Magical encounters with dolphins, sandy beaches and superb watersports in a warm Indian Ocean and are just some of the region's delights.
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Dolphin Coast travel info The Dolphin Coast in KwaZulu-Natal, otherwise known as the North Coast, includes towns such as Ballito, Stanger, Umdloti, Zimbali, Shaka's Rock, Salt Rock, Umhlali, Zinkwazi and the many beautiful surrounding beaches.
This is Ilembe territory in praise of wise and courageous King Shaka where the 19th century monarch consolidated his Zulu empire, and handmaidens of the royal household gathered salt from tidal pools while delighting at the spectacle of two hundred bottle-nose dolphins gambolling and feeding in the shallows.
Subsequent waves of colonial adventurers and expatriates from the Indian sub-continent harmonized with the indigenous civilization to create the sophisticated, fascinating cultural mosaic which offers today's visitor the unique blend of ultra-modern facilities and ancient traditions in the most picturesque, malaria-free setting imaginable.
While salt-harvesting royal handmaidens have been consigned to history, the Dolphin Coast shoreline remains a perfect combination of golden beaches and sheltered coves for the watersport enthusiast's ultimate indulgence - or to simply soak up the rays!
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