Fun Activities for Kids on Holiday in Ballito

Heading to the ocean for a weekend or holiday with kids? A few child-friendly activities to keep children entertained in Ballito, north of Durban.

The beach is sure to entertain children of all ages for many hours. Some beaches on the Dolphin Coast are better suited for smaller children than others. Head for the one of the many tidal pools along the coast or explore the many rock pools teaming with fish. 

Salt Rock Main Beach is a favorite for young teens, offering fun in the surf on surfboard or boogie board under lifeguard supervision. Williards Beach in Ballito is home to the longest running international surf competition (Ballito Pro Presented by Billabong Epic Experiences) and a favorite social hangout for teens come winter or summer.

Activities for Kids Around Ballito

1. Surf Lessons

The thrill of mastering the power of a surging mass of ocean wave with just a surfboard underfoot is on many an ‘Ultimate Bucket List.’. Professionally tutored surf lessons with equipment are available at The Secret Spot.

If Sea and Sand have lost some appeal or the sun disappears for a time, these ideas may help to keep active children manageable:

2. Mine for Gold and Other Treasure

Lucky Linton Family Park and Gold Mine is situated on a genuine gold shaft. Pan for gold on site, have a picnic beside the small farm dam and enjoy ‘Good Old Fashioned Fun as Childhood was Meant to Be.’

Farm Animals and Other Furry or Scaly Friends

3. Burnedale Farm in the old Umhlali Village if a destination every Mum loves to visit. With an array of specialty stores, upmarket coffee cafe and lots for kids to play with, Burnedale has been voted “The Most Yummy for Mummy” hangout on the north coast. Petting zoo, sand art, beadwork, and playground area.

4. Flag Animal Farm rescues and rehabilitates various animals. Pony rides, scheduled cow milking and of course bucket loads of feed for little hands to sprinkle at various farm animals.

5. Ndlondlo Reptile Park offers educational tours around the facility with a number of ‘interesting’ residents. The park will be relocated to Numz Island opposite Palm Lakes Estate.

Art and Crafts and Other Educational Fun

The Dolphin Coast has attracted many talented crafters and artists such as Meyer Ernst  to settle here. After School lessons, holiday workshops or birthday party fun, Ballito offers Kids Workshops in almost every medium imaginable! Cooking, Crafts, Paint, Beadwork, Knitting, Ceramics, Jewelry design…no matter his or her interest, there is plenty to keep little hands busy and big minds enthralled.

6. ArtWorx offer mini-workshops and entertaining fun all year round. The store is well stocked and an ideal destination for every school project, art hobby or simply a moment to chat with like-minded creatives. Find them at The Quarter Boutique Shopping Centre.

7. Art at Angie’s: Angie offers art lessons and workshops for any age. Based at Karibu Nursery and Lifestyle Centre, Umhlali.

8. The Craft Shed at Sage Centre offers a plethora of art and craft supplies

9. Loret’s Kitchen prides itself on ‘cooking from scratch’. Loret de Musso is passionate about sharing her love for good, wholesome, authentic food and offers cooking classes, kids party workshops for any age.

10. Fine Young Cooks is based at Karibu Nursery in Umhlali. Cooking lessons for kids and holiday workshops are popular among children of any age.

11. Sugar Rush Park is a precinct made for kids! Catch up with the adorable Ari, a qualified marine biologist as she shares the delights and adventures of science with 3 – 12 year olds with her onsite group: Little Lab Coats.

Action Adventure Activities for Kids in Ballito

12. Go-Karting can be done on the roof level parking area of Ballito Bay Mall (Checkers Centre)

13. Zipline Adventures and Water Slides at Club Venture 10 minutes inland from Ballito.

14. The Wild Game Drive at Rain Farm Lodge just 10 minutes from Ballito offers all the thrill of a Big Five Game Drive …for little eco-enthusiasts. Game to spot include giraffe and ostrich.

15. Footy offers all the fun of indoor soccer, without the enormous pitch. Gather a few friends together and enjoy a fun-filled hour on the Astro court. Townsend Park, Ballito.

16. SuperTubes offer hours of high energy fun at Wonderland Coffee Shop (Linc Campus in Foxhill)