Club Med South Africa opened at Tinley Manor on 4 July 2026. It's the first Club Med in sub-Saharan Africa and it sits on our stretch of the Dolphin Coast, about a 15 to 20 minute drive north of Shakas Rock. If the resort is the reason you're coming this way but you're not the one checking in, this is for you.
First time visiting Ballito?
Posted on Thu October 8, 2026.
☀️ Bring SPF 50. The KZN sun is strong even when there’s a sea breeze cooling you down.
🚩 Swim between the flags and listen to the lifeguards. They know this water better than anyone.
🦀 Plan your rock pool walks around low tide. That’s when the pools at Thompson’s Bay and Chaka’s Rock open up and you can watch small fish darting between the rocks.
🌅 Set an alarm at least once. Shakas Rock faces east so the sun comes up straight out of the Indian Ocean.
🍛 Eat local. Some of the best meals on this coast come from small kitchens and independent restaurant owners.
All of our guests receive a digital Guidebook for easy reference for restaurants and local attractions. 💙
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Further Reading
Where to Stay Near Club Med: Beachfront Self-Catering in Shakas Rock
Tue September 29, 2026
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Things to Do in Ballito with the Kids
Wed August 26, 2026
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A question we get often from a family who have booked with us for the first time: What is there to do with the children? The short answer is plenty! Our coastal town has so much to keep the kids entertained. Our Apartments sit a few minutes up the coast from Ballito, which means you have the quiet beaches on your doorstep and the busier town centre close enough for an ice...
3 Calm Water Swimming Spots in Shakas Rock
Wed July 29, 2026
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Not everyone wants to fight big waves on holiday. Some of us just want to float, watch the kids splash and feel the sun on our shoulders without worrying about a rip current. Luckily Shakas Rock and the coastline around it have exactly that answer, in the form of tidal pools carved into the rocks by the Indian Ocean itself.
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