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Town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Ballito is a coastal town of 19,000 people (2011) on the North Coast (KwaZulu-Natal) of South Africa. Dolphins are common on this stretch of the North Coast shoreline, hence the nickname Dolphin Coast.
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Enjoy a leisurely breakfast overlooking Salmon Bay before setting out for an activity-filled day at one of the nearby golf courses or just soaking up the sun next to the pool. Luxury en-suite rooms, à-la-carte restaurant, fully licensed bar and direct beach access.
A surf resort that includes lessons, and has an onsite bar and private beach.
As there is no public transport available you need a car to get around. But as most of the hotels are close to the beach you can walk there.
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