::Activities::

Activities on wellvale resort

Wellvale Private River Resort

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Tekstvak: ::Bird Watching:: There have been spotted more than 150 species of birds in this area, so it is a very interesting place for bird watching. There are books available about bird watching and a telescope is available for a better view.

::Breakfast on bed::

For a romantic touch on your stay here, you can order a breakfast on bed (also if it is meant to be a surprise). And of course we can satisfy your special wishes.

Tekstvak: ::Mountain Biking:: This is a very special place for mountain biking, because of the differences in heights, the dirt roads and the beautiful views in these surroundings. There are mountain bikes available for a small breakage fee to lend.

::Panorama 4 x 4 Tour::

Like it is with mountain biking it is a real nice surrounding for a 4x4 Panorama tour. The tour will last for 2 hours in which you can see the rural African life. The tour is undoable with a normal car and there will be two river crossings. If the weather is clear you can see the coast, on the top of the mountains you will have a 360 degree view (inclusive a drink).

Tekstvak: ::Picnicking at the river:: This is an extensive lunch with total privacy on the river side. The picnic will be filled in totally to your wishes.

::Primary School Visit::

Visit a South African primary school on the outskirts of KwaDukuza and experience the South African way of farm style schooling. During your visit you will get a full tour off the school, you have the availability to go into the class rooms & speak with the children & teachers of the school, you will get the opportunity to do a fun activity with the children. This tour need to be booked upfront and can’t be done during school holidays ore exam periods. You can also get a little view into our community project: The After School Club.

Tekstvak: ::Volleyball / Badminton:: To give a little sportive idea to your visit on Wellvale, there is a net available for playing volleyball or badminton. Ask your hosts for the availability of rackets and some balls.

::Walking Trails::

There are paths available on the resorts to do a nice walk and to get a small view of the way of farming in South-African style. By doing this walk you can experience the beautiful Flora & Fauna of Kwazulu-Natal.

Activities within an hour driving from the resort:

Tekstvak: ::Amatikulu Nature Reserve:: This nature reserve is situated on the Indian Ocean coastline in Northern KwaZulu-Natal between the Tugela and Amatikulu River mouths. The Reserve is approximately 100 km from Durban and is one of the few places in Southern Africa where wildlife can be viewed feeding on forested dunes overlooking the sea. Visitors can indulge in a variety of game drives (4X4 required) and self-guided walks through the many vegetation types found in the reserve. The Coastal Forest grasslands and rivers attract much birdlife, including the rare African fin foot, and populations of giraffe, zebra, waterbuck and smaller antelope occur in the reserve. Other activities include canoeing on the Amatikulu Estuary and Nyoni River and easy access to the beach where surf angling is good. Canoes are available for hire at R50 per day or part thereof and birders can hire trained bird guides from the local community.

::Animal Flag Farm::

Close to Stanger there is a children animal farm, one of the best rated of its kind. The farm is fun outing for the whole family, with pony rides, free range of animals, picnic sites and a tea garden. It is opened every day from 9 to 16:30.

Tekstvak: ::Ballito A-fair Market:: A lovely open air market, where friends & family meet. Pop along and browse, many interesting, unique and exclusive items! Opened every Saturday ( starts at 8:00 am ) with a wide range of products.

::Chief Albert Luthuli Museum::

The Luthuli Museum is one of the north coast’s best kept secrets, and a trip out to Groutville will reveal this gem of a national treasure. The Museum has been established in 2004 in the historic home of Chief Albert Luthuli who was President-General of the African National Congress from December 1952 until his death in 1967 and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1960. The home was a meeting place for people linked to South Africa's freedom struggle during the years of Luthuli's banishment.

Tekstvak: ::Cocoon Day Spa:: For a special day to transform yourself. This Spa is specialized in day packages, like massage, laser treatment, Matis & Nimue Facials and much more. The Cocoon Day Spa is situated in Ballito and there are also gift vouchers available.

::Crocodile Creek::

For the brave ones this is a crocodile park with over 9000 Nile Crocodiles. This is the place to touch a live crocodile or to hold a snake. You can also taste our Crocodile specialties, and see huge pythons, alligators en some cute little monkeys.

Tekstvak: ::Deep Sea Fishing:: Casea Charters is a family run deep sea fishing charter operating from the picturesque coastal town of Umhlanga, just 15 minutes north of Durban, South Africa. A unique feature of our charters is the excitement of getting out to the fishing grounds. Our boats launch and return to the shore through the waves, which for those who haven't experienced this before is often the highlight of their trip! Everyone from eager beginners to experienced anglers, including ladies & children from 5 years old, are welcome on our trips. Whales, dolphins, turtles and marine birds are often sighted on our trips making it a worthwhile experience for the hole Family.

::DuKuza Museum::

This museam covers the history of Stanger (DuKuza) and Shaka’s history and sugar. This museum contains the Shaka Memorial Garden too, which is a Memorial erected over Shaka’s grave in 1932 by the Zulu nation. The museum is placed in Stanger.

Tekstvak: ::Fort Pearson War Graves:: From the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War. This is situated at the Natal side of the Tugela River.

::Fort Tenedos::

Also a fort of the 1879 Anglo-Zulu war. This fort is situated on the banks of the Tugela River, on the Zululand side.

Tekstvak: ::Goldmine:: Young and old will just love to visit the “Lucky Linton Museum and Goldmine”, learn to pan for gold, ride a pony and a foefie slide, gold panning demo & go down the gold mine shaft. We can arrange you some coffee/tea and cool drinks, and there are some possibilities to picnic and braai.

::Golf Courses all with in 40 min drive from the resort::

Prince Grant Golf Corse, On the breathtaking Dolphin Coast of KwaZulu Natal lies Prince’s Grant Golf Estate. This North Coast jewel is situated forty-five minutes north of Durban and just twenty kilometres from Ballito. Rated as one of the top twenty golf courses in South Africa, it is also a winner of the 5 Star Golf Experience Award. The golf course is designed in the tradition of the links golf courses of old Scotland, which offers a unique experience to the golfer. For the health and fitness conscious there is also a well-equipped gym in the area, with professional instructors to guide you.

Simbithi Country Club, offers an exclusive 18-hole Executive Golf Course that meanders its way around the beautiful Simbithi Eco-Estate. The golf course is unique to KwaZulu Natal, as it is the only course to offer a truly family-focused golfing experience. The 18-hole course provides a combination of challenging par 5's and par 3's, is designed to offer a enjoyable golf experience for both young and old, and will appeal to the full range of golfers and leisure seekers, whether they are a family on holiday or a resident of the Estate seeking a few hours of entertainment and exercise.

Zimbali Country Club's, Golf Course is a par 72 championship course, designed by former South African PGA and British Open Champion, Tom Weiskopf. This course is both challenging and superbly beautiful, offering world-class standards for top players and higher handicap players alike.

Umhlali Country Club is a beautiful, treed, newly renovated golf course in the heart of the Dolphin Coast, that provides an enjoyable but challenging golf experience for all levels of golfers.

And more courses like Maidstone and Darnall.

Tekstvak: ::Harold Johnson Nature Reserve:: This reserve was proclaimed in 1967 and is 100 hectares in extent. Set on the south bank of the Thukela River, the reserve is 6 km from the river mouth on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast. Wildlife species which occur include zebra, bushbuck, impala, blue, red and grey duiker, velvet monkey, slender mongoose, white-tailed mongoose, banded mongoose and porcupine. Birdlife is abundant with almost 200 recorded species. The reserve has an interesting variety of indigenous thornveld flora which attracts 114 recorded species of butterflies. There are also 7 km of nature walks, one of which, the "muthi" trail, provides an interesting insight into the medicinal uses of various plants used traditionally by the Zulu people. A booklet on this trail may be purchased at the office. The picnic site has a commanding view of the Thukela River. A cultural museum at the picnic site portrays the traditional dress and customs of the Zulu people. Included in the reserve are the national monuments of Fort Pearson and the Ultimatum Tree which commemorate the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879.

::Horse Riding::

This activity will take place on Ballito beach, in this ride you will find out about the beautiful beaches of KwaZulu-Natal.

Tekstvak: ::King Shaka Visitors Centre:: If you are interested in learning about the history of King Shaka, this is the place to be. The visitors centre is situated in Stanger and has well researched information on this great leader of the Zulu’s. A 10 minute Audio Visual presentation of the history of King Shaka can be viewed and there is also a small curio shop and an Interpretative Centre.

::Leanna’s Fine Art for all::

Leanna’s fine art for all is a beautiful local art gallery. If you’re interested in the local arts this is the place to be, it is a gallery with a broad horizon, while it’s making mirrors, framings, prints and original arts! The gallery can offer you a light lunch and some coffee too.

Tekstvak: ::Luyt Brewery:: The Luyt Brewery is nestled in the heart of Ballito, making it particularly accessible to beer lovers up and down the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal. In honor of the two generations of Luyts behind this premium lager, the brewery interior has elements of both the traditional and the contemporary. A combination of stone, wood and glass, The Luyt Lounge has an ambience that is both warm and welcoming and refreshingly cool and open. The glass wall along one side lets you see right into the brewery itself.

::Mavivane Execution Cliff::

According to legends, King Shaka had his enemies killed and thrown them off this cliff. The Mavivane Execution Cliff is on the outskirts of Stanger (KwaDukuza).

Tekstvak: ::Micro Light Flying:: Give a present with a difference or treat yourself to a micro light flip along the Dolphin Coast. The Ballito Microlight School operates 7 days a week, weather permitting. Flights leave from the school and are generally either 15 or 30 minutes long. You will take in magnificent views of the rolling fields of Natal Green Gold, the stunning coastline, and if you are really lucky, might even spot dolphins, turtles or whales as you fly over the Indian Ocean and back again.

::Observation Rock from King Shaka::

According to legends, Shaka used to sit on this rock and watch his Impi training from his three nearby military establishments. This rock is situated in the Groutville area.

Tekstvak: ::Pottery:: A visit to the North Coast will not be complete without a stop at the Famous Royal Africa Pottery Gallery, also known as ‘Gods Little Paradise’. The studio mainly employs local people who are trained over years to produce first world quality products. Ideal for the family day trips, we have a luxurious coffee shop in a beautiful setting which overlooks gardens and a magnificent ocean view.

::Quad Biking::

One of the top 10 Quad Trails! River Quad Trails offers eco-friendly, daily guided quad tours especially for Nature lovers. We cater for family fun, team building, entertainment of your special clients, and for all those special occasions.

The nature trails vary in disciplines from beginner to the experienced. The trails take riders along the scenic rivers edge, through amazing river crossings, along magnificent cliff faces, into muddy areas, over log bridges, narrow bush paths and up rocky hill climbs.

Tekstvak: ::Secret Spot Surf Camp:: This is the place to learn how to surf. You can get surfing lessons on the beach, by qualified surf instructors. We do have the excellent equipment and do also weekly & weekend surf camps. Surfers normally refer to a Secret Spot, as their secret surf break & you can learn to surf here for affordable rates in the warm waters of the dolphin coast.

::Secured Beach::

The secured beach is situated along the coast between Durban and Richard’s Bay. This beach is secured by a sharks net which protects the beach from sharks, the whole coastline is also secured by lifeguards. The closest beach to the Wellvale Private River Resort is the Blythedale Beach.

Tekstvak: ::Shaka Land:: Shakaland is beautifully situated in the Entembeni hills with a wide view of the bushland and the quiet Pobane lake. Visitors can - by appointment - take part in a guided tour of the Zulu village, where Chief Malinga and his family live. The traditional "Umuzi" consists of several Zulu round-huts building a circle around the cattle kraal. During the tour the social system and the way of life of the Zulus explained, their rites and costumes and the meaning of their clothes and ornaments. Their fighting technique and various crafts are being demonstrated. Afterwards one can taste the Zulu beer and join in a traditional meal.

::Shopping Mall (Ballito)::

In Ballito there are three great modern shopping centers such as Lifestyle Centre, Ballito Junction and Ballito Mall, all those shopping malls will satisfy your needs.

Tekstvak: ::Sky Trails:: "Come hang with us" in the heart of the Esenembe Valley, situated just 15km inland from Ballito. Almost a kilometer long "Foofie Slide" is divided into 4 different exhilarating slides through the sky, with height decreasing and speeds increasing as you go along. Glide from platform to platform across the valley, whilst enjoying the wind through your hair and the breath-taking view of the Sampoya River. Experienced Guides, full-body safety harnesses & approved equipment ensure a secure & comfortable trip.

::uThukela::

uThukela trails & tales is a sustainable coastal livelihoods tourism project at north of Durban. There are guided river and beach trails. You can learn about the Zulu culture while listening to exciting tales about the Zulu Nation and his history.

Activities within 1 to 3 hours driving from the resort:

Tekstvak: ::Drakensberg:: Royal Natal was proclaimed in 1916 and contains some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in Africa. The main feature of the Drakensberg area is the Amphitheatre, a rock wall about 5 kilometers in length and approximately 500 meters in height. Once in Drakenberg you can do a lot of activities, like hiking, trout fishing, horse riding, picnicking and many more. And when you’re around Drakensberg you cannot forget the Sani Pass.

::Durban Botanic Park::

The Durban Botanic Gardens is proud of its orchid collection and the orchid display house, which is open free of charge throughout the year. The Durban Botanic Gardens is the oldest surviving botanical garden on the African Continent. The Gardens is an inspiring venue for photography, painting, fashion, theatre, music, children’s plays, learning about the natural world, tourism and is also home to the city’s best horticultural library. All work is done by volunteers and the profits are donated to the KZN Anti-TB Association.

Tekstvak: ::Hluhluwe / iMfolozi Park:: About 260 km from Ballito, this park offers all of the big five. Elephant herds are commonly seen and lion and cheetah can also be spotted. Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park is also one of the oldest wildlife reserves in Africa. It is most famous for saving the Rhino species from extinction and it is still one of the best places to experience up-close-and-personal encounters with both Black and White Rhino.

::iSimangaliso ( St. Lucia ) Wetlands Park::

This park is situated on the north-eastern coast of KwaZulu-Natal, considered a South-Africa’s third largest park. It compromises 328000 hectares with an impressive 280 km of coastline, it stretches north to Mozambique. St. Lucia is considered the most definitive Eco-tourist experience. This Natural World Heritage site is a macrocosm of culture, wildlife, plant-life, minerals and scenery. It is so diverse that many visitors return year after year and still return for more. The lake is filled with over a thousand hippos, several thousands of crocodiles, 112 species of fish and over 500 species of birds. The spirit of Africa is alive in St. Lucia!

Tekstvak: ::Skydive Durban:: Experience the Excitement of Freefall, exit an airplane from 10000 ft, attached to an instructor. Freefall for 35 seconds at 220 km/h, and then in an instant be suspended under a parachute in totally surreal silence. No experience required and a cameraman films the whole experiences.

::Umgeni River Bird Park::

Daily featuring a wide variety of species in unrestricted flight. You’ve never seen anything like it before, this is one of the finest bird parks in the world. Including spectacular waterfalls and lush vegetation. With a wide variety of bird species, like flamingoes, cockatoos, comical toucans, stately cranes and many more. The cockatoo café serves delicious homemade light meals and teas.

Tekstvak: ::Mkuze Game Reserve:: This park is established in 1912 and is a paradise for bird watchers with more than 400 species that have been recorded. There are four game viewing hides and the impressive variety of animals includes the black and white rhinos, elephants, nyala’s and hippos. There is also a Forest guided walking trail and a Cultural village which should not be missed.

::u Shaka Marine World::

u Shaka Marine World in Durban is a world-class entertainment and tourism destination. At the end of Durban's Golden Mile is the beginning of uShaka Marine World - spanning over 15 hectares of prime beach front, uShaka Marine World is Africa's largest Marine Theme park. uShaka incorporates fresh and sea water, lush vegetation, natural materials and the re-creation of a wreck of a 1940's cargo ship. With the 5th largest aquarium in the world by volume of water, the park is tastefully themed with a focus on family entertainment. No matter what the occasion, you will always find something to do a uShaka Marine World. Enjoy fun at Sea World, have a memorable meal at any one of the many restaurants (including the amazing Shark Restaurant, situated in the themed shipwreck with a window into a shark tank), go shopping in over 11,250m² of retail space featuring clothing boutiques, outdoor gear, arts and crafts as well as indigenous and tourist-focused goods, information and services.