of 81,3 ha or 812,788 sqm. Along is southern boundary is a large swathe of indigenous coastal forest set aside as a conservation area. The popularity of Seaward is reflected in the steady demand for its properties. There are 563 freehold properties on the estate (79%) and 149 sectional title properties (21%). The median valuation is currently R2,500,000 for freehold properties and...

Chakas Rock, or Shaka's Rock, is a coastal village just outside of Ballito on the KwaZulu Natal north coast and only 40 minutes drive from Durban. This little coastal village is close enough to the big city for comfort but far away enough for you to enjoy the peace and tranquillity and the beautiful unspoilt scenery. Bordered by cliffs, Chakas Rock is a quaint residential village that boasts a beautiful sandy beach and a tidal pool. The village got the name of Chakas Rock from a local rocky outcrop which is believed to have been used as a vantage point by the legendary Shaka Zulu, king of the Zulus. Popular as a launch site for ski-boats, Chakas Rock beach goers often...

Umhlali is situated only a short distance inland from the small coastal holiday village of Salt Rock in the greater Ballito area on the Dolphin Coast of KwaZulu-Natal. As such, it basks in the region's famous subtropical, seemingly never ending summer weather which makes it ideal for holidaymakers. Situated less than 5 kilometres from the coastline, Umhlali is only a short drive away from many of the Dolphin Coast's pristine sandy beaches with their warm waters and protective shark nets. Umhlali and the river of the same name get their names from the Zulu name, Umhlali, for the Monkey Orange trees which were once plentiful along the banks of the river. Another meaning...

Zimbali Estate is a multi-award winning Resort and Residential Estate and is widely considered as one of South Africa's finest and most successful large-scale developments of its kind. "Inspired by Nature" was a phrase used extensively in communicating its ethos. As part of Zimbali's master plan, extensive areas of lush indigenous coastal forest have been set-aside as protected conservation amenity areas - never to be touched in terms of development, and create spectacular greenbelts that characterize the property. Zimbali covers an area of 434ha or 4,343,253 sqm. Nature and walking trails are very popular with birders and Zimbali is a superb place for running training...

This is still a relatively unspoilt area on the coast not far from Stanger that adjoins a conservancy which includes the mouth of the Umvoti River and a long stretch of beach which is popular with fishermen. The area has remained largely undeveloped except for a new development that has been initiated - namely Blythedale Coastal Resort. A family orientated market has recently been launched at Blythedale focussing on Artisanal food and drinks, fresh produce and adventure activities and this market takes place on the first Sunday of the month.

The coastal strip between Westbrook Beach and the La Mercy Lagoon consists of four beachfront suburbs, from North to South, being Genazano, Tongaat Beach, Desainagar and La Mercy. This area is represented by approximately 1,602 Freehold homes, 533 Sectional Title properties and 5,398 adults. With the exceptional development experienced around the Sibaya precinct to the south and Zimbali node to the north, property developers have started to focus their attention on the undeveloped parcels of beachfront land within this corridor. Given its strategic proximity to the King Shaka International Airport and Dube Trade Port, this area is earmarked for future growth. The...